Manila (Pasay) to Guangzhou (Huadu) (MNL–CAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CZ3078
CZ China Southern
738
8:20 AM
PST T3
10:50 AM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ3092
CZ China Southern
789
12:00 PM
PST TT3
2:40 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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CZ398
CZ China Southern
7M8
6:00 PM
PST T3
8:24 PM
CST
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J286
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
11:25 PM
PST T3
2:15 AM+1
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J289
5J Cebu Pacific
32N
2:05 AM
CST TT3
4:45 AM
PST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J287
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
3:20 AM
CST T3
6:10 AM
PST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ3091
CZ China Southern
789
8:20 AM
CST TT2
10:15 AM
PST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ397
CZ China Southern
7M8
2:15 PM
CST T2
4:50 PM
PST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ3077
CZ China Southern
738
8:00 PM
CST T2
10:30 PM
PST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Manila (Pasay) to Guangzhou (Huadu)
2 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 794 mi 2h 24m nonstop 39 1-stop hubs

MNL–CAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines and Cebu Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 794 miles in approximately 2h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MNL–CAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 21 738, 789, 7M8 2h24-2h40 SkyTeam
5J Cebu Pacific 3 32Q 2h50
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – 5J
738 Boeing 737-800 – CZ
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – CZ
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (21 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: 5J (3 flights/wk, 13%)
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 CAN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MNL to CAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,196
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
Guangzhou (Huadu) is 0 hours the same as Manila (Pasay).
MNL: PST · CAN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Manila (Pasay), it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu).
Distance & Flight Time
794 mi / 1,278 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 24m to 2h 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.

Getting from CAN

Metro Line 3 North Extension connects T1 and T2 to the city centre (30–40 min, ¥8–10). Trains run until around midnight. Airport shuttle buses serve Guangzhou East, Tianhe Coach Terminal, and other zones (¥26–36, 40–70 min).Taxis from the arrivals area use a meter; Guangzhou city centre costs ¥80–130 with highway tolls added. DiDi ride-hail is widely available and typically costs less. High-speed rail connections to Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and other Pearl River Delta cities are available from Guangzhou South station (metro transfer required).

Guangzhou (Huadu) Climate

Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers are long, hot, and extremely humid (28–35°C from May–September) with heavy rain and typhoon risk. Tropical storms regularly cause cancellations in July and August. Winters are mild and dry (8–18°C) with some fog in January–February that can delay departures.

Spring (March–April) is warm but wet with persistent drizzle. Autumn (October–November) is the most comfortable period with lower humidity and clear skies. Air quality varies. Pollution combined with humidity creates haze that occasionally reduces visibility.

MNL–CAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Manila (Pasay) to Guangzhou (Huadu) route.
Route details
Distance794 mi / 1,278 km
Flight time2h 24m to 2h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights24 out / 25 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: MNL
IATA / ICAOMNL / RPLL
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Passengers/yr50.3M
Elevation75 ft / 23 m
Destination: CAN
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MNL to CAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport take approximately 2h 24m to 2h 50m. The route covers 794 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Cebu Pacific and China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from MNL to CAN. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CNX, BKI, TFU, HKG, HAN, SGN, TPE, POM, PEK, PVG, DMK, NRT, ICN, XMN, BKK, KUL, SIN, HND, DPS, CGK, BAH, JJN, KIX, SYD, PER, DXB, MEL, DOH, DEL, BNE, RUH, SFO, CDG, YYZ, JFK, IST, LAX, YVR and JED. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CAN to MNL 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 MNL to CAN

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) are connected by nonstop service from Cebu Pacific and China Southern Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MNL to CAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MNL to CAN ranges from 2 hours 24 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 794 miles (1,278 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via CNX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.