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LAX · North America
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- USD
- Visa for PH
- Visa required (apply via embassy/VFS)
- OFW relevance
- Low — mostly tourism / balikbayan
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Philippine Airlines
PR
- Frequency
- 14× / week
- Baggage
- 23kg +10
- Migrant program
- ✓
Ang Manila (MNL) papuntang Los Angeles (LAX) ay ang pinakamalaking balikbayan corridor ng Pilipinas, dinadaanan nang nonstop ng Philippine Airlines na may humigit-kumulang 14 weekly departures at 13-oras na flight. Ang off-peak roundtrip economy fares ay nasa pagitan ng PHP 55,000-85,000, lumalampas sa PHP 130,000 tuwing Pasko balikbayan season. Ang SoCal ay nagho-host ng pinakamalaking Filipino-American diaspora, kaya laging busy ang ruta.
Sulyap sa ruta
- Distansya at tagal: ~13 oras nonstop, MNL papuntang LAX.
- Mga carrier nonstop: Philippine Airlines (PR) lang. Ang United at Delta ay nagko-connect via Tokyo o Seoul.
- Frequency: ~14 weekly departures (twice-daily PAL).
- Travel profile: Balikbayan-dominant, family visits + Christmas reunion runs.
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Pinakamagandang panahon ng booking
Ang pinakamurang pockets ay mid-January hanggang March at September hanggang early November, kung saan bumababa ang fares sa PHP 52,000-68,000 roundtrip. Iwasan ang Dec 1-Jan 8 Pasko balikbayan rush, kasi nag-bo-book ng home flights ang buong SoCal Fil-Am community — pwedeng tumama ang fares ng PHP 150,000+. Mahal din ang June graduations at Holy Week (April). Para sa tipid pricing, mag-book ng 4-6 buwan bago po. Ang Tuesday at Wednesday departures ay nakakatipid ng PHP 4,000-7,000 kumpara sa weekend banks. Ang pag-connect via NRT o ICN sa United/Korean Air ay minsan 15-20% mas mura kaysa sa PAL nonstop, kapag flexible kayo sa schedule.
Paghahambing ng mga carrier
| Feature | Philippine Airlines (PR) — nonstop | United (UA) — via NRT/SFO | Delta (DL) — via ICN/HND |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical economy roundtrip | PHP 60,000-90,000 | PHP 52,000-78,000 | PHP 55,000-82,000 |
| Base baggage economy | 2 x 23 kg (US route uplift to 2x32 kg) | 2 x 23 kg | 2 x 23 kg |
| Total travel time | 13h direct | 18-22h with layover | 19-23h with layover |
| Frequency ex-MNL | ~14 weekly nonstop | Multiple daily via hub | Multiple daily via hub |
| Balikbayan-friendly | Mataas — Tagalog crew, balikbayan box-friendly | Katamtaman — mahabang layover | Katamtaman — Korean transit |
Fare bracket (peso-first)
- Low (Feb-Mar, Sep-early Nov): PHP 52,000-68,000 (USD 930-1,215).
- Mid (May-Jul, late Oct): PHP 70,000-95,000 (USD 1,250-1,700).
- Peak (Dec 1-Jan 8 Pasko, June reunions): PHP 110,000-150,000 (USD 1,965-2,680).
Mga paalala para sa balikbayan
Kabayan, hindi biro ang December rush — mag-book bago August para tipid. Ang two-bag US allowance ng PAL (32 kg each sa Premium Economy, 23 kg sa Economy) ay mahirap talunin para sa balikbayan-box runs. Magdala ng printed copy ng inyong I-94 record at green card / visa, kasi nagsisimula ang US CBP pre-clearance sa NAIA Terminal 1. Pasalubong tip: ang Philippine snacks, dried mangoes, at chocolate ay karaniwang fine sa US customs, pero nako-confiscate ang meat products at fresh fruit. Tumutulong ang mga Bayanihan Care reps sa NAIA sa first-time US travel paperwork ng OFs.
Mga Madalas Itanong (FAQ)
Magkano ang ticket Manila papuntang LA? Mga PHP 55,000-85,000 (USD 980-1,520) roundtrip economy off-peak; tumataas ang Pasko peak sa PHP 110,000-150,000.
Anong airline ang nag-fly nonstop sa LAX? PAL lang ang nonstop, twice-daily. Ang UA at DL ay nagko-connect via Tokyo o Seoul — minsan mas mura pero may layover.
Pwede ba magdala ng balikbayan box sa flight? Oo — pinapayagan ng PAL ang 2x32 kg sa US routes (Premium Economy) at 2x23 kg Economy. Mas mura ang door-to-door cargo pero 6-8 weeks tagal.
Kailan pinaka-mura ang flight? February-March at September-October. Iwasan ang Nov-Jan Pasko at June graduation season.
Mga kaugnay na artikulo sa site na ito
- Balikbayan flights mula Pilipinas →
- Mga flight papuntang United States →
- Philippine Airlines carrier guide →
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) →
Updated 9 May 2026. Ang FlyPilipinas ay 14-person Filipino editorial team; ang nilalaman ay sinasaliksik at ine-edit ng mga Filipino travel at OFW specialists. Tungkol sa author →.
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