Manila (Pasay) to Butuan (MNL–BXU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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488 mi airlines 88/wk
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Flight Schedule 26 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
PR2967+2
PR Philippine
320
4:15 AM
PST T2
5:55 AM
PST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ5103cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
320
4:15 AM
PST T2
5:55 AM
PST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J785
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
4:30 AM
PST T3
6:15 AM
PST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH4592cs
MH Malaysia
320
5:00 AM
PST T2
6:40 AM
PST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J3093
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
6:40 AM
PST T3
8:25 AM
PST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J793
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
9:45 AM
PST T3
11:30 AM
PST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR2941
PR Philippine
320
9:55 AM
PST T2
11:35 AM
PST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J791
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
11:05 AM
PST T3
12:55 PM
PST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J3085
5J Cebu Pacific
32N
1:00 PM
PST T3
2:45 PM
PST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J787
5J Cebu Pacific
320
3:55 PM
PST T3
5:40 PM
PST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J789
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
4:40 PM
PST T3
6:25 PM
PST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ5118cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
320
5:35 PM
PST T2
7:15 PM
PST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR2938+2
PR Philippine
320
5:35 PM
PST T2
7:15 PM
PST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR2968+2
PR Philippine
320
6:35 AM
PST
8:05 AM
PST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ5104cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
320
6:35 AM
PST
8:05 AM
PST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J786
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
7:20 AM
PST
9:00 AM
PST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH4593cs
MH Malaysia
320
7:20 AM
PST
8:45 AM
PST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J3094
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
9:30 AM
PST
11:15 AM
PST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J794
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
12:20 PM
PST
2:05 PM
PST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR2942
PR Philippine
320
1:00 PM
PST
2:30 PM
PST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J792
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
1:35 PM
PST
3:25 PM
PST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J3086
5J Cebu Pacific
32N
4:40 PM
PST
6:25 PM
PST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J788
5J Cebu Pacific
320
6:20 PM
PST
8:05 PM
PST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J790
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
7:42 PM
PST
9:35 PM
PST
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR2939+2
PR Philippine
320
8:05 PM
PST
9:35 PM
PST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ5119cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
320
8:05 PM
PST
9:35 PM
PST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Manila (Pasay) to Butuan
2 carriers, 88 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 88 Flights/wk 488 mi 1h 40m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

MNL–BXU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 488 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MNL–BXU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
5J Cebu Pacific 46 320, 32N, 32Q 1h45-1h50
PR Philippine Airlines Also: MH, SQ 21 320 1h40 MH, SQ
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 5J, MH, PR, SQ
32N Airbus A320neo – 5J
32Q Airbus A321neo – 5J
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 5J + PR (67 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, MNL to BXU direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
13
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
88
Outbound / wk
88
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MNL to BXU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
27
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
0h
Butuan is 0 hours the same as Manila (Pasay).
MNL: PST · BXU: PST

When it's 6:00 PM in Manila (Pasay), it's 6:00 PM in Butuan.
Distance & Flight Time
488 mi / 786 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 1h 50m.
Getting to MNL

No rail service currently connects the airport to Manila; the upcoming Metro Rail Transit extension is under construction. A metered taxi or ride-share is the most reliable option; Grab from Makati or BGC costs ₱200–400 but traffic can extend travel time to 60–90 minutes during peak hours.Airport-accredited yellow taxis are available at the metered taxi queue outside each terminal; flag fall ₱70. The NAIA Expressway toll road (₱110–165) significantly cuts travel time from the south. Budget 2–3 hours from the northern suburbs during rush hour.

MNL–BXU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Manila (Pasay) to Butuan route.
Route details
Distance488 mi / 786 km
Flight time1h 40m to 1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights88 out / 88 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: MNL
IATA / ICAOMNL / RPLL
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Passengers/yr50.3M
Elevation75 ft / 23 m
Destination: BXU
IATA / ICAOBXU / RPME
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Elevation141 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MNL to BXU flights.
Nonstop flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Bancasi Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 1h 50m. The route covers 488 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 88 nonstop flights per week from MNL to BXU. The return direction has about 88 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CEB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BXU to MNL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MNL to BXU

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Bancasi Airport (BXU) are connected by nonstop service from Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines. With 88 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MNL to BXU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MNL to BXU ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 488 miles (786 km). There are approximately 88 weekly flights outbound and 88 return, totaling 176 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via CEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.