The heart of the Philippines with 400 years of history and non-stop energy
Flights to Manila start from $600 roundtrip, with September being the cheapest month to fly. Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) serves 35+ direct international routes from cities including Vancouver (18h) and Toronto (20h). Book on Travorio and pay with Bitcoin, Ethereum, or 100+ cryptocurrencies, or split into 4 interest-free payments with Sezzle.
Avg. Roundtrip
$600–$1300
Cheapest Month
September
~$600 avg
Direct Flight
N/A (no direct from Canada)
35+ routes
Airport
MNL
7 km to Makati CBD from center
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Monthly price guide — cheapest in September (~$600 avg roundtrip)
Best time to book: 8-12 weeks before departure
| Month | Avg. Price | Demand | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $900 | high | Post-holiday prices stay elevated. Sinulog Festival in Cebu draws domestic travel demand. |
| February | $800 | medium | Chinese New Year spike in early Feb. Prices ease mid-month. |
| March | $750 | medium | Holy Week crowds late March. Beaches fill up as dry season peaks. |
| April | $700 | medium | Philippine summer begins. Popular for beach getaways to Boracay and Palawan. |
0 direct routes and 6 connecting options
0 airlines offer direct flights to Manila, with Philippine Airlines providing the most frequent service from Vancouver (via Manila hub).
| Airline | From | Direct? | Duration | Price Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippine Airlines | Vancouver (via Manila hub) | 1 stop | 18h | $700-$1,300 | 3x weekly |
| Cathay Pacific | Toronto/Vancouver (via Hong Kong) | 1 stop | 20h | $750-$1,200 | Daily |
Compare prices and flight times from major departure cities
Vancouver
YVR · Canada
Toronto
YYZ · Canada
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) — 7 km to Makati CBD from city center
MNL · 7 km to Makati CBD from center · Primary
Grab taxi (~P300/$5.50), airport bus to Pasay/EDSA (P100/$1.80), hotel shuttle
Most reliable option from NAIA. Book via app. Price depends on terminal and traffic.
The heart of the Philippines with 400 years of history and non-stop energy
Manila is a sprawling megacity of 14 million where Spanish colonial churches stand beside neon-lit malls and street food stalls serve some of the best adobo and sinigang on earth. The walled city of Intramuros dates to 1571, Binondo is the world's oldest Chinatown (est. 1594), and the sunsets over Manila Bay remain legendary. It is loud, chaotic, and deeply rewarding for travelers who engage with its layers.
Intramuros -- the 400-year-old Spanish walled city with Fort Santiago and Manila Cathedral
Rizal Park -- 60-hectare green space honoring national hero Jose Rizal, with dancing fountain shows nightly
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Learn about crypto paymentsSeptember is typically the cheapest month with roundtrip fares averaging $600 from Vancouver and $700 from Toronto. This falls during typhoon season, which keeps demand low. May and June are also affordable at $650. Avoid December when diaspora homecoming travel pushes fares to $1,300+.
There are no direct flights from Canada to Manila. All routes require at least one stop. From Vancouver, the fastest connections via Hong Kong (Cathay Pacific) or Taipei (EVA Air) take 18-19 hours. From Toronto, expect 20-22 hours with connections in Seoul, Tokyo, or Hong Kong.
Yes. Travorio offers Sezzle Pay in 4 for Canadian residents. Split your Manila flight into 4 interest-free payments over 6 weeks with no credit check. A C$1,100 flight becomes 4 payments of C$275. PayPal Pay in 4 is also available for eligible US travelers.
Philippine Airlines flies from Vancouver with one stop in Manila hub cities. Cathay Pacific connects via Hong Kong from Toronto and Vancouver daily. Korean Air routes through Seoul, EVA Air through Taipei, and Japan Airlines through Tokyo. China Southern offers competitive fares via Guangzhou.
No. Canadian citizens receive 30-day visa-free entry for tourism. You can extend to 59 days at any Bureau of Immigration office for approximately P3,000 ($54). A return or onward ticket is required at check-in.
