Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Manila (from: Los Angeles )

The average price to go to Manila from Los Angeles airport is $ 1283 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1049 (in september) and $ 1676 (in june), which is a saving of $ 235 or a surplus of $ 393 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1031 to $1086 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Manila before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Manila plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 65861 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Manila from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1049, saving $ 235 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1283). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1676).

Flight Los Angeles -Manila: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1117 $ 1341 fair price
February$ 1013 $ 1225 good price
March$ 1003 $ 1164 good price
April$ 987 $ 1144 good price
May$ 1017 $ 1212 good price
June$ 1402 $ 1676 very high price
July$ 1333 $ 1612 high price
August$ 1084 $ 1244 fair price
September$ 954 $ 1049 very good price
October$ 958 $ 1074 good price
November$ 964 $ 1091 good price
December$ 1323 $ 1568 high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Manila

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Manila range from $759 to $1845. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $760 to $814), 1% at the maximum price (from $1791 to $1845). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1086 to $1140 (11% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Manila flight

There are 7 companies that serve Los Angeles from Manila airport: Philippine Airlines, China Airlines, EVA Air, Singapore Airlines, starlux airlines, ANA and Viva Macau.

Data analysis:

Of the 65861 flights analyzed in previous years, Philippine Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (79% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Manila route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Los Angeles -Manila flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 158 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Los Angeles -Manila flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $31. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $56.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Manila to Los Angeles departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $25. Conversely, departing from Manila on a friday may cost you an additional $34.


Top prices Los Angeles -Manila

Round tripDatesPrice
Los Angeles → Manila01-09 to 29-09-2024$ 805 
Los Angeles → Manila02-09 to 16-09-2024$ 758 
Los Angeles → Manila03-09 to 17-09-2024$ 787 
Los Angeles → Manila13-09 to 28-09-2024$ 839 
Los Angeles → Manila05-11 to 12-11-2024$ 766 
Los Angeles → Manila14-01 to 29-01-2025$ 821 
Los Angeles → Manila12-02 to 24-02-2025$ 751 
Los Angeles → Manila14-03 to 31-03-2025$ 848 
Los Angeles → Manila06-04 to 27-04-2025$ 855 
Los Angeles → Manila09-04 to 19-04-2025$ 848 


When to book your flight Los Angeles - Manila to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Manila flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Manila, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1139 $, which is a saving of 144 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (480 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Manila flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1148 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1247), 6 to 7 months ($ 1214), 7 to 8 months ($ 1239), 9 to 10 months ($ 1196), 10 to 11 months ($ 1165), 11 to 12 months ($ 1316)

February

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1008 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1206), 5 to 6 months ($ 1090), 6 to 7 months ($ 1111), 8 to 9 months ($ 1031), 9 to 10 months ($ 1061), 10 to 11 months ($ 1126), 11 to 12 months ($ 1168)

March

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1004 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1091), 3 to 4 months ($ 1101), 4 to 5 months ($ 1112), 5 to 6 months ($ 1068), 6 to 7 months ($ 1030), 7 to 8 months ($ 1122), 9 to 10 months ($ 1061), 10 to 11 months ($ 1136)

April

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 992 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1054), 4 to 5 months ($ 1034), 5 to 6 months ($ 1039), 6 to 7 months ($ 1029), 7 to 8 months ($ 1049), 10 to 11 months ($ 1027)

May

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1011 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1199), 3 to 4 months ($ 1144), 4 to 5 months ($ 1041), 5 to 6 months ($ 1013), 6 to 7 months ($ 1078), 7 to 8 months ($ 1098), 8 to 9 months ($ 1086), 9 to 10 months ($ 1164), 11 to 12 months ($ 1178)

June

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1370 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1562), 4 to 5 months ($ 1524), 5 to 6 months ($ 1417), 7 to 8 months ($ 1480), 8 to 9 months ($ 1440), 9 to 10 months ($ 1395), 10 to 11 months ($ 1422), 11 to 12 months ($ 1449)

July

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1280 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1598), 3 to 4 months ($ 1564), 4 to 5 months ($ 1502), 5 to 6 months ($ 1419), 6 to 7 months ($ 1328), 8 to 9 months ($ 1412), 9 to 10 months ($ 1535), 10 to 11 months ($ 1514), 11 to 12 months ($ 1548)

August

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1088 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1179), 4 to 5 months ($ 1178), 5 to 6 months ($ 1222), 6 to 7 months ($ 1188), 7 to 8 months ($ 1158), 9 to 10 months ($ 1189), 10 to 11 months ($ 1178)

September

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 976 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1026), 3 to 4 months ($ 1003), 5 to 6 months ($ 997), 7 to 8 months ($ 996), 8 to 9 months ($ 987), 9 to 10 months ($ 991)

October

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 976 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1034), 4 to 5 months ($ 1017), 6 to 7 months ($ 1024), 7 to 8 months ($ 1025), 8 to 9 months ($ 1060), 9 to 10 months ($ 1040), 10 to 11 months ($ 999)

November

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 976 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1071), 4 to 5 months ($ 1022), 5 to 6 months ($ 1040), 7 to 8 months ($ 1028), 8 to 9 months ($ 1028), 9 to 10 months ($ 1017)

December

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1410 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1485), 6 to 7 months ($ 1547), 7 to 8 months ($ 1432), 8 to 9 months ($ 1456), 10 to 11 months ($ 1475)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Manila are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $23. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $21 more.



Los Angeles to Manila: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
August 2024$ 1158
$802 to $1640
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September 2024$ 1101
$755 to $4386
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October 2024$ 1001
$860 to $1094
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November 2024$ 1015
$766 to $1179
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December 2024$ 1375
$905 to $2103
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January 2025$ 1087
$762 to $1394
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February 2025$ 928
$751 to $1028
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March 2025$ 918
$751 to $1020
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April 2025$ 912
$751 to $1018
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May 2025$ 1046
$751 to $3494
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June 2025$ 1280
$1003 to $2136
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, august, october, november, december, january, february, march, april, may and june are cheaper to travel to Manila. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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