Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL): what you need to know
The timezone in Manila is UTC+8, which is 13 hours ahead of Durham.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your RDU to MNL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between RDU and MNL include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
Currently, Rs147,775 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs304,584. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RDU to MNL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from RDU to MNL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights departing from Raleigh / Durham Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near RDU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
Book a hotel close to MNL if you're on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport rental car and discover Manila and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. May is the busiest month to visit Manila. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in September.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport for May if you'd like to go to Manila during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RDU to MNL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the Philippines
Manila is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the Philippines just waiting to be explored. About 8 kilometres north-east of Manila, a trip to Quezon City will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Botanical Garden & Arboretum, Christ the King and Art in Island.
If there's time to check out another corner of the Philippines, consider Taguig, roughly 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. The Mind Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Manila - BGC and One Bonifacio High Street Park are among the biggest draws.