Air Canada to Launch Direct Flights from Vancouver to Manila in 2025

Air Canada is set to offer direct flights between Vancouver and Manila starting in April 2025, marking the airline's first direct service to the Philippines. This new route will provide passengers with a convenient non-stop option to travel between Vancouver, Canada's Pacific gateway, and Manila, a bustling seaport city in the Philippines.

Manila will join Air Canada's global network as the airline's 12th destination in the Asia-Pacific region, which includes major cities such as Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Singapore. The Vancouver-Manila route will be a year-round service, making it the only direct flight operated by a Canadian carrier between the two cities.

Mark Galardo, Air Canada’s Executive Vice President of Revenue and Network Planning, expressed excitement about the new route. "We are thrilled to add Manila to our global network with new, year-round, non-stop service from Vancouver," he said.

Strengthening Ties Between Canada and the Philippines

B.C. Premier David Eby noted the significance of this new connection, stating that it will strengthen both cultural and economic ties between Canada and the Philippines. "B.C. is home to a significant Filipino Canadian community who make incredible contributions to our province. A new direct route between Vancouver and Manila will make it easier for people to travel between these two cities for business, trade, and family visits," Eby said.

Flight Schedule and Pricing

The Vancouver-Manila flights will be operated on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which offers a variety of seating options, including economy, premium economy, and signature class with lie-flat seating. Passengers can enjoy in-flight entertainment, including over 1,400 hours of movies, 1,900 hours of TV shows, and more than 60 hours of music and podcasts.

Starting on April 2, 2025, the schedule for Air Canada flights will be as follows:

From Vancouver to Manila:

• Flight AC 17 departs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1:55 a.m. (ETD) and arrives in Manila at 6:20 a.m. (+1 day).

From Manila to Vancouver:

• Flight AC 18 departs every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 9:25 a.m. (ETD) and arrives in Vancouver at 6:20 a.m.

From May 1, 2025, the frequency will increase, with flights on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday from Vancouver, and Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from Manila.

Booking and Pricing

Tickets for the Vancouver-Manila flights are already available for booking via Air Canada's website, travel agencies, and contact centers. Roundtrip fares start at CAD 1,375 (approximately PHP 56,630).

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