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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Manila to Zamboanga City:

• Earliest: departs at 4:00 am and lands at 5:48 am
• Latest: departs at 3:15 pm and lands at 5:03 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 48m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Manila to Zamboanga City.

A direct flight from Manila to Zamboanga City takes 1h 48m, covering 1,369 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Manila to Zamboanga City range from C$ 115 to C$ 216, with an average of C$ 153 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 115 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 61% above the route average of C$ 153. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 150 round-trip, compared to C$ 214 via a layover through Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 11–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Manila to Zamboanga City flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 22%, Night flights for 11%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 126 to C$ 331. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Manila to Zamboanga City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 65, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Manila to Zamboanga City usually depart from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) and arrive at Zamboanga City (ZAM).

Night 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.

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 Manila to Zamboanga City route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 41 minutes.

Most connecting flights from Manila to Zamboanga City pass through Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Manila to Zamboanga City route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 136 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at C$ 173, a difference of C$ 38. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Manila and Zamboanga City. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Cebu Pacific
• Philippine Airlines

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

• Cebu Pacific: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Philippine Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• PAL Express: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Zamboanga City (ZAM) is a central transportation hub. Thus, upon landing, you can visit several other cities and towns by bus, taxi, or rental car. For example, you can conveniently visit Cebu City, Bacoor, Roxas City, Vigan City, Davao City, Quezon City, Makati, and Baguio.

If you wish to travel with your pet from Manila to Zamboanga City, consider booking your flight with Philippine Airlines. The airline is dedicated to providing its furry passengers safe and comfortable air trips. The carrier allows you to travel with your medically-certified service dog. Other pets will travel in the cargo hold for safety and comfort.

Cebu Pacific operates flight sustainability from Manila to Zamboanga City. Its sustainability efforts include the pledge to use blended SAF for its entire commercial network by 2030 and to transition to an all-NEO fleet by 2028. The airline also makes sizable investments to achieve its sustainability goals, including improving baggage handling.

When you arrive late at Zamboanga City Airport (ZAM), consider getting a nearby hotel to sleep in for the rest of the night because the airport does not permit overnight stays. Krishatel Leisure Inn, Grand Astoria Hotel, and Two Seasons Hotel are budget-friendly with great access.