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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Manado Airport? If you want to travel to Manado Airport next month, return fares start from $350. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Manado.$166 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Feb.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Tue, 24 Feb, arriving in Manado.Price includes taxes and charges.From $166, select.
Manado.$178 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Manado.Price includes taxes and charges.From $178, select.
Manado.$178 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 May.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Manado.Price includes taxes and charges.From $178, select.
Manado.$183 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Mar.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in Manado.Price includes taxes and charges.From $183, select.
Manado.$195 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Manado.Price includes taxes and charges.From $195, select.
Manado.$195 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Apr.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Manado.Price includes taxes and charges.From $195, select.
Manado.$196 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Manado.Price includes taxes and charges.From $196, select.
Manado.$209 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Jan.One-way flight with Citilink.Outbound indirect flight with Citilink, departs from Singapore Changi on Tue, 27 Jan, arriving in Manado.Price includes taxes and charges.From $209, select.
Manado.$217 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Manado.Price includes taxes and charges.From $217, select.
Manado.$217 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Manado.Price includes taxes and charges.From $217, select.
Manado.$217 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Manado.Price includes taxes and charges.From $217, select.
Manado.$217 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Manado.Price includes taxes and charges.From $217, select.
Manado.$217 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Manado.Price includes taxes and charges.From $217, select.
Manado.$270 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Jan.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound direct flight with Scoot departs from Singapore Changi on Wed, 28 Jan, arriving in Manado.Price includes taxes and charges.From $270, select.

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Jan
from $209
Feb
from $166
Mar
from $183
Apr
from $195
May
from $178
Jun
from $217
Jul
from $217
Aug
from $217
Sep
from $217
Oct
from $217
Nov
from $195
Dec
from $178

Airports near Manado

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Manado

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Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to Manado is 3 hours and 43 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Singapore.
Scoot and Singapore Airlines both fly direct to Manado.
The cheapest month to fly to Manado is usually March.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Manado but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 43 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Manado is $310. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Manado Airport is Saturday, 7 March 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Manado is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Scoot offers the cheapest flight tickets to Manado.

Flying to Manado

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$166
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time3 hrs, 43 mins
Most popular airlineScoot
Average flights per week12

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How to find cheap flights to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)

  • At the moment, $166 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Sam Ratulangi International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to MDC for $310.

  • Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to MDC changes.

  • The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to pick up some excellent early bird deals on tickets to Manado, where Sam Ratulangi International Airport is located.

  • Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search to increase your chances of securing cheap flights to Manado. This will give you more choices for where to start and end your trip, along with different prices.

  • If you aren't in a rush to travel to Manado, think about taking a longer or less direct route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Sam Ratulangi International Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.

Best time to go to Manado

  • May is generally the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Manado.

  • To find the month with the cheapest flights to MDC, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.

  • July is the most popular month for flights to MDC. Travel then if you're eager to take in the full energy of Manado.

  • Travel in February if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Manado are usually cheaper.

  • With averages of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF), September is when Manado is warmest. Organise your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your trip.

  • Ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF), March is when temperatures are at their lowest.

  • With 16 days of rain on average, August is the driest month in Manado.

  • Rain is more common here during May, which gets around 26 days of wet weather.

Travelling to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC): What you need to know

  • Travel to Manado without any stops. These are some of the leading airlines that offer direct flights to Sam Ratulangi International Airport:

  • If you want to jet away with the most consistently on-time carrier, book your MDC plane ticket with AirAsia. Up to 90% of its flights into this hub land when expected.

  • The timezone at MDC is UTC+8.

  • Be tucked up in bed shortly after your flight to MDC. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Sam Ratulangi International Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:

  • Start your adventure sooner by booking a car hire in MDC. Grab your ride from TRAC Astra Rent A Car to discover corners of Manado that tend to fly under the radar.

  • Sam Ratulangi International Airport has an on-time rating of 61%, which is based on how often departing flights arrive when they should. This can be useful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.

Getting to central Manado from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)

  • The distance from MDC to central Manado is about 16 kilometres.

  • You'll get to the centre in around 35 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to MDC.

  • Your hotel should feel like part of the trip, not just a place to sleep. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Manado:

Manado highlights

  • Step off your flight to Manado and make a beeline for these must-see attractions:

    • Bunaken Marine Park: Offering a memorable introduction to everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 14 kilometres north-west of the centre.

    • Bonsai Garden: Take a breather here while exploring Manado. This park is roughly 5 kilometres south of the centre.

    • North launch/ tumpa paragliding: Take on this landmark next. About 10 kilometres north of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Manado experience.

How to get to Tomohon from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)

  • Going straight to Tomohon? From MDC, it takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to drive there. The city is about 32 kilometres from the airport.

Travelling from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Wusa

  • Wusa is around 3 kilometres from Sam Ratulangi International Airport if you're going in that direction.

Explore more of Indonesia

  • There are plenty more places to explore in Indonesia, starting with Gorontalo. Oluhuta Beach, Planet Waterboom and Baiturrahim Great Mosque are must-sees in this city, which is around 241 kilometres south-west of Manado.

  • Another city in Indonesia that belongs on your itinerary is Ternate. From Manado, it's around 290 kilometres east and is home to attractions like Sulamadaha beach and Masjid Raya Al Munawwar Ternate. Make time for Taman Sakura too.

  • About 27 kilometres south-west of Manado, Tomohon is well worth the journey. Good reasons to visit include Skyline Kota Tomohon, Kebun Sera and Tomohon Market.

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