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

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646 mi airlines charter/private 66/wk
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Flight Schedule 20 flights Verified 11m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
5J997
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
5:20 AM
PST T3
7:25 AM
PST
2h 5m
19%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH5955cs
MH Malaysia
773
6:00 AM
PST T2
8:05 AM
PST
2h 5m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR453+1
PR Philippine
333
6:00 AM
PST T2
8:05 AM
PST
2h 5m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J993
5J Cebu Pacific
321
10:55 AM
PST T3
1:05 PM
PST
2h 10m
19%
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J995
5J Cebu Pacific
339
11:35 AM
PST T3
1:50 PM
PST
2h 15m
19%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ5135cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
320
1:55 PM
PST T2
3:55 PM
PST
2h
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR2455+1
PR Philippine
320
3:41 PM
PST T2
5:36 PM
PST
1h 55m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR2457
PR Philippine
321
4:55 PM
PST T2
6:50 PM
PST
1h 55m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J991
5J Cebu Pacific
339
5:15 PM
PST T3
7:25 PM
PST
2h 10m
19%
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR1457
PR Philippine
321
6:00 PM
PST T2
8:15 PM
PST
2h 15m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J998
5J Cebu Pacific
32Q
8:00 AM
PST
10:05 AM
PST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH5954cs
MH Malaysia
333
9:55 AM
PST
11:50 AM
PST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ5134cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
333
9:55 AM
PST
11:50 AM
PST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR454+2
PR Philippine
333
9:55 AM
PST
11:50 AM
PST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J994
5J Cebu Pacific
321
1:40 PM
PST
3:45 PM
PST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J996
5J Cebu Pacific
339
3:10 PM
PST
5:30 PM
PST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR2456
PR Philippine
320
5:15 PM
PST
7:15 PM
PST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR1458
PR Philippine
321
8:00 PM
PST
9:55 PM
PST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR2458
PR Philippine
321
8:40 PM
PST
10:35 PM
PST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J992
5J Cebu Pacific
339
8:40 PM
PST
10:45 PM
PST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
CEB Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City 3h 38m 5JBICI 5JPR Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City (CEB) to General Santos flights
ILO Cabatuan 4h 5m 5JCIMH 5J Cabatuan (ILO) to General Santos flights
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Manila (Pasay) to General Santos
2 carriers, 66 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 646 mi 2h 5m nonstop

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 28 321, 32Q, 339 2h05-2h15
PR Philippine Airlines Also: MH, SQ 24 320, 321, 333 1h55-2h15 MH, SQ
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – PR, SQ
321 Airbus A321 – 5J, PR
32Q Airbus A321neo – 5J
333 Airbus A330-300 – PR
339 Airbus A330-900neo – 5J
773 Boeing 777-300 – MH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 5J + PR (52 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
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
66
Outbound / wk
66
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MNL to GES.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
32
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 gate to gate.
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
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights66 out / 66 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 646 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MNL to GES: Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Mactan Cebu and Iloilo.
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 66 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MNL to GES Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MNL to GES is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 646 miles (1,040 km). There are approximately 66 weekly flights outbound and 66 return, totaling 132 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Mactan Cebu and Iloilo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.