Cheap flights from Manila to Rabaul
Ninoy Aquino Intl is the departure point for every itinerary on this route, and Tokua is the arrival airport. Cheap flights from Manila to Rabaul are all connecting itineraries, with at least one stop between the two airports. These trips are usually planned well ahead for family visits, work or a longer holiday between a capital city and a regional destination in Papua New Guinea, so the cheapest-looking fare is not always the easiest journey. Compare the full connection, not just the first price you see, before you book.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Air NiuginiPX | with a stop | — | 1 Aug 2027 | from $471 | Search 1 Aug 2027 |
 Philippine AirlinesPR | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.0 | 1 Jun 2027 | from $566 | Search 1 Jun 2027 |
 QantasQF | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.2 | 1 Jun 2027 | from $791 | Search 1 Jun 2027 |
 All Nippon AirwaysNH | with a stop | — | 17 Mar 2027 | from $1,168 | Search 17 Mar 2027 |
 Cathay PacificCX | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 1 May 2027 | from $1,196 | Search 1 May 2027 |
 Singapore AirlinesSQ | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 1 Apr 2027 | from $1,833 | Search 1 Apr 2027 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 13 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: August — from $471.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2026 | from $1,397 | 1 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $758 | 22 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $658 | 1 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $477 | 17 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $910 | 1 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $859 | 1 May 2027 | |
| June 2027 | from $566 | 1 Jun 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $910 | 1 Jul 2027 | |
| August 2027 | from $471 | 1 Aug 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Manila | Ninoy Aquino Intl MNL | 11 km |
| Rabaul | Tokua RAB | 27 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
Christmas, school holidays and other peak travel periods can push demand up on a route that already requires a connection, so prices are rarely flat across the year. August is the cheapest month in the dated range shown, while December through July also have prices for comparison. Check weekday and weekend departures separately in the price calendar, and book earlier if your dates fall near a holiday or school break.
Airlines and what to expect
Every carrier on this list operates this route with at least one connection, so the difference is where you change planes and how long the journey takes rather than a nonstop option. Air Niugini, Philippine Airlines, Qantas, All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines are the named carriers; none is described here as a low-cost airline, so check baggage, meals and seat rules before comparing fares. If separate tickets are involved, connection protection and rebooking rights matter as much as the base fare.
Arriving — Rabaul
Arrange your arrival transfer before you leave Manila, because Tokua is not a walk-out airport into the centre of Rabaul and onward transport is best settled in advance. Allow time for immigration, baggage collection and the first questions at the airport before you expect to be in town.
Road transfer is the usual way in, and the first hours are easier if you have confirmed where you are staying and how you will reach it. Check the arrival time against daylight and your accommodation's check-in, since a late arrival after a long connection can make the first night harder than the flight itself.
Before you go: Papua New Guinea
- Currency
- PGK (K)
- Power sockets
- Type I · 240 V
- Language
- Papua New Guinean Sign Language, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu, English
- Emergency number
- 112, 110, 111
- Calling code
- +675
- Internet domain
- .pg
- Time zone
- UTC+10 (Pacific/Port_Moresby)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Check whether checked baggage, meals and seat selection are included before treating a fare as cheaper.
- Confirm that your itinerary departs from Ninoy Aquino Intl and allows enough time for a connection.
- Check passport, visa and entry requirements for Papua New Guinea before you book.
- Compare August dates first if your plans are flexible, then widen to the other months shown.
- Recheck connection times and separate-ticket risks if your route uses more than one airline.
Frequently asked questions
Manila – Rabaul: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for August 2027 — $471. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Manila – Rabaul: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Air Niugini, Philippine Airlines, Qantas, All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines.
Manila – Rabaul: are there direct flights?
Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Manila to Rabaul?
The distance is about 4,025 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 5 h 22 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.
Which airports serve Manila – Rabaul?
Manila: Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL). Rabaul: Tokua (RAB).
What is the time difference between Manila and Rabaul?
Rabaul is 2 h ahead of Manila.