Manila (Pasay) to General Santos (MNL–GES) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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646 mi airlines 56/wk
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5J997
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
4:05 AM
PST T3
6:10 AM
PST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR453
PR Philippine
773
6:00 AM
PST T2
8:10 AM
PST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J989
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
8:55 AM
PST T3
11:05 AM
PST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J993
5J Cebu Pacific
321
10:40 AM
PST T3
12:50 PM
PST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J995
5J Cebu Pacific
339
12:25 PM
PST T3
2:40 PM
PST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR455
PR Philippine
333
1:30 PM
PST T2
3:40 PM
PST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J991
5J Cebu Pacific
321
4:10 PM
PST T3
6:20 PM
PST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR1457
PR Philippine
321
6:00 PM
PST T2
8:15 PM
PST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR2457
PR Philippine
320
6:00 PM
PST T2
8:15 PM
PST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J998
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
6:45 AM
PST
8:50 AM
PST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR454
PR Philippine
333
9:45 AM
PST
11:45 AM
PST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J990
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
11:40 AM
PST
1:45 PM
PST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J994
5J Cebu Pacific
321
1:30 PM
PST
3:40 PM
PST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J996
5J Cebu Pacific
339
3:55 PM
PST
6:20 PM
PST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J992
5J Cebu Pacific
321
7:00 PM
PST
9:10 PM
PST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR456
PR Philippine
321
7:40 PM
PST
9:55 PM
PST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Manila (Pasay) to General Santos
2 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 646 mi 2h 5m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

MNL–GES is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 646 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MNL–GES service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
5J Cebu Pacific 31 321, 32Q, 339 2h05-2h15
PR Philippine Airlines 25 320, 321, 333, 773 2h10-2h15
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – PR
321 Airbus A321 – 5J, PR
32Q Airbus A321neo – 5J
333 Airbus A330-300 – PR
339 Airbus A330-900neo – 5J
773 Boeing 777-300 – PR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 5J + PR (56 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 GES direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
45
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MNL to GES.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
34
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
General Santos is 0 hours the same as Manila (Pasay).
MNL: PST · GES: PST

When it's 6:00 PM in Manila (Pasay), it's 6:00 PM in General Santos.
Distance & Flight Time
646 mi / 1,040 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m to 2h 15m.
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–GES Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Manila (Pasay) to General Santos route.
Route details
Distance646 mi / 1,040 km
Flight time2h 5m to 2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights56 out / 45 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: MNL
IATA / ICAOMNL / RPLL
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Passengers/yr50.3M
Elevation75 ft / 23 m
Destination: GES
IATA / ICAOGES / RPMR
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Elevation505 ft / 154 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MNL to GES flights.
Nonstop flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to General Santos International Airport take approximately 2h 5m to 2h 15m. The route covers 646 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from MNL to GES. The return direction has about 45 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CEB and ILO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from GES 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 GES

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and General Santos International Airport (GES) are connected by nonstop service from Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MNL to GES Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MNL to GES ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 646 miles (1,040 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 45 return, totaling 101 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via CEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.