Adelaide to Philippines (Manila) flights

Ways to fly Adelaide to Philippines (Manila)

The routings we book most on this route. Journey times are typical totals including the connection.

OptionAirlinesConnects inTypical journeyWhat to know

Via SingaporeSingapore Airlines (ADL–SIN) + Singapore Airlines (SIN–MNL)SINabout 13–15 hSingapore Airlines flies Singapore–Manila five times a day, so connections are easy whatever day you fly. One ticket, bags checked through. Singapore Airlines High Achievement Award winner (FY2017/18 and FY2018/19).

Via Kuala LumpurMalaysia Airlines (ADL–KUL) + Malaysia Airlines (KUL–MNL)KULabout 13–16 hDaily from Adelaide, and Kuala Lumpur–Manila goes to four flights a day from 25 October 2026. Fares are often sharp; check which fare includes a bag. We're Malaysia Airlines' Top Achieving Agent in South Australia (2022/23 and 2025).

Philippine Airlines via Melbourne, Sydney or BrisbanePhilippine AirlinesQantas or Virgin Australia (ADL–MEL, ADL–SYD or ADL–BNE) + Philippine Airlines (MEL–MNL, SYD–MNL or BNE–MNL)MEL/SYD/BNEabout 12–15 hNon-stop on the Philippines' national airline. Melbourne goes daily from 19 November 2026, and Sydney and Brisbane are daily. The domestic leg is often a separate ticket, so allow at least 3 hours.

Low-cost via Melbourne or SydneyCebu PacificJetstar or Virgin Australia (ADL–MEL or ADL–SYD) + Cebu Pacific (MEL–MNL or SYD–MNL)MEL/SYDabout 13–16 hCebu Pacific is the budget option, but it has cut Melbourne and Sydney to three flights a week for most of November 2026. Bags cost extra on the cheapest fares and the two flights are separate tickets, so allow plenty of time.

Journey times are estimates: flight times plus a typical connection. Last checked 19 October 2026. Schedules change, and we confirm the exact flights for your dates when we quote.

Baggage on this route

Allowances depend on the airline and the fare you choose. Low-cost carriers only include the bags you pay for, which matters if you travel with a lot of luggage.

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  Singapore Airlines

  Weight-based. Economy Lite and Value include 25 kg; Standard and Flexi include 30 kg. Official baggage rules

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  Malaysia Airlines

  Depends on the fare: the cheapest Lite fares have no checked bag; other economy fares include roughly 20–35 kg. Official baggage rules

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  Qantas

  Generally 30 kg in economy on international routes outside the Americas, with no single bag over 32 kg. Official baggage rules

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  Virgin Australia

  Depends on the fare; most international fares include a checked bag. Official baggage rules

• Philippine Airlines
  Philippine Airlines

  Depends on the fare; we confirm the exact allowance when we quote. Official baggage rules

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  Jetstar

  Low-cost: checked bags only if you buy them or choose a bundle. Official baggage rules

• Cebu Pacific
  Cebu Pacific

  Depends on the fare; we confirm the exact allowance when we quote. Official baggage rules