How often do EWR to MNL prices change?

Across 10 day-to-day comparisons the fare changed on 8 (80%), by $79 in a typical move. Based on 11 daily checks between Oct 1 and Oct 27 of a 7-night round trip leaving Dec 15.

EWR to Manila flights from $2,083 (checked Oct 27)

Lowest fare in our latest check

Newark (EWR) to Manila (MNL): $2,083 round trip in December on Alaska / JAL, 2 stops

Sample dates Dec 15 to Dec 22 · checked Oct 27 · fares change daily

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What EWR to Manila costs, from our daily checks

Lowest fare found each day for a 7-night round trip leaving Dec 15, economy, in USD. How we measure

$2,083 is a high price for EWR to Manila: higher than 70% of the fares we observed over 11 daily checks between Oct 1 and Oct 27 (checked Oct 27).

30-day range $1,832 to $2,083, median $1,972.

great: Great: up to $1,898
good: Good: up to $1,939
typical: Typical: up to $1,984
high: High: above $1,984 (today)

Lowest fare found each day for the same trip, 11 checks, last checked Oct 27.

Show the daily figures

Date checked	Lowest fare
2026-10-01	$1,832
2026-10-08	$1,858
2026-10-11	$1,898
2026-10-13	$1,984
2026-10-16	$1,972
2026-10-19	$1,972
2026-10-21	$1,901
2026-10-22	$2,082
2026-10-24	$2,082
2026-10-26	$1,939
2026-10-27	$2,083

Across 10 day-to-day comparisons the fare changed on 8 (80%), by $79 in a typical move.

Fare by month, EWR to MNL

Of the 6 months we priced (November to April 2027), February 2027 had the lowest observed fare at $821 (checked Oct 22) and December the highest at $2,083, each for a 7-night trip from the 15th.

Month	Lowest observed	Trip priced	Checked	Alert
November	$1,138United	Nov 15 to Nov 22	Oct 22	Alert me under $960
December	$2,083Alaska / JAL	Dec 15 to Dec 22	Oct 27	Alert me under $1,770
January 2027	$1,272Turkish Airlines	Jan 15 to Jan 22	Oct 22	Alert me under $1,080
February 2027	$821Delta / Korean Air	Feb 15 to Feb 22	Oct 22	Alert me under $690
March 2027	$821United	Mar 15 to Mar 22	Oct 22	Alert me under $690
April 2027	$882United	Apr 15 to Apr 22	Oct 22	Alert me under $740

Alert targets are 15% under the observed fare, rounded down to $10. Each month is the same 7-night trip from the 15th.

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EWR

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MNL

Manila

Air-time estimate

~18h

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Distance

~8,501 mi

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From EWR airport to Manila

Reaching Newark Liberty International

NJ Transit AirTrain + Path train from Penn Station: $15.50 total, 35-45 minutes, runs 24/7, most reliable option. Uber/Lyft from Midtown Manhattan: $28-42 (surges hit 7-9am and 4-6pm), 25-40 minutes depending on traffic. Taxi from Penn Station: $15-18 flat rate to Newark, then $15 tack-on for EWR itself (total ~$33-38), but expect 40+ minutes. Rental car pickup: available at all terminals, prices start $35/day for economy.

Getting from MNL into Manila

Option 1 — Grab (ride-hailing): The only realistic option for most travelers. From NAIA Terminals 1-4 to BGC expect ₱350-600 (~$6-10) and 30-60 minutes without traffic, up to 90 minutes during rush hour (7-9am, 5-8pm). Book inside the terminal through the app before stepping outside. Option 2 — NAIA Expressway/Airport Taxi: Official metered airport taxis at designated queues outside each terminal; rates run ₱400-700 to Makati or BGC. Avoid unlicensed touts who will quote ₱2,000+. Option 3 — Airport Express Bus (PH-BUS): ₱100 flat fare running from all terminals to several Makati and BGC stops; slow but air-conditioned and budget-friendly for solo travelers with light luggage. The MRT-3 is not directly accessible from NAIA — you'd need a tricycle or jeepney to reach it first, which isn't worth the complexity.

Planning Newark to Manila

Manila is one of Southeast Asia's most misunderstood cities — Americans often use it as a layover hub for Palawan or Boracay, not realizing the capital itself is worth 3-4 dedicated days. The city is chaotic, loud, deeply Catholic, and genuinely fascinating. You'll find a 16th-century Spanish walled city (Intramuros) blocks away from gleaming BGC skyscrapers, and world-class Japanese and Korean dining that costs a fraction of what it does back home. Manila rewards travelers who lean into the disorder rather than fighting it.

Local basics

Language: Filipino (Tagalog) and English — English is a co-official language and universally spoken in ManilaCurrency: Philippine Peso (PHP)

Best-month weather in Manila

January

70–87°F · 3 rain days

Peak dry season with low humidity and clear skies — Manila's most pleasant month. Occasional cool northeast winds make evenings genuinely comfortable.

February

69–88°F · 2 rain days

Driest month of the year with nearly zero rain and blue skies daily. Daytime heat is manageable and nights are refreshingly cool for the tropics.

The destination guide flags July and August and September as the least favorable months.

Two areas to consider

BGC (Bonifacio Global City)

luxury

Manila's most livable district — wide sidewalks (a rarity), reliable power, zero street flooding, and a concentration of great restaurants and bars. Stay here for The Shangri-La BGC, Seda BGC, or boutique options like Z Hostel if budget-conscious. Poblacion in neighboring Makati is a 10-minute Grab away for nightlife.

Makati CBD

mid-range

The original business and upscale district, with Ayala Center malls, Greenbelt restaurants, and solid mid-range hotels like Acacia Hotel and Citadines Salcedo. Less polished than BGC but more authentic, with great street food on Pasong Tamo and a walkable evening scene in Legazpi Village.

Local planning tip

Book Philippine Airlines' nonstop LAX-MNL specifically on the A350 routing and request seats 30A or 30K — the last row before premium economy, which has no seat reclining into you from behind and direct access to the rear galley where crew are generous with snacks on the 14-hour flight. More importantly: exchange money at a Sanry's Money Changer inside Robinsons Galleria or Greenbelt mall, not at the airport. Airport rates are 5-8% worse than mall money changers, and the difference on $500 is meaningful. Never use hotel front desks for currency exchange — the rates are criminal.

Visa and entry notes for US travelers

US passport holders receive a free 30-day visa on arrival at NAIA, no pre-registration or e-visa required as of 2026 — just show your passport and onward ticket. This can be extended at any Bureau of Immigration office for ₱3,030 for an additional 29 days (making it 59 days total), then again up to a maximum of 36 months total stay. The Bureau of Immigration in Intramuros handles extensions; arrive early or use an accredited travel agent to avoid multi-hour lines. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date. There is no arrival card requirement as of 2024 — the paper forms were eliminated. Confirmed return or onward ticket is technically required and immigration officers do occasionally ask for it.