5
Airlines
80×
Per week
₱8k
From (est.)
3.5h
Nonstop
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SIN · Southeast Asia
- Country
- Singapore
- Capital
- Singapore
- Currency
- SGD
- Visa for PH
- Visa-free entry for PH passport
- OFW relevance
- High — major OFW corridor
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Singapore Airlines
SQ
- Frequency
- 80× / week
- Baggage
- 30kg
- OFW program
- —
Philippine Airlines
PR
- Frequency
- 80× / week
- Baggage
- 23kg +10
- OFW program
- ✓
Cebu Pacific
5J
- Frequency
- 80× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid)
- OFW program
- ✓
Manila to Singapore Flights — Schedule, Carriers, Best Time | 2026
Manila to Singapore Flights — 2026
Manila (MNL) to Singapore (SIN) is the second-densest Asian OFW corridor flown by Singapore Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Scoot and Jetstar Asia with around 80 weekly departures and a 3.5-hour block. Off-peak roundtrip economy fares sit between PHP 11,000-17,000, climbing during Christmas and Chinese New Year. Heavy mix of skilled-migrant OFWs, business travelers, and balikbayan VFR.
Route at a glance
- Distance & duration: ~3.5 hours nonstop, MNL to SIN.
- Carriers nonstop: Singapore Airlines (SQ), Philippine Airlines (PR), Cebu Pacific (5J), Scoot (TR), Jetstar Asia (3K).
- Frequency: ~80 weekly departures, multi-daily.
- OFW corridor: Yes — large skilled-migrant base.
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Best time to book
Cheapest pockets are February through early March and mid-September to mid-November, when fares dip to PHP 9,500-12,500 roundtrip. Avoid the Dec 15-Jan 5 balikbayan rush and the Chinese New Year window (late Jan-Feb), kasi demand from kabayan heading home and returning to SG pushes fares past PHP 24,000. Book 8-12 weeks out for the tipid sweet spot po; Tuesday and Wednesday departures shave PHP 1,500-3,000 versus Friday/Sunday. Last-minute fares within 14 days are almost always mahal, especially on SQ’s evening banks.
Carriers compared
| Feature | Singapore Airlines (SQ) | Philippine Airlines (PR) | Cebu Pacific (5J) | Scoot (TR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical economy roundtrip | PHP 14,000-22,000 | PHP 12,000-18,000 | PHP 10,000-15,000 | PHP 9,500-14,000 |
| Base baggage | 30 kg | 23 kg | 0 kg | 0 kg |
| OFW uplift | none formal | +10 kg (Bayani) = 33 kg | OFW prepaid bundles | none |
| Frequency ex-MNL | ~28 weekly | ~21 weekly | ~21 weekly | ~7 weekly |
| OFW friendliness | High — premium service | High — Tagalog crew | Mid — bundles required | Low — pay-as-you-go |
Fare bracket (peso-first)
- Low (Feb-Mar, Sep-mid-Nov): PHP 9,500-13,500 (SGD 230-325 / USD 170-240).
- Mid (Apr-Jul, late Nov): PHP 14,000-19,000 (SGD 335-455 / USD 250-340).
- Peak (CNY, Dec 15-Jan 5): PHP 24,000-32,000 (SGD 575-770 / USD 425-570).
OFW-specific notes
Kabayan, expect fuller cabins around end-of-contract and vacation-leave windows. SQ’s premium economy upgrade is reasonable kapag may pasalubong overload — usually PHP 4,000-6,000 buy-up at check-in. PAL’s Bayani Program is the safer route kapag rebooking-flexible kayo. Dapat dala mo ang work permit at IPA letter — Changi T2 immigration sometimes asks first-timers. Paano kung delayed? SQ rebooks within the same operating day; budget carriers may bump you 24-48 hours.
FAQ
Magkano ang ticket Manila to Singapore? Roughly PHP 11,000-17,000 (SGD 265-410 / USD 195-300) roundtrip economy off-peak; peak hits PHP 24,000-32,000.
Visa-free ba ang Pinoy sa Singapore? Oo po — 30 days visa-free para sa tourism. OFWs travel under employment pass na sponsored ng employer.
Anong airline ang pinaka-sulit? Scoot at Cebu Pacific are cheapest base fares; SQ gives 30 kg + premium service. Para sa OFW pasalubong runs, SQ o PAL mas sulit.
Ilan oras ang flight? Around 3h 30m nonstop, MNL to SIN.
Related guides on this site
- OFW flights guide →
- Singapore Airlines 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 →.