Sydney (SYD) to Manila (MNL) flights
An economy award from Sydney (SYD) to Manila (MNL) starts at 18,000 miles one way with Iberia Club on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $121.20. Qatar Airways Privilege Club charges the same. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Sydney (SYD) to Manila (MNL): Cebu Pacific Air, Philippine Airlines and Qantas. The two airports are 3,891 miles (6,262 km) apart. Qantas is in oneworld. There are also 24 ways to fly it with one stop, through Brisbane, Port Moresby and Melbourne and more.
How many miles SYD to MNL costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Iberia ClubOn Qantas | 18,000 | $121.20–430 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Philippine Airlines | 18,000 | $71.20–260 |
| British Airways ClubOn Qantas | 20,750 | $91.20–330 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Qantas | 23,000 | $71.20–130 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Philippine Airlines | 25,000 | $151.20–490 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qantas | 25,000 | $100.45–266.50 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Qantas | 26,000 | $71.20–630 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas | 27,000 | $151.20–350 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Qantas | 29,000 | $100.45–266.50 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Philippine Airlines | 30,000 | $91.20–110 |
| American AAdvantageOn Qantas | 30,000 | $71.20–130 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SYD to MNL
- Cebu Pacific AirNot in an alliance
- Philippine AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Qantasoneworld · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book SYD to MNL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Qantas
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qantas
- American AAdvantageBooks Qantas
- British Airways ClubBooks Qantas
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qantas
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Qantas
- Finnair PlusBooks Qantas
- Iberia ClubBooks Qantas
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Qantas
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qantas
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qantas
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Philippine Airlines
SYD to MNL with one stop
24 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Brisbane (BNE)Qantas the whole way
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- Via Port Moresby (POM)Air Niugini the whole wayPXPX
- Via Melbourne (MEL)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more, then Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific Air
- Via Denpasar (DPS)Garuda Indonesia, Jetstar and 3 more, then Cebu Pacific Air and Philippine Airlines
+2 - Via Jakarta (CGK)Garuda Indonesia and Qantas, then Cebu Pacific Air and Philippine Airlines
- Via Taipei (TPE)China Airlines the whole way
+4 - Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air the whole way
+1 - Via Perth (PER)Jetstar the whole way
- Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
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- Via Shenzhen (SZX)Shenzhen Airlines the whole way
- Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines and Scoot the whole way
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+1 - Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way
- Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Malaysia Airlines the whole way
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+1 - Via Hanoi (HAN)Vietnam Airlines the whole way
SYD to MNL: common questions
How many miles does SYD to MNL cost?
In economy it starts at 18,000 miles one way with Iberia Club on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $121.20. Next cheapest: Qatar Airways Privilege Club (18,000), British Airways Club (20,750) and JAL Mileage Bank (23,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SYD to MNL?
Cebu Pacific Air, Philippine Airlines and Qantas (oneworld) fly nonstop from Sydney (SYD) to Manila (MNL).
How far is Sydney from Manila by plane?
Sydney (SYD) and Manila (MNL) are 3,891 miles (6,262 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SYD to MNL award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Sydney and Manila?
The most direct connections are through Brisbane (BNE), Port Moresby (POM), Melbourne (MEL), Denpasar (DPS) and Jakarta (CGK). On 17 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Qantas through Brisbane.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.