Flying from Manila to Colombo

The distance between Manila and Colombo is approximately 4,568.85km. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. September is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
S$ 221
Cebu Pacific Cebu Pacific MNL-CMB 28h 20m · 1 stop Mon, Oct 5
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Cheapest return
S$ 326
Vietnam Airlines Vietnam Airlines MNL-CMB 22h · 2 stops Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 23
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Best time to book
September
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
4,568.85km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest flights from Manila to Colombo in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way fares start at S$ 221, and round-trip tickets start at S$ 326.

Popular airlines from Manila to Colombo

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Manila to Colombo, including AirAsia, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific offers the lowest prices on this route.
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Philippine Airlines logo Philippine Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Manila to Colombo according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Manila to Colombo.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Manila to Colombo?

The average price of one-way flights from Manila to Colombo purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Manila to Colombo is September, with an average price of S$ 240, and the most expensive month is July, with an average price of up to S$ 517.

S$ 517
S$ 379
S$ 240
S$ 102
    Cheapest
  • S$ 477
    Aug
  • S$ 240
    Sep
  • S$ 258
    Oct
  • S$ 357
    Nov
  • S$ 289
    Dec
  • S$ 384
    Jan
  • S$ 311
    Feb
  • S$ 390
    Mar
  • S$ 465
    Apr
  • S$ 511
    May
  • S$ 486
    Jun
  • S$ 517
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Manila to Colombo?

The average price of round-trip flights from Manila to Colombo purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Manila to Colombo is February, with an average price of S$ 579, and the most expensive month is April, with an average price of up to S$ 942.

S$ 942
S$ 761
S$ 579
S$ 398
    Cheapest
  • S$ 727
    Aug
  • S$ 903
    Sep
  • S$ 754
    Oct
  • S$ 659
    Nov
  • S$ 801
    Dec
  • S$ 916
    Jan
  • S$ 579
    Feb
  • S$ 748
    Mar
  • S$ 942
    Apr
  • S$ 910
    May
  • S$ 859
    Jun
  • S$ 726
    Jul

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Manila (MNL) to Colombo (CMB)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Cebu Pacific offers one-way fares as low as S$ 221 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MNL to CMB on Mon, Oct 5), while Vietnam Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 326 departing on Thu, Aug 20 and returning on Sun, Aug 23.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Manila to Colombo with the following airlines, including: AirAsia Berhad Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Manila to Colombo is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Manila to Colombo, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Oct 5, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 221.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Cebu Pacific.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Colombo travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Manila to Colombo is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Manila to Colombo on August 11, 2026 with Cebu Pacific, with prices starting at S$ 222.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Colombo, with Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport (MNL-CMB) is by far the most common option on this route: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
  • The time difference between Colombo and Manila is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Manila to Colombo is S$ 600. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Manila and Colombo, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • AirAsia Berhad, Cebu Pacific and Scootare the most popular budget airlines flying from Manila to Colombo. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the lowest estimated prices found in the last 24 hours and include all taxes and fees.

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Real-time pricing updates

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.