Flying from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
The timezone in Manila is UTC+8, which is 13 hours ahead of Houston.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your HOU to MNL flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd love to explore another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from William P. Hobby Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Los Angeles International Airport is a popular stop between HOU and MNL.
How to find the cheapest flights from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way William P. Hobby Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight is P33,790. A return ticket is currently P70,333. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HOU to MNL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU's address is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
81.06% of flights departing from William P. Hobby Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of HOU.
William P. Hobby Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to HOU:
Arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late William P. Hobby Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MNL instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Ninoy Aquino International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar and find adventure across Manila and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Ninoy Aquino International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila
From Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
April is the most popular month for flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Manila in February.
Before locking in your flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Manila, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HOU to MNL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Philippines
You've seen Manila, now it's time to explore more of Philippines. Travel about 8 kilometres north-east to Quezon City to tick off its leading attractions. From Pinky Spikes to Province and GEE’s SPOT GARDEN by Gerard, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 13 kilometres south-east of Manila, Taguig is another essential stop in Philippines. Start your sightseeing at Sib Plants, Philippine Science Heritage Centre or Salinlahi Museum and BGC Astronaut Mural.
