4
Airlines
70×
Per week
₱6k
From (est.)
2.3h
Nonstop
🇭🇰
HKG · East Asia
- Country
- Hong Kong SAR
- Capital
- Hong Kong
- Currency
- HKD
- Visa for PH
- Visa-free entry for PH passport
- OFW relevance
- High — major OFW corridor
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Cathay Pacific
CX
- Frequency
- 70× / week
- Baggage
- 30kg +10
- OFW program
- ✓
Philippine Airlines
PR
- Frequency
- 70× / week
- Baggage
- 23kg +10
- OFW program
- ✓
Cebu Pacific
5J
- Frequency
- 70× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid)
- OFW program
- ✓
Manila to Hong Kong Flights — Schedule, Carriers, Best Time | 2026
Manila to Hong Kong Flights — 2026
Manila (MNL) to Hong Kong (HKG) is the densest short-haul OFW corridor in Asia, flown nonstop by Cathay Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and AirAsia with around 70 weekly departures and a 2.3-hour block. Off-peak roundtrip economy fares sit between PHP 9,500-15,000, climbing during Christmas and Lunar New Year. The route is the workhorse for domestic-helper kabayan and weekend balikbayan trips.
Route at a glance
- Distance & duration: ~2.3 hours nonstop, MNL to HKG.
- Carriers nonstop: Cathay Pacific (CX), Philippine Airlines (PR), Cebu Pacific (5J), Philippines AirAsia (Z2).
- Frequency: ~70 weekly departures, multi-daily across all carriers.
- OFW corridor: Yes — primary domestic-helper hub.
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Best time to book
Cheapest pockets are late January through early March and mid-September to early November, when fares dip to PHP 8,500-11,000 roundtrip. Avoid the Dec 15-Jan 5 balikbayan rush at the two-week Lunar New Year window (late Jan-Feb), kasi demand from domestic helpers heading home and returning to HK pushes fares past PHP 22,000. Booking 6-10 weeks out is the tipid sweet spot po; last-minute fares within 7 days of departure are almost always mahal, especially on Cathay’s morning banks. Weekday departures (Tue/Wed) shave another PHP 1,500-2,500 versus weekends.
Carriers compared
| Feature | Cathay Pacific (CX) | Philippine Airlines (PR) | Cebu Pacific (5J) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical economy roundtrip | PHP 12,000-18,000 | PHP 11,000-16,000 | PHP 8,500-13,000 |
| Base baggage | 30 kg | 23 kg | 0 kg (paid bundle) |
| OFW uplift | +10 kg (Bring Home More) = 40 kg | +10 kg (Bayani) = 33 kg | OFW prepaid bundles |
| Frequency ex-MNL | ~28 weekly | ~21 weekly | ~14 weekly |
| OFW friendliness | High — biggest baggage uplift | High — Tagalog crew | Mid — bundles required |
Fare bracket (peso-first)
- Low (Feb-Mar, Sep-early Nov): PHP 8,500-12,000 (HKD 1,160-1,640 / USD 150-215).
- Mid (Apr-Jun, late Nov): PHP 12,500-17,000 (HKD 1,710-2,330 / USD 220-300).
- Peak (Lunar New Year, Dec 15-Jan 5): PHP 22,000-30,000 (HKD 3,010-4,110 / USD 390-535).
OFW-specific notes
Kabayan, ang HKG ang pinakamadaling Asian corridor para sa domestic helpers. Cathay’s 40 kg OFW bundle is hard to beat for pasalubong runs; PAL’s Bayani Program is friendlier kapag may rebooking issues. Always carry your contract and HK ID copy — NAIA immigration spot-checks first-timers especially. Paano kung delayed ang flight? Cathay tends to rebook OFW pax onto the next bank within 4-6 hours; flag your status at the counter.
FAQ
Magkano ang ticket Manila to Hong Kong? Roughly PHP 9,500-15,000 (HKD 1,300-2,050 / USD 170-265) roundtrip economy off-peak; peak hits PHP 22,000-30,000.
Visa-free ba ang Pinoy sa Hong Kong? Oo po — 14 days visa-free para sa tourism. Domestic-helper OFWs travel under employment visa sponsored ng employer.
Anong airline ang pinaka-sulit? Cebu Pacific is cheapest base fare; Cathay gives 40 kg OFW total. Para sa pasalubong runs, Cathay sulit despite mas mahal.
Ilan oras ang flight? Around 2h 20m nonstop, MNL to HKG.
Related guides on this site
- OFW flights guide →
- Cathay Pacific carrier guide →
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) →
- Best time to book flights from the Philippines →
Updated 9 May 2026. Maria Santos is a pseudonymous editorial persona; content is researched and edited by Filipino travel and OFW specialists. About the author →.