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The Belmont Hotel is a chic, 4-star choice that is only a 3-minute drive from Ninoy Aquino International Airport and a 15-minute drive from the popular Ayala Museum. The Holiday Inn Express is a budget-friendly choice that is a 6-minute drive from the airport and a 20-minute drive from Rizal Park.

The quickest and easiest way to travel between Ninoy Aquino International Airport and downtown Manila is by taxi or rental car. The drive takes approximately 50 minutes without any additional traffic, but can often be closer to an hour. It is also possible to use public transportation such as the local bus, which is cheaper but takes closer to two hours.

American, Virgin, and Delta Airlines all have private lounges in the Departures terminals of Los Angeles International Airport. While some customers are able to access these lounges for free, others can purchase access passes at reduced prices.

Los Angeles International Airport has an observation deck referred to as the Theme Building that was designed by the famous Disney Imagineering Company. It is located in the main terminal of the airport and has a popular restaurant placed inside. It can be accessed for free by all travelers and is open year-round during standard business hours.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Manila flights:

• Philippine Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Philippine Airlines operates flights between Los Angeles and Manila.

Flights from Los Angeles to Manila usually depart from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Philippine Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Manila.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 903 round-trip via Shenzhen (SZX), compared to C$ 1,511 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 108–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Philippine Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Manila most commonly connect through:

• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 16% of one-stop connections

Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Los Angeles to Manila route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,171 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 1,445, a difference of C$ 275. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Manila route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 13 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Manila flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Manila are Manila Ocean Park, Manila Doctors Hospital, and Ninoy Aquino Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Manila on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Manila:

• Earliest: departs at 11:10 am and lands at 2:22 am
• Latest: departs at 11:45 pm and lands at 2:57 pm.

The flight takes about 15h 12m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 17% above the route average of C$ 1,268. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Manila takes 15h 12m, covering 18,883 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Manila are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 560, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Philippine Airlines is the only airline operating Los Angeles to Manila flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Tokyo Narita (NRT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 39m, compared with 17h 53m via San Francisco (SFO) and 19h 18m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

Manila is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Philippine Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Thrifty
• Fox

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Manila range from C$ 1,011 to C$ 1,686, with an average of C$ 1,268 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,011 counts as a good deal.