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Flights from Manila to General Santos

Nonstop flights from Manila (MNL) to General Santos (GES) take about 1h 48m (1,040 km). Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific fly it. Lowest fare seen: $50 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Manila to General Santos

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

✈ Philippine Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Cebu Pacificnonstop fare seen

Manila to General Santos fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $50 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$8630 Oct 2026 · Cebu Pacific	—
Nov 2026	$5219 Nov 2026 · Philippine Airlines	—
Jan 2027	$5020 Jan 2027 · Philippine Airlines	—

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $52 for November 2026, $50 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Manila to General Santos, 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 General Santos flights

How long is the flight from Manila to General Santos?

A nonstop flight from Manila (MNL) to General Santos (GES) takes about 1h 48m, covering 1,040 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 General Santos by air?

The great-circle distance between Ninoy Aquino International Airport and General Santos International Airport is 1,040 km (646 miles), a short-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Manila to General Santos?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MNL–GES route include Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific. 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 General Santos cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MNL–GES was $50 USD with Philippine Airlines (nonstop), departing 20 Jan 2027, 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 General Santos?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $50 one-way, against $86 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Do I need a visa to travel from Philippines to General Santos?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter General Santos 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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