Air Canada Launches New Vancouver–Manila Route

In December 2024, Air Canada announced that it was set to become the first Canadian airline to fly to the Philippines with the launch of a new route to Manila.

Today, the airline inaugurates its year-round, non-stop service between Vancouver (YVR) and Manila (MNL), opening up a new redemption opportunity for Aeroplan members headed to Asia and beyond.

Air Canada Launches New Vancouver–Manila Route

Air Canada has inaugurated its year-round, non-stop service between Vancouver (YVR) and Manila (MNL), with the first flight having departed in the wee hours of April 2, 2025.

With this launch, Air Canada has become the only Canadian airline to fly to the Philippines. Manila has also become Air Canada’s third destination in South East Asia launched in the last few years, joining Singapore and Bangkok.

As it stands, Air Canada will fly from Vancouver (YVR) to Manila (MNL) thrice weekly to start, moving to four times weekly as of May 2025.

Here’s a look at the flight times:

• AC17 Vancouver (YVR) to Manila (MNL), departing 1:55am and arriving 6:20am the following day
• AC18 Manila (MNL) to Vancouver (YVR), departing 9:25am and arriving 6:20am

The 10,568-kilometre (5,706 miles) flight is blocked at 13 hours 25 minutes westbound and 11 hours 55 minutes eastbound.

It will be operated by Air Canada’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner featuring three cabins of service including Signature Class (business class) with lie-flat seats, premium economy, and economy.

The newly launched route is available for purchase on the Air Canada website with cash or Aeroplan points.

A quick search for award availability shows excellent pricing in premium economy available on many days in the coming months, as well as some business class pricing close to the “Starting at” price listed in the Aeroplan Flight Reward Chart.

If you have eUpgrades available, consider booking a great deal in premium economy and then using eUpgrades to waitlist for an upgrade.

Conclusion

Air Canada has become the first Canadian airline to fly to the Philippines with the inauguration of launch year-round, non-stop service between Vancouver (YVR) and Manila (MNL).

The newly launched route is already available for purchase with cash or Aeroplan points on the Air Canada website, which some excellent pricing available in premium economy on many dates using points.