Tips and hacks when booking flights to the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — When booking flights, we all want to save a buck while traveling in comfort. With this in mind, here are top tips and hacks for booking the cheapest flights to the Philippines from the US.

Book a non-stop flight

Flights to the Philippines are long. Each stopover increases your travel time and can leave you even more jetlagged.

For a more pleasant experience, consider booking direct flights with Philippine Airlines or United Airlines. Non-stop flights to the Philippines depart from Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Honolulu. In fact, the top departure cities for the Philippines are Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco.

If you don't live in those cities, it may make sense to travel there first and then fly directly across the ocean. By doing so, you'll avoid making a stopover during the nighttime. Spending the night aboard a plane is much more comfortable than looking for your connecting gate at an airport.

Use a travel agent to book flights

The distance between the Philippines and the US means flight prices can be significant. However, booking with an airline such as Singapore Airlines or Philippine Airlines can help you save on your flights and enjoy excellent in-flight service.

Your best bet is to have a travel agent look at the itineraries available for your travel dates and offer the best deals to you.

ASAP Tickets works directly with Philippine Airlines and other top airlines flying to the country. So, when you their travel agents, they can offer prices you won't find online, including below-market tickets from Philippine Airlines.

Book during off-peak season and save more

If you're flexible about your travel dates, you can save money by traveling during shoulder season or less