Travelling from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
Philadelphia's timezone is UTC-4, making Philadelphia 12 hours behind Manila.
Your MNL to PHL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MNL and PHL include:
Pearson International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
At the moment, C$778 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$1,260. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MNL to PHL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MNL to PHL.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
70.07% of flights that depart Ninoy Aquino International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Ninoy Aquino International Airport from central Manila, it takes about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to MNL:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Reserve a hotel close to PHL if you're on a late Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and explore Philadelphia and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
PHL is located at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
Philadelphia International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Philadelphia in February.
Lock in your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport for July if you want to explore Philadelphia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MNL to PHL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a trip to New York will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, Boston is another favourite stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.