December through May is dry season with the most comfortable weather. January and February have lower humidity and temperatures around 27-30C. The wet season runs June through November with typhoon risk peaking August to October. Christmas season (September-January in the Philippines) is festive but crowded.
| May | $650 | low | Hot and humid, pre-monsoon. Fewer tourists keep airfare affordable. |
| June | $650 | low | Southwest monsoon arrives. Rain increases but prices stay low. |
| July | $700 | medium | Canadian summer holiday bookings push prices up slightly. |
| August | $720 | medium | Peak monsoon season but Canadian family travel keeps demand steady. |
| SeptemberCHEAPEST | $600 | low | Cheapest month to fly. Typhoon season reduces demand significantly. |
| October | $700 | medium | Typhoon risk eases toward month end. Shoulder season value. |
| November | $800 | high | Best weather begins. Holiday booking window opens for December travel. |
| December | $1300 | peak | Christmas in the Philippines is the longest in the world. Diaspora homecoming drives peak demand. |
January
$900
high demand
February
$800
medium demand
March
$750
medium demand
April
$700
medium demand
May
$650
low demand
June
$650
low demand
July
$700
medium demand
August
$720
medium demand
September
$600
low demand
October
$700
medium demand
November
$800
high demand
December
$1300
peak demand
| Korean Air | Toronto/Vancouver (via Seoul) | 1 stop | 19h | $680-$1,150 | Daily |
| Japan Airlines | Vancouver (via Tokyo) | 1 stop | 20h | $720-$1,250 | Daily |
| EVA Air | Toronto/Vancouver (via Taipei) | 1 stop | 19h | $650-$1,100 | Daily |
| China Southern | Vancouver (via Guangzhou) | 1 stop | 18h | $600-$1,050 | Daily |
Calgary
YYC · Canada
Winnipeg
YWG · Canada
Edmonton
YEG · Canada
Los Angeles
LAX · US
Hong Kong
HKG · Hong Kong
Singapore
SIN · Singapore
Runs from all NAIA terminals to Pasay/EDSA. 24-hour service.
Most mid-range and luxury hotels offer airport pickup. Book 24h ahead.
Yellow airport taxis have fixed higher rates. White taxis use meters but may refuse short trips.
Local tip: Download Grab before landing. It is the Uber of Southeast Asia and works across the Philippines. Avoid accepting rides from unofficial taxi touts inside the terminal.
Manila Ocean Park -- oceanarium and marine theme park on the Manila Bay waterfront
San Agustin Church -- UNESCO World Heritage baroque church built in 1607, the oldest stone church in the Philippines
Binondo -- the world's oldest Chinatown (est. 1594), famous for lumpia, dumplings, and hopia
Climate
Tropical, hot year-round (27-35C). Southwest monsoon (wet season) June-November, dry season December-May. Typhoon risk peaks August-October.
Best Time to Visit
December-May (dry season). January-February offers the most comfortable temperatures with less humidity.
Currency
Philippine Peso (PHP). ~P56 = $1 USD. Credit cards accepted in malls and hotels. Cash preferred for markets, jeepneys, and street food.
Language
Filipino (Tagalog) and English. English is widely spoken in business, tourism, and signage. Most Filipinos are bilingual.
Time Zone
PHT (UTC+8) -- the Philippines does not observe daylight saving time
Visa
Canadian, US, UK, and EU citizens receive 30-day visa-free entry for tourism. Extendable to 59 days at any Bureau of Immigration office for ~P3,000 ($54). Return or onward ticket required.
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Sezzle Pay in 4 available for Canadian residents. Split your C$1,100 Manila flight into 4 interest-free payments of C$275 over 6 weeks.
Crypto in Manila: The Philippines is a global leader in crypto adoption with over 15 million users. GCash and Maya (formerly PayMaya) integrate crypto trading. Axie Infinity, the play-to-earn game that onboarded millions into crypto, originated in Manila. The BSP (central bank) licenses crypto exchanges.
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