Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 16 hours 25 minutes.
Manila is 12 hours ahead of New York and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Every week, there are five John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, opt for the 01:40 Philippine Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 02:40 with Philippine Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your JFK to MNL flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Philippine Airlines is your ticket to exploring Manila (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Philippines!). Check out the direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Philippine Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With 76.92% of services arriving as planned, Philippine Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering JFK to MNL flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between JFK and MNL:
Pearson International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
P26,753 is the best price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. Return flights start from P46,671. These fares may change based on demand.
Book five months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from JFK to MNL.
April is the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Of all flights leaving John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on time at their destination.
To reach John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near JFK:
Arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
If you're landing on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near MNL:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Ninoy Aquino International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar to explore Manila and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Ninoy Aquino International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila
Ninoy Aquino International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Manila. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Manila. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport for April if you want to visit Manila during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JFK to MNL in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Philippines
You've seen Manila, now it's time to discover other parts of Philippines. Travel about 8 kilometres north-east to Quezon City to check off its must-visit sights. From Pinky Spikes to Province and GEE’s SPOT GARDEN by Gerard, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Taguig is another favourite destination in Philippines and is around 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. No trip is complete without experiencing Sib Plants, Philippine Science Heritage Centre or Salinlahi Museum and BGC Astronaut Mural.