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Airlines
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Per week
₱12.6k
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4.3h
Nonstop
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PUS · East Asia
- Country
- South Korea
- Capital
- Seoul
- Currency
- KRW
- Visa for PH
- Visa required (apply via embassy/VFS)
- OFW relevance
- Medium — mixed OFW + tourism
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Philippine Airlines
PR
- Frequency
- 14× / week
- Baggage
- 23kg +10
- OFW program
- ✓
Cebu Pacific
5J
- Frequency
- 14× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid)
- OFW program
- ✓
Manila to Busan Flights — Schedule, Carriers, Best Time | 2026
Manila to Busan Flights — 2026
Manila (MNL) to Busan (PUS) is a tourism-driven secondary Korea corridor, flown nonstop by Jin Air, Philippine Airlines, and Cebu Pacific with around 14 combined weekly departures and a 4.3-hour block. Off-peak roundtrip economy fares sit between PHP 14,500-22,000, climbing during cherry blossom and autumn foliage. Busan offers a chill alternative to crowded Seoul — sulit para sa beach lovers, seafood foodies, at K-drama fans heading sa southern Korea coast.
Route at a glance
- Distance & duration: ~4.3 hours nonstop, MNL to PUS.
- Carriers nonstop: Jin Air (LJ), Philippine Airlines (PR), Cebu Pacific (5J).
- Frequency: ~14 weekly combined departures.
- OFW corridor: No — predominantly tourism, K-drama tourism, food-tripping.
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Best time to book
Cheapest pockets are late January through early March and June through early September, when fares dip to PHP 13,500-17,000 roundtrip. Avoid cherry blossom (early-mid April), autumn foliage (mid-Oct to mid-Nov), Korean Chuseok (mid-Sep), and Dec 15-Jan 5, when tourism demand pushes fares past PHP 32,000. Book 8-12 weeks out po for tipid pricing. Tuesday and Wednesday departures shave PHP 1,500-2,500 versus weekend banks. Jin Air often runs the most aggressive promos via SkyScanner deals.
Carriers compared
| Feature | Jin Air (LJ) | Philippine Airlines (PR) | Cebu Pacific (5J) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical economy roundtrip | PHP 15,500-20,500 | PHP 17,500-23,500 | PHP 13,500-19,000 |
| Base baggage | 15 kg | 23 kg | 0 kg (paid bundle) |
| Frequency ex-MNL | ~7 weekly | ~4 weekly | ~3 weekly |
| Friendliness | High — Korean Air subsidiary | High — Tagalog crew, full-service | Mid — bundle-driven LCC |
Fare bracket (peso-first)
- Low (Feb-Mar, Jun-early Sep): PHP 13,500-17,000 (KRW 320,000-403,000 / USD 240-305).
- Mid (May, late Sep-late Nov): PHP 18,000-24,000 (KRW 426,000-568,000 / USD 320-430).
- Peak (Sakura, autumn, Chuseok, Dec 15-Jan 5): PHP 32,000-44,000 (KRW 758,000-1,042,000 / USD 570-785).
Travel notes
Sulit ang direct MNL-PUS para sa tourists na ayaw sa crowded Seoul — Busan offers Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village, fresh seafood sa Jagalchi Market. Korea visa application requires bank statement (PHP 100k+ recommended), ITR, employment certificate; processing 5-8 working days. Gimhae (PUS) Airport is 30 min from city center via Busan-Gimhae LRT. Paano kung delayed? PR rebooks via SkyTeam onward; LJ via Korean Air subsidiary network; 5J more limited.
FAQ
Magkano ang ticket Manila to Busan? Roughly PHP 14,500-22,000 (KRW 343,000-521,000 / USD 260-395) roundtrip economy off-peak; peak hits PHP 32,000-44,000.
Visa-free ba ang Pinoy sa Busan? Hindi po — Korea visa required.
May direct flight ba galing Manila? Oo po — LJ, PR, 5J fly ~14 combined weekly, around 4.3 hours.
Anong airline ang pinaka-sulit? LJ cheapest base; PAL full-service; 5J cheapest with promo.
Related guides on this site
- Manila to Incheon Seoul flights →
- Jin Air carrier guide →
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) →
- Best time to book flights from the Philippines →
Updated 9 May 2026. Maria Santos is a pseudonymous editorial persona; content is researched and edited by Filipino travel and OFW specialists. About the author →.