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KHH · East Asia
- Country
- Taiwan
- Capital
- Taipei
- Currency
- TWD
- Visa for PH
- Visa-free entry for PH passport
- OFW relevance
- Medium — mixed OFW + tourism
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EVA Air
BR
- Frequency
- 7× / week
- Baggage
- 30kg
- OFW program
- —
Cebu Pacific
5J
- Frequency
- 7× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid)
- OFW program
- ✓
Manila to Kaohsiung Flights — Schedule, Carriers, Best Time | 2026
Manila to Kaohsiung Flights — 2026
Manila (MNL) to Kaohsiung (KHH) is a southern Taiwan corridor, flown nonstop by EVA Air and Cebu Pacific with around 7 combined weekly departures and a 2.3-hour block. Off-peak roundtrip economy fares sit between PHP 11,000-17,000, climbing during Lunar New Year and summer holidays. Mixed traffic — tourism plus OFW factory workers heading sa southern Taiwan industrial parks (Kaohsiung, Tainan, Pingtung).
Route at a glance
- Distance & duration: ~2.3 hours nonstop, MNL to KHH.
- Carriers nonstop: EVA Air (BR), Cebu Pacific (5J).
- Frequency: ~7 weekly combined departures.
- OFW corridor: Yes — southern Taiwan factory-worker kabayan.
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Best time to book
Cheapest pockets are late January (post-NYE) and June through early September, when fares dip to PHP 10,000-13,000 roundtrip. Avoid Lunar New Year (late Jan-Feb), Tomb Sweeping (early April), summer Taiwan school break, and Dec 15-Jan 5, kasi factory-worker kabayan rotation plus tourism push fares past PHP 24,000. Book 8-12 weeks out po for tipid pricing. Tuesday and Wednesday departures shave PHP 1,000-2,000 versus weekend banks. Thin 7-weekly schedule means inventory tightens fast — last-minute fares within 14 days are usually mahal.
Carriers compared
| Feature | EVA Air (BR) | Cebu Pacific (5J) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical economy roundtrip | PHP 13,500-18,500 | PHP 9,500-14,500 |
| Base baggage | 30 kg | 0 kg (paid bundle) |
| OFW uplift | None formal | OFW prepaid bundles |
| Frequency ex-MNL | ~4 weekly | ~3 weekly |
| OFW friendliness | High — biggest base baggage, full-service | Mid — bundle-driven LCC, cheapest base |
Fare bracket (peso-first)
- Low (Late Jan, Jun-early Sep): PHP 10,000-13,000 (TWD 5,680-7,390 / USD 180-235).
- Mid (Mar, Oct-late Nov): PHP 13,500-18,500 (TWD 7,670-10,510 / USD 240-330).
- Peak (Lunar New Year, Dec 15-Jan 5): PHP 24,000-32,000 (TWD 13,640-18,180 / USD 425-565).
OFW & travel notes
Kabayan factory workers sa Kaohsiung Industrial Park, Tainan Science Park, Pingtung electronics plants — sulit ang direct MNL-KHH kasi single-ticket walang TPE feeder hassle. EVA Air’s 30 kg base is sulit para sa pasalubong runs at end-of-contract balikbayan. Cebu Pacific is mas mura para sa backpacker-style kabayan na walang heavy luggage. Kaohsiung is Taiwan’s major southern port — beach access sa Cijin Island, Lotus Pond temples, night markets sa Liuhe and Ruifeng. Always carry your ARC kapag OFW. Paano kung delayed? BR rebooks within Star Alliance network; 5J more limited on this thin corridor.
FAQ
Magkano ang ticket Manila to Kaohsiung? Roughly PHP 11,000-17,000 (TWD 6,250-9,650 / USD 195-305) roundtrip economy off-peak; peak hits PHP 24,000-32,000.
Visa-free ba ang Pinoy sa Taiwan? Oo po — 14 days visa-free; OFW kabayan use work visa.
May direct flight ba galing Manila? Oo po — BR at 5J fly ~7 combined weekly, around 2.3 hours.
Anong airline ang pinaka-sulit para sa OFW? EVA 30kg base; 5J cheapest with promo. Para sa pasalubong, BR sulit.
Related guides on this site
- Manila to Taipei flights →
- EVA Air carrier guide →
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) →
- OFW flights complete guide →
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 →.