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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Manila

Return fares from Melbourne to Manila by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$553
Aug 2026
$489
Sep 2026
$536
Oct 2026
$540
Nov 2026
$564
Dec 2026
$899
Jan 2027
$1,245
Feb 2027
$591
Mar 2027
$610

The cheapest month to fly to Manila is August 2026, with return fares from $489 — 61% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $1,245).

When Should You Fly to Manila?

Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to Manila, with return fares from $489. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,245 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Manila average around $670. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, September and October, you'll generally pay up to 27% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to Manila Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Manila return airfares.

July 2026
$553
August 2026
$489
September 2026
$536
October 2026
$540
November 2026
$564
December 2026
$899
January 2027
$1,245
February 2027
$591
March 2027
$610

Average Melbourne to Manila Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to Manila return airfares.

July 2026
$1,421
August 2026
$1,160
September 2026
$1,200
October 2026
$1,190
November 2026
$1,161
December 2026
$1,475
January 2027
$1,737
February 2027
$1,271
March 2027
$1,222

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Manila

When is the cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to Manila?

The cheapest month to travel is typically August.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Manila cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Manila is $533.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Melbourne to Manila?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Manila is 31 August 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Manila?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Manila is Cebu Pacific.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Manila?

Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Melbourne to Manila take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 7 hours and 35 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Manila?

The IATA code for Manila is MNL. It is located in Philippines at coordinates 14.5096, 121.0125.

When should you book flights to Manila?

From our data, you should book flights to Manila 60 days out.


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