Flights to the Philippines dropped to $139 in flash sale

Woman paddles around the Phillippines as cheap flights to Manila fro m Sydney and Melbourne are dropped by Cebu Pacific
The El Nido area is a showcase of the Philippines' geological and biological diversity.

Travellers looking to visit the Philippines can rejoice in some outrageously cheap flights on offer in a flash sale to rival all flash sales.

Between March 3rd and March 5th, Cebu Pacific is selling one-way flights to Manila for less than $200, and you can return for less than $100!

For travellers leaving from Melbourne the fares start at $139, while travellers from Sydney can nab their flight for as little as $159.

Travel dates must lie between September 1, 2020 and February 28, 2021.

Cebu Pacific offers flights from Sydney Melbourne for $150 Pictured: Airbus A320 aircraft takes off at Manila's international airport
Cebu Pacific is offering the flights as international travel nose dives. Photo: Getty Images

Return flights from Manila in the same period can be picked up for as little at $115 from Manila to Sydney and $91 to Melbourne.

Yep, you could get a return fare for an impromptu holiday for as little as $230.

Cebu is encouraging flyers to indulge in the island havens the south-east Asian nation has to offer.

Beautiful woman practising stand up paddling, Siargao, Philippines as Cebu Pacific drops flights from Australia to $139
Surf destination Siargao is one of the places the airline hopes tourists will visit. photo: Getty images

From Manila the tropical paradise that is Palawan, or surf central Siargao are just a hop, skip and a jump away.

The sale comes as international travel is in decline due to the Coronavirus.

While travel is currently not among our top priorities, a holiday in 2021 but be exactly what you need.

With the sale expiring in 24 hours we suggest you dive for your credit card before all these budget fares are snapped up.

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