Da Nang to Manila (Pasay) (DAD–MNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
Z2823
Z2 Zest Air
320
8:55 AM
+07 T2
12:25 PM
PST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J5759
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
9:00 AM
+07 T2
12:45 PM
PST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR586
PR Philippine
321
5:30 PM
+07 T2
9:07 PM
PST
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J5757
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
10:30 PM
+07 T2
2:15 AM+1
PST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J5758
5J Cebu Pacific
321
5:40 AM
PST T3
7:30 AM
+07
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Z2822
Z2 Zest Air
320
6:05 AM
PST T3
7:35 AM
+07
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR585
PR Philippine
321
1:50 PM
PST T1
3:20 PM
+07
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J5756
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
7:50 PM
PST T3
9:30 PM
+07
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Da Nang to Manila (Pasay)
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 861 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 15 1-stop hubs

DAD–MNL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and Zest Air lead the route. The flight covers 861 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAD–MNL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
5J Cebu Pacific 10 32Q 2h45
PR Philippine Airlines 7 321 2h37
Z2 Zest Air 4 320 2h30
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – Z2
321 Airbus A321 – PR
32Q Airbus A321neo – 5J
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 5J + PR + Z2 (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DAD to MNL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAD to MNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
560
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Manila (Pasay) is 1 hour ahead of Da Nang.
DAD: +07 · MNL: PST

When it's 6:00 PM in Da Nang, it's 7:00 PM in Manila (Pasay).
Distance & Flight Time
861 mi / 1,386 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m to 2h 45m.
Getting from MNL

Metered yellow taxis depart from each terminal's designated taxi queue; flag fall ₱70 plus meter. Confirm the driver uses the meter before entering; insist on it. Grab (Philippines ride-share) is a reliable alternative at ₱200–450 to Makati or BGC.Terminal 1, 2, 3, and 4 are not connected by a common transit link; confirm which terminal you arrive at well in advance. To BGC: ₱200–350, 20–40 min off-peak. To Manila Hotel area: ₱150–200, 30–60 min. Rental cars are available but driving in Manila is not recommended for the unfamiliar.

Manila (Pasay) Climate

Tropical climate with a pronounced wet season (June–November) and dry season (December–May). The wet season brings typhoons. MNL experiences some of the highest disruption rates of any major hub during this period. Cancellations and long delays are common when typhoons make landfall in Luzon.

Temperatures year-round range 25–35°C. The hot dry season (March–May) is uncomfortable but operationally stable. December through February is the most pleasant period at 24–30°C with low humidity. Monsoon rains cause frequent flooding on approach roads from June through October. Add extra ground transport time during this period.

DAD–MNL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Da Nang to Manila (Pasay) route.
Route details
Distance861 mi / 1,386 km
Flight time2h 30m to 2h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: DAD
IATA / ICAODAD / VVDN
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
Destination: MNL
IATA / ICAOMNL / RPLL
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Passengers/yr50.3M
Elevation75 ft / 23 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAD to MNL flights.
Nonstop flights from Da Nang International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport take approximately 2h 30m to 2h 45m. The route covers 861 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and Zest Air.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from DAD to MNL. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PUS, KHH, SGN, HAN, DMK, KIX, MFM, DPS, HKG, NRT, BKK, TPE, ICN, KUL and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Manila (Pasay) is 1 hour ahead of Da Nang.
Yes, return flights from MNL to DAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DAD to MNL

Da Nang International Airport (DAD) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) are connected by nonstop service from Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and Zest Air. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DAD to MNL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAD to MNL ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 861 miles (1,386 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via PUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.