Manila (Pasay) to Los Angeles (MNL–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MNL–LAX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Philippine Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 7,295 miles in approximately 13h. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR Philippine Airlines | 14 | 773 | 13h-13h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MNL: PST · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Manila (Pasay), it's 3:00 AM in Los Angeles.
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.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
MNL–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MNL to LAX
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Philippine Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MNL to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MNL to LAX ranges from 13 hours 0 minutes to 13 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 7,295 miles (11,740 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DVO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.