MNL → ZAMPhilippines → Philippines

Cheap flights from Manila to Zamboanga

529 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Manila to Zamboanga at a glance

529 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~48 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Manila (MNL) to Zamboanga (ZAM) cover 529 miles (851 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 3 airlines flying direct — a medium-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.

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Flying from Manila to Zamboanga covers 529 miles (851 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 3 airlines offer direct flights on this medium-haul domestic route. This is a medium-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

Route
MNL (0 mi)ZAM (529 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 529 miles. Direct carriers include 2P, 5J and PR.

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Airlines on this route

3 airlines fly Manila → Zamboanga. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
2PDirect
5JDirect
PRDirect
Baggage on Manila → Zamboanga: on this route, 2P typically includes a carry-on, while 5J and PR may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Manila to Zamboanga — quick answers

How far is Manila from Zamboanga by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Manila (MNL) to Zamboanga (ZAM) is 529 miles (851 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Manila to Zamboanga?

The average nonstop flight time from MNL to ZAM is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Manila to Zamboanga?

3 airlines serve this route nonstop: 2P, 5J, PR. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Manila → Zamboanga

Route type
medium-haul domestic
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~48 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
3/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Zamboanga — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
3 airlines fly direct — rank 37 of 78 routes from Manila
Airline network
PR: 63 destinations from MNL; 5J: 51 destinations from MNL; 2P: 17 destinations from MNL
Alternative origin airports
CRK (Angeles, 56 mi); CBO (Naga, 164 mi); CYZ (Cauayan, 174 mi)
Alternative destination airports
GES (General Santos, 214 mi); TAG (Tagbilaran, 223 mi); DVO (Davao, 246 mi)
Nearby destinations
General Santos, Philippines (214 mi); Tagbilaran, Philippines (223 mi); Davao, Philippines (246 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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