Manila (Pasay) to Laoag City (MNL–LAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
5J404
5J Cebu Pacific
32N
4:25 AM
PST T3
5:40 AM
PST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR2196
PR Philippine
320
11:40 AM
PST T2
12:45 PM
PST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH5271cs
NH All Nippon
320
7:35 PM
PST T2
8:50 PM
PST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ5070cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
320
8:50 PM
PST T2
9:55 PM
PST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR2198+2
PR Philippine
320
8:50 PM
PST T2
9:55 PM
PST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J405
5J Cebu Pacific
32N
6:10 AM
PST
7:25 AM
PST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ5069cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
320
1:55 PM
PST
3:00 PM
PST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR2197+1
PR Philippine
320
1:55 PM
PST
3:00 PM
PST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR2199+1
PR Philippine
320
9:35 PM
PST
10:55 PM
PST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Manila (Pasay) to Laoag City
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 255 mi 1h 5m nonstop

MNL–LAO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 255 miles in approximately 1h 5m.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MNL–LAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PR Philippine Airlines Also: NH, SQ 14 320 1h05 NH, SQ
5J Cebu Pacific 7 32N 1h15
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – NH, PR, SQ
32N Airbus A320neo – 5J
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 5J + PR (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, MNL to LAO direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Laoag City is 0 hours the same as Manila (Pasay).
MNL: PST · LAO: PST

When it's 6:00 PM in Manila (Pasay), it's 6:00 PM in Laoag City.
Distance & Flight Time
255 mi / 411 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m to 1h 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–LAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Manila (Pasay) to Laoag City route.
Route details
Distance255 mi / 411 km
Flight time1h 5m to 1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 28 return
Origin: MNL
IATA / ICAOMNL / RPLL
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Passengers/yr50.3M
Elevation75 ft / 23 m
Destination: LAO
IATA / ICAOLAO / RPLI
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Elevation25 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MNL to LAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Laoag International Airport take approximately 1h 5m to 1h 15m. The route covers 255 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from MNL to LAO. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from LAO 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 LAO

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Laoag International Airport (LAO) are connected by nonstop service from Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MNL to LAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MNL to LAO ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 255 miles (411 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.