Book direct flights from Manila to Xiamen: One way flights from $60, round trip flights from $140. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

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You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Manila to Xiamen, including Xiamen Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Philippine Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Manila to Xiamen according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Manila to Xiamen

The distance between Manila and Xiamen is approximately 1,155.24 km. It takes around 2 hours 20 minutes on average to fly from Manila to Xiamen. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price $60
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $140
Off-season for travel September
Peak season for travel January
Flight distance 1,155.24 km
Average flight time 2 hours 20 minutes
Popular airline Xiamen Airlines
Flight statistics for the Manila–Xiamen route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Manila to Xiamen

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Manila to Xiamen?

The average price of one-way flights from Manila to Xiamen 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 Xiamen is July, with an average price of $118; while the month with the highest flight price is usually February, with an average price of up to $254.

$254
$186
$118
$50
  • $118
    Jul
  • $126
    Aug
  • $124
    Sep
  • $134
    Oct
  • $120
    Nov
  • $186
    Dec
  • $136
    Jan
  • $254
    Feb
  • $193
    Mar
  • $175
    Apr
  • $155
    May
  • $121
    Jun

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

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

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Manila to Xiamen are found during August, with an average price of $162. Conversely, the highest prices are found during February, with an average price of up to $402.

$402
$282
$162
$42
    Cheapest
  • $218
    Jul
  • $162
    Aug
  • $182
    Sep
  • $226
    Oct
  • $216
    Nov
  • $282
    Dec
  • $219
    Jan
  • $402
    Feb
  • $299
    Mar
  • $287
    Apr
  • $243
    May
  • $222
    Jun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Manila to Xiamen (MNL-XMN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Philippine Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $60 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MNL to XMN on Tue, Sep 15), while Philippine Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $140 departing on Mon, Aug 10 and returning on Sun, Aug 16.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Manila to Xiamen with the following airlines, including: Xiamen Airlines Philippine Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours 20 minutes to fly from Manila (MNL) to Xiamen (XMN).
  • 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 Xiamen 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 32 flight per week flying from Manila to Xiamen. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Xiamen Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MF820 (22:19) Philippine Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- PR3230 (22:19)
  • To find best deals on flights from Manila to Xiamen, 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 Tue, Sep 15, with one-way flights priced at just $60.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Philippine Airlines.
    · 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 Xiamen travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Manila to Xiamen is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Manila to Xiamen on July 30, 2026 with Philippine Airlines, with prices starting at $164.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Xiamen, with Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (MNL-XMN) is by far the most common option on this route: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN).
  • The time difference between Xiamen and Manila is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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.

Flight from Manila to Xiamen

Xiamen is a sub-provincial city situated beside the Taiwan Strait in the south-eastern Fujian Province of the People’s Republic of China. It is china’s one of the five Special economic zones. The city gained prominence for its temperate climate, Gulangyu Island, Hokkien culture and generally lesser pollution comparatively. Xiamen was called the second “most suitable city for living” in 2006, and also China’s “most romantic city” in 2011. The city derived its present name from the Xiamen Castle constructed by Zhou Dexing in 1387during the Ming dynasty for coastal defense.

Tip: The climate is a monsoonal humid subtropical climate featuring a long, hot summer and a shorter, mild and dry winter so the tourists should prepare accordingly.

Getting to Xiamen

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) is barely at a distance of approximately 12 km from the city of Xiamen, and it would take around 15 minutes to get to the city from the airport. One can find flights from Manila to Xiamen with no difficulty as there are several offers from multiple airline services. 

There are also direct flights from Manila to Xiamen while some flights to Xiamen have one connecting stop in between. Numerous low-cost flights operated by Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines are also available. The flight time varies between 2 hours to 14 hours, depending on the duration of the layover in between.

Tip: It is advised to book flights in advance to save money and get cheaper flights.

What to do

Xiamen has a lot to offer in terms of its rich cultural and historical heritage along with great architecture and mountains. The place to be visited surely in Xiamen is Gulangyu Islands which can be reached through ferry in about 5 minutes and is celebrated for its subtle natural beauty, ancient relics, and diverse architecture. The South Putuo Temple, Sunlight Rock Temple, Holishan Fortress and other architectural buildings like the Earth Buildings of Yongding and Nanjing Earth Buildings are a treasure mine of the historical influences of dynasties and Buddhism. 

Another major attraction is Mount Wuyi which is the most remarkable area for conservation of biodiversity in southeast China and refuges for a wide variety and number of ancient and relic species, a few of which are endemic to China. There is also Wanshi Botanical Garden which has several scenic spots in the skillfully designed gardens near the Modanyan reservoir situated on the northern slope of Shi Mountain. 

Tip: Xiamen has great public transport of bus, train, metro, ferry, and taxi which can be used for an easy and hassle-free commute.

Where to stay

For an easy way into all the tourist destinations, the Siming district in the center of Xiamen is one of the best areas which naturally also has all the cheap hotels and stays. The options for the Siming district can be split into East and West where the hotels on the west side are nearer to all of the attractions whereas the cluster of hotels on the East side has the superior-rated international 5-star picks. Travelers can also stay on Gulangyu Island for those wanting to experience the island at a close range, or they can stay on Pearl Bay if they want to be near a beach even though there are no beachside resorts, but there are hotels and homestays that are a stone’s throw from the beach.

Tip: To get the best-rated hotels and guesthouses with discounts, book early for more economic travel experience and stay.

Shopping and Dining:

There are hundreds of shopping malls, theatres, and restaurants. Visit the main business street in Gulangyu Island, Longtou Road, from where you can shop for souvenir and art wares, such as sculptures, beaded embroidery, and jade articles.

Xiamen is not only about shopping but delicious food with unique flavors as well. A great dish famous among Xiamen people is Shachamian. A delicious soup in which you can add your likable ingredients to make it spicy. Jiangmuya- Ginger Duck is great to go with to get warmed up in winter.

Want to know more about the places to visit in Xiamen before you go there? Check the Trip.com app for all your travel needs. Be it the flight bookings in real-time with secure payments, clubbing your hotel bookings, finding the right package deal or choosing a day tour to suit your budget, the app is always there to help save you time, effort and money in unending searches. Happy vacations!      

                                                                    

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