On this page, you can find and book flights from Cotabato City to Manila — one of the most popular domestic routes in the Philippines. The distance between the cities is 892 km, and the flight frequency is maintained at 6 flights per week.
Flights on this route are operated by Philippine Airlines (PR). You will also find up-to-date information here on how to get to Cotabato City Airport and how to get from the airport to central Manila after arrival.
The table shows direct flights Cotabato City → Manila on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 1 h 40 min. Regular flights are operated by Philippine Airlines. Departures from Awang Airport airports, arrivals at Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Cotabato City — Manila by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 301 in ,, and the most expensive are around AED 438 in J. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Cotabato City → Manila, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 265 | medium | May | AED 269 | high | Sep | AED 213 | low |
| Feb | AED 203 | low | Jun | AED 298 | high | Oct | AED 279 | medium |
| Mar | AED 203 | low | Jul | AED 236 | low | Nov | AED 255 | medium |
| Apr | AED 208 | medium | Aug | AED 236 | low | Dec | AED 321 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
Weather conditions in Manila are most favorable in March, when minimum rainfall and sunny weather are recorded. The hottest month is May with temperatures up to 32.4°C, while the peak of rainfall and humidity occurs in July and August.
From a budget perspective, it is most advantageous to plan your flight for August, when ticket prices start AED 301. Maximum airfares are observed in January — during this period, a flight will cost AED 438.
The optimal time for a trip is considered the period from December to April, when the dry season sets in. It is better to avoid the period from June to October due to frequent rainfall and the likelihood of typhoons in the region.
On the air route from Cotabato City to Manila, the main carrier is Philippine Airlines, providing a stable connection between the cities. On average, about 6 flights per week are operated, most of which are direct. You can find detailed information on departure times and flight options for specific dates in the interactive schedule below.
Flights Cotabato City — Manila depart from Awang Airport and arrive at Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 892 km, so a direct flight usually takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Regular air service between the cities is provided by the national carrier Philippine Airlines (PR).
Yes, direct flights are operated on this route, allowing you to reach the capital as quickly as possible without connections.
All flights from Cotabato City arrive at the country's main aviation hub — Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).
Airfare prices constantly change depending on demand; you can always check the current minimums and price dynamics in the low price calendar on this page.
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