Flying from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from John Wayne Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SNA and MNL are:
San Francisco International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from John Wayne Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is ر.ق. 1,658. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 3,505. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from SNA to MNL, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flight tickets from John Wayne Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Santa Ana, John Wayne Airport can be reached in about 16 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Taking an early flight from John Wayne Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to SNA:
Arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from John Wayne Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MNL instead:
Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila
Ninoy Aquino International Airport to the centre of Manila takes about 34 minutes by car. It's approximately 13 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour and 16 minutes.
When to fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
July is the busiest month for flights from John Wayne Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Manila in February.
The warmest month in Manila is April, with temperatures ranging between 23 ºC and 35 ºC. Book your flights from John Wayne Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 21 ºC and 30 ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from SNA to MNL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Manila
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the best stays in Manila right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from SNA to MNL:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Rizal Park, National Museum of Fine Arts and Fort Santiago are highlights which should feature on every Manila itinerary.
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