Purchase your tickets at a Philippine courier company such as Johnny Air Cargo or LBC Express. Philippine couriers usually sell airline tickets at half the price of regular airfares sold at travel agencies. The only downside is that you have to bring along with you one of their large cargo packages. You aren't allowed to bring your own luggage except a carry-on bag. Make sure to inspect their cargo before boarding to make sure you're not bringing anything illegal.
Go to a Filipino travel agency. You can find numerous travel agencies listed in the classified ads of any Filipino-American newspaper, most of which are written in English. Look for these publications at any Filipino supermarket or restaurant. Filipino travel agencies like other ethnic travel agencies have discount agreements with all the airlines and may have hidden deals available that brand name travel companies won't have.
Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest time to fly to the Philippines is from June to September. It is more expensive to fly from October to late January, and April to May. Make sure to ask the travel agent when the cheapest time to fly is.
Avail of Philippine Airlines special online airfares. Philippine airlines is the national airline and flag carrier of the Philippines. They offer cheap direct flights to the Philippines from major cities around the world. Direct flights are more advantageous since you avoid long stop overs and baggage loss. Make sure to read any find print and other conditions of travel when booking online.
