Trips on points
1 sourced route · Southeast Asia · updated 2026-09
Manila on points
Philippines
Business class
per person, round trip| Lowest | Typical | High | Cash | Portal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 238,000 | 238,000 | 238,000 | $4,000–$7,500 | ~575,000 |
What counts as a deal: Under 238,000 points is great — that is already at or below the typical price for this route. Above 238,000 is more than any route we have sourced for this cabin.
1 sourced route
- Amex 0.8:1Cap OneCitiBiltCathay Asia MilesGREAT
238,000 pts per person · $4,000–$7,500 cash
Any US gateway · Los Angeles (LAX) / New York (JFK), via Hong Kong
Fees: Cathay awards carry fuel surcharges that per Mainly Miles 'have more than doubled recently', plus Hong Kong airport charges that 'have also increased significantly'; budget several hundred dollars round trip.
Checked 2026-09-10source
Manila on points FAQ
How many points to Manila in business?
Across the 1 sourced route we track, Manila in business runs about 238,000 points per person round trip, from a low of 238,000 up to 238,000. Under 238,000 points is great — that is already at or below the typical price for this route. Above 238,000 is more than any route we have sourced for this cabin. The same seats bought with cash run roughly $4,000 to $7,500.
Which cards' points get me to Manila?
The routes we track book through Cathay Asia Miles, which Amex Membership Rewards, Capital One Miles, Citi ThankYou Points, Bilt Points points can transfer into. Starting from zero, the planner's fastest two cards for this trip are the American Express Gold Card and the Capital One Venture X. Transfers are one way, so confirm award space before you move points.
When should I book?
Award calendars typically open about 11 months (roughly 330 days) before departure, and partner saver seats go first. For a Sep 2027 trip that means searching from Oct 2026; the plan works backward from that date so your points land before the window opens.
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