Flying from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL): what you need to know
The timezone in Manila is UTC+8, which is 13 hours ahead of Cancun.
Leave plenty of time to catch your CUN to MNL flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cancun Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CUN and MNL:
Los Angeles International Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
529 € is the best price for a one-way Cancun Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. A return flight starts at 966 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from CUN to MNL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Cancun Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Cancun Airport (CUN)
Cancun Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from CUN make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Cancun Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Cancun. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CUN? If you're catching an early flight from Cancun Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
Consider booking a hotel close to MNL if you're on a late Cancun Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Manila and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport around four weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
May is the busiest month for flights from Cancun Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Manila in September.
Lock in your flight from Cancun Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport for May if you want to go to Manila during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CUN to MNL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of the Philippines
Manila is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the Philippines waiting to be discovered. Around 8 kilometres north-east of Manila, a trip to Quezon City will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Botanical Garden & Arboretum, Christ the King and Art in Island.
Taguig is another well-known destination in the Philippines and is around 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. No journey is complete without visiting The Mind Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Manila - BGC and One Bonifacio High Street Park.