Planning to fly to Singapore for AFA X? The first order of business should be airline tickets!

Here are six airlines to choose from — covering the entire range from flag carriers to budget airlines.

Find your flight, book your ticket, and fly your way to one of the most exciting J-pop events in South East Asia!

Singapore Airlines

Singapore’s flag carrier is one of the most respected fleets in the world — renowned for its unmatched comfort, great food, and excellent service.

Pros

New aircraft
Great cabin crew and ground staff
Excellent food and free-flowing beverages
Arrives at and departs from Changi Main Terminal

Cons

Premium fares

Fares

Friday, 12 November 2010
Depart from Manila: 0810 AM; Arrive in Singapore: 1145 AM

Monday, 15 November 2010
Depart from Singapore: 1230 PM; Arrive in Manila: 1600 PM

USD 413.34

Philippine Airlines

The Philippine’s flag carrier is the first airlines in South East Asia, and features great fares plus Filipino service and hospitality. PAL also flies from clean and modern Terminal 2.

Pros

Great fares
Filipino cabin crew members and ground staff
Arrives at and departs from NAIA Terminal 2
Arrives at and departs from Changi Main Terminal

Cons

Cheap fares depend on availability
Prone to delays

Fares

Friday, 12 November 2010
Depart from Manila: 0810 AM; Arrive in Singapore: 0930 AM

Monday, 15 November 2010
Depart from Singapore: 0015 AM; Arrive in Manila: 0350 AM

USD 333.66

Jet Star

Jest Star is an Australian budget airline that operates one of its biggest hubs in Singapore. Time your booking just right and you might end up with round trip tickets for just USD 90 or around PHP 4000.

Pros

Excellent fares
Generous seating and leg room for a budget airline
Only USD 10 additional for 20 KG checked luggage allowance
Arrives at and departs from Changi Main Terminal

Cons

Arrives at and departs from NAIA Terminal 1
Flight times not ideal for weekend getaways
Budget airline amenities*

Fares

Friday, 12 November 2010
Depart from Manila: 2035 PM; Arrive in Singapore: 0005 AM

Monday, 15 November 2010
Depart from Singapore: 0630 AM; Arrive in Manila: 1000 AM

USD 225

Cebu Pacific Air

The Philippines’ most popular budget airline, Cebu Pacific offers great fares all year round, with many of them slashed a further twenty to fifty percent during promo periods

Pros

Excellent fares
Games and giveaways for long flights
Only PHP 100 additional for 15 KG checked luggage allowance
Arrives at and departs from NAIA Terminal 3

Cons

Prone to delays
Arrives at and departs from Changi Budget Terminal
Budget airline amenities*

Fares
Friday, 12 November 2010
Depart from Manila: 0625 PM; Arrive in Singapore: 0950 AM

Monday, 15 November 2010
Depart from Singapore: 0130 AM; Arrive in Manila: 0500 AM

PHP 9494.49

Tiger Airways

Tiger Airways has just opened a new route direct from Manila — no need to commute to Diosdado Macapagal Airport in Clark Field, Pampanga to enjoy their cheap fares!

Pros

Excellent fares
New direct Manila route

Cons

Arrives at and departs from NAIA Terminal 1
Budget airline amenities*

Fares

Friday, 12 November 2010
Depart from Manila: 2110 PM; Arrive in Singapore: 0040 AM

Monday, 15 November 2010
Depart from Singapore: 1710 PM; Arrive in Manila: 2040 PM

USD 204.55

Airphil Express

Airphil Philippines — the low-cost carrier of Philippine Airlines, has just opened its first international route bound for Singapore. Take advantage of its super low introductory fares in time for AFA X!

Pros

Excellent fares
New direct Manila route
Arrives at and departs from NAIA Terminal 3

Cons

Only one flight per day, turn-around trip
Budget airline amenities*

Fares

Friday, 12 November 2010
Depart from Manila: 1640 PM; Arrive in Singapore: 2005 PM

Monday, 15 November 2010
Depart from Singapore: 0855 AM; Arrive in Manila: 1220 AM

PHP 8376

“Budget airline amenities” mean no food, drinks, blankets, pillows, etc. However, since these are the standard in most budget airlines and are not expected by passengers upon purchase of tickets, they are not really “cons” to booking flights with these airlines.