MNL → MELManila to Melbourne

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Direct flights from Manila (MNL) to Melbourne (MEL): 9 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 60% of the last 10 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 4 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 10 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 6,314 km, an estimated 8 hours 36 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Manila and Melbourne. Updated 22 September 2026 at 02:18 UTC.

MNL Manila smooth · +12
MEL Melbourne smooth · +0
6,314 km · ~8h 36m est.
dep bank 12:55–20:309x weekly
Runs mixed · 2 airlines · 9x weekly · nonstop
60% on time

of the last 10 operated MNL → MEL flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −4 min. 0 of 10 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−4 minacross the last 10 operated legs
Flight time~8h 36mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures9x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 10

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Cebu Pacific AirPhilippine Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Cebu Pacific Air5J

Flights 5J49 12:55 Tu Fr Sa Su

Philippine AirlinesPR50% on time

Flights PR209 20:30 Mo Tu Th Fr Sa

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-21PR209arrived+17
09-205J49dep +24 → arr−33
09-195J49dep +86 → arr+38
09-19PR209dep +49 → arr+16
09-185J49dep +26 → arr−16
09-18PR209dep +28 → arr−15
09-17PR209dep +68 → arr+40
09-155J49dep +59 → arr−4
09-15PR209dep +21 → arr−30
09-14PR209arrived−49

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
MNLManila +12 min smooth ⛅ few clouds · WNW 8 kt Full MNL delay board →
MELMelbourne +0 min smooth 🌤 clear · S 9 kt Full MEL delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at MNL and MEL: 43% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +8 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Manila to Melbourne route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop MNL to MEL flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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MNL to MEL questions

Is MNL–MEL running on time right now?

Mostly on schedule. The departure side at MNL is the weaker end, route health score 75/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on MNL–MEL?

Operators schedule evening departures around 20:30 from MNL. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the MEL delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from MNL to MEL?

Great-circle distance is 6,314 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 476–571 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does MNL–MEL fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 9 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.