What's the cheapest month to fly to Manila?

Brokepackr's analysis shows January-March (outside typhoon season) and September offer the lowest fares to Manila. Avoid December and Easter week when prices spike 30-40% above average.

How much does 30 days in Manila cost?

Brokepackr's Cost Index estimates $1,100-1,500 USD for 30 days in Manila. Makati and BGC have the best backpacker hostels. Skip Manila quickly — the islands are where the Philippines shines.

How do I get around Manila on a budget?

Brokepackr recommends Grab for safety and convenience — traffic is chaotic and jeepneys are hard to navigate for first-timers. Budget $3-5/day for ride-hailing across the metro area.

Brokepackr · Flights · Manila · from Melbourne

Cheap Flights to Manila
from Melbourne

Median: A$‍652 round-tripBest month: FebruaryOceania

At a glance

Melbourne → Manila

Round-trip: A$‍652

Daily budget: A$‍62

Best month: February (39% off peak)

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Seasonality

When to fly to Manila from Melbourne

Average round-trip prices by month from Melbourne (MEL)

$378

Jan

$365

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Feb

$373

Mar

$408

Apr

$438

May

$480

Jun

$506

Jul

$493

Aug

$395

Sep

$378

Oct

$386

Nov

$412

Dec

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Moderate

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Daily Budget

30-day Manila budget

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Hostels dorm (avg)A$‍18/day

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Local transportA$‍15/day

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FoodA$‍21/day

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DrinksA$‍3/day

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ActivitiesA$‍5/day

Total · 30 daysA$‍‌1,870

Based on 57,431 hostel prices and user-reported costs. Cheapest 5% excluded.

Budget Tiers · Per Day

brokepackrA$‍44/day

Dorms, cooking, free activities

backpackrA$‍81/day

Private rooms, eating out daily

flashpackrA$‍149+/day

Boutique hostels, taxis, nightlife

Brokepackr tip

Flying from Melbourne: Median round-trip is A$‍652. Book in February to save 39%.

Getting There

Best airports to fly into

MNL

Ninoy Aquino International

Manila · Main hub — most international connections to the Philippines

✈️Brokepackr pick: Fly into MNL (Ninoy Aquino International) for the widest international connections to Manila.

Entry Requirements

Flight + visa requirements

Passport	Status	Duration	eVisa / Notes
US	visa_free	30 days	No
CA	visa_free	30 days	No
PT	visa_free	30 days	No
AL	visa_required	None days	No
GT	visa_free	30 days	No
HK	visa_free	14 days	No
TR	visa_free	30 days	No
TW	visa_required	None days	No
EC	visa_free	30 days	No
ID	visa_free	30 days	No

Common Questions

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