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Among airlines operating Manila to Tokyo flights:

• Cebu Pacific: offers free seat selection
• ANA: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Japan Airlines: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

5 airlines operate flights between Manila and Tokyo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Philippine Airlines
• Japan Airlines
• ANA
• Cebu Pacific
• Jetstar Japan

Flights from Manila to Tokyo usually depart from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) and may arrive at several airports in Tokyo area, including Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Tokyo Narita (NRT).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Cebu Pacific: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Philippine Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Jetstar Japan: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Manila to Tokyo:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average S$ 333 return, compared with S$ 408 via a stopover through Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge S$ 29–S$ 127 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Manila to Tokyo most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 84% of one-stop connections
• Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 3% of one-stop connections

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Manila to Tokyo route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at S$ 339 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at S$ 370, a difference of S$ 30. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Manila to Tokyo route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 14 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Manila to Tokyo flights, with 46% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, Night flights for 18%, and Evening flights for 9%.

Some of the most popular sights in Tokyo are Akihabara Electric Town, Ginza, and Akihabara Railway Station. These are among the most viewed places in Tokyo on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Manila to Tokyo:

• Earliest: departs at 00:40 and lands at 04:59
• Latest: departs at 23:30 and lands at 03:49.

The flight takes about 4h 19m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 47% above the route average of S$ 339. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Manila to Tokyo takes 4h 19m, covering 4,836 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Japan Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while ANA has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Manila to Tokyo flights are:

• Japan Airlines: 95% on time
• ANA: 95% on time
• Philippine Airlines: 93% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 92% of the time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 50m, compared to 10h 56m via Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB) and 10h 59m via Incheon Intl (ICN).

Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Manila (Japan Time vs Philippine Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Tokyo is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) – daily rates from around S$ 22:

• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• Avis
• Wheego

Near Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) – daily rates from around S$ 17:

• Relax Rent A Car
• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• JDM Rent a car

Return flights from Manila to Tokyo range from S$ 255 to S$ 485, with an average of S$ 339 over the past 12 months. Anything below S$ 255 counts as a good deal.