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Flights from Manila to Butuan

Nonstop flights from Manila (MNL) to Butuan (BXU) take about 1h 29m (786 km). Cebu Pacific and PAL Express fly it. Lowest fare seen: $46 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Manila to Butuan

Carriers on MNL–BXU according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Cebu Pacificnonstop fare seen✈ PAL Expressnonstop fare seen

Manila to Butuan fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $46 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$5629 Oct 2026 · Cebu Pacific—
Nov 2026$4628 Nov 2026 · Cebu Pacific—
Dec 2026$5130 Dec 2026 · Cebu Pacific—

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $46 for November 2026, $51 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Manila to Butuan, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Manila to Butuan flights

How long is the flight from Manila to Butuan?
A nonstop flight from Manila (MNL) to Butuan (BXU) takes about 1h 29m, covering 786 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Manila from Butuan by air?
The great-circle distance between Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Bancasi Airport is 786 km (488 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Manila to Butuan?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MNL–BXU route include Cebu Pacific and PAL Express. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Manila to Butuan cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MNL–BXU was $46 USD with Cebu Pacific (nonstop), departing 28 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Manila to Butuan?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $46 one-way, against $56 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Philippines to Butuan?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Butuan visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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