2
Airlines
7×
Per week
₱25k
From (est.)
12h
Nonstop
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YVR · North America
- Country
- Canada
- Capital
- Ottawa
- Currency
- CAD
- Visa for PH
- Visa required (apply via embassy/VFS)
- OFW relevance
- Low — mostly tourism / balikbayan
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Philippine Airlines
PR
- Frequency
- 7× / week
- Baggage
- 23kg +10
- OFW program
- ✓
Air Canada
AC
- Frequency
- 7× / week
- Baggage
- 23kg
- OFW program
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Manila to Vancouver Flights — Schedule, Carriers, Best Time | 2026
Manila to Vancouver Flights — 2026
Manila (MNL) to Vancouver (YVR) is a major Canadian balikbayan corridor, flown nonstop by Philippine Airlines daily and Air Canada seasonally, with around 7 weekly departures and a 12-hour block. Off-peak roundtrip economy fares sit between PHP 55,000-82,000, surging during Pasko balikbayan season. British Columbia’s Filipino-Canadian community — Surrey, Richmond, Burnaby — is one of Canada’s largest.
Route at a glance
- Distance & duration: ~12 hours nonstop, MNL to YVR.
- Carriers nonstop: Philippine Airlines (PR), Air Canada (AC).
- Frequency: ~7 weekly departures (PAL daily, AC seasonal).
- Travel profile: Balikbayan-dominant, healthcare worker + skilled-migration visits.
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Best time to book
Cheapest pockets are late January through March at September through early November, when fares dip to PHP 52,000-68,000 roundtrip. Avoid the Dec 1-Jan 8 Pasko balikbayan rush, kasi the Lower Mainland Fil-Can community books months ahead. Summer (Jun-Aug) is also peak for family reunions at Filipino-Canadian wedding season. Air Canada’s seasonal schedule (May-Oct) is sometimes 10-15% cheaper than PAL daily — sulit kapag tumama sa schedule mo. Book 4-6 months ahead po for Pasko. Tuesday and Wednesday departures save PHP 3,500-6,000.
Carriers compared
| Feature | Philippine Airlines (PR) | Air Canada (AC) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical economy roundtrip | PHP 58,000-88,000 | PHP 55,000-82,000 |
| Base baggage economy | 2 x 23 kg | 2 x 23 kg |
| Frequency ex-MNL | Daily | ~3 weekly seasonal (May-Oct) |
| Balikbayan-friendly | High — Tagalog crew, balikbayan box-friendly | Mid — Star Alliance perks |
| In-flight | Free meals, Tagalog entertainment | Free meals, multilingual |
Fare bracket (peso-first)
- Low (Feb-Mar, Sep-early Nov): PHP 52,000-68,000 (CAD 1,290-1,685 / USD 930-1,215).
- Mid (Apr-May, late Oct): PHP 70,000-95,000 (CAD 1,735-2,355 / USD 1,250-1,700).
- Peak (Dec 1-Jan 8, Jun-Aug): PHP 110,000-150,000 (CAD 2,725-3,720 / USD 1,965-2,680).
Balikbayan-specific notes
Kabayan, BC’s Fil-Can community is the second-largest in Canada after Toronto’s GTA — Pasko balikbayan demand is intense. PAL’s 2x23 kg economy fits a balikbayan box; Premium Economy bumps to 2x32 kg, perfect kapag may bagong appliance. YVR has the SkyTrain Canada Line direct sa downtown Vancouver (~PHP 350 / CAD 8.65, 25 min) — mas tipid kaysa $40+ taxi. Surrey, Richmond, at Burnaby host the largest Fil-Can clusters, with Filipino bakeries, sari-sari stores, at restaurants along Kingsway at Scott Road. Pasalubong tip: dried fish at salted egg laway in vacuum-sealed packs are usually fine; iwasan ang fresh meat at fruit (CFIA confiscates).
FAQ
Magkano ang ticket Manila to Vancouver? Roughly PHP 55,000-82,000 (CAD 1,365-2,030 / USD 980-1,465) off-peak; Pasko peak hits PHP 110,000-150,000.
Sino nag-fly nonstop? PAL daily at AC seasonal (May-Oct, 3x weekly).
Kailangan ba ng visa? Yes — Canadian TRV required, multi-entry valid up to 10 years.
Saan ang Pinoy community sa Vancouver? Surrey, Richmond, Burnaby — sizable Fil-Can base.
Related guides on this site
- Balikbayan flights from the Philippines →
- Flights to Canada →
- Philippine Airlines carrier guide →
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) →
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 →.