How to find cheap flights to General Santos International Airport (GES)
AED 1,595 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to General Santos International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to GES, the lowest fare is AED 958.
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Roughly three months before takeoff is an excellent time to book tickets to General Santos, where General Santos International Airport is located. That's the general recommendation for getting the lowest prices.
Widen your search for cheap flights to General Santos by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' option. This allows you to browse fares for airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.
Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes often cost less. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to General Santos International Airport.
Best time to go to General Santos
The cheapest month to get on a flight to General Santos is usually August.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to GES that suits your itinerary and budget.
If you'd love to experience General Santos at its busiest, lock in your flights to GES for January. Traveling during peak seasons often means there's more to see and do compared to other times of the year.
Travel in November if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to General Santos are typically less expensive.
Check the weather conditions before you go. March brings the warmest days in General Santos, with averages of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in July, when they range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Hoping to leave the raincoat at home? February is the driest month in General Santos, averaging ten days of rain.
The wettest time of year is May. Plan your trip then and you can expect to get around 22 days of rainfall.
Traveling to General Santos International Airport (GES): What you need to know
Go straight to General Santos with Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines. These major airlines offer nonstop flights to General Santos International Airport.
Consider booking your GES plane ticket with Cebu Pacific. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 76% of flights into this hub sticking to schedule.
You'll be touching down in the UTC+8 timezone at GES.
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near General Santos International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to GES:
General Santos International Airport has an on-time rating of 73%, which tells you how often flights get to their destination without delay. This can be handy to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Getting to central General Santos from General Santos International Airport (GES)
Central General Santos is about 14 kilometers from GES.
You'll reach the center in around 25 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to GES.
You can expect the trip to take about 45 minutes on public transport.
If you'd like to stay close to the action in General Santos, drop your bags at one of these comfy options:
General Santos highlights
These top sights should be high on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to General Santos:
Buko-Buko Peak: Offering a memorable introduction to the city's highlights, this landmark is around 14 kilometers northeast of the center.
Brigada Waterfalls: Looking for more reasons to visit General Santos? This landmark draws in the crowds and is around 14 kilometers east of the city center.
How to get to Koronadal from General Santos International Airport (GES)
The nearby city of Koronadal is about 64 kilometers from GES. The drive to the center in a ride-share or cab should take around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Traveling from General Santos International Airport (GES) to Digos
If Digos is your destination, it's about 80 kilometers from General Santos International Airport.
The drive time to Digos is roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
Explore more of the Philippines
Davao is another top destination in the Philippines and is roughly 129 kilometers northeast of General Santos. Hit some of the best spots right away at San Pedro Cathedral in Davao, Epol Falls and Cape of San Agustin. Davao Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) is the main hub serving this city.