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5J997 Flight Status

According to Trip.com's real-time data, the 5J997 flight operated by Cebu Pacific on Nov 3, 2026, scheduled to fly from Manila (MNL) to General Santos (GES), has experienced a change in flight status: the originally scheduled departure time has been delayed, and the new departure time is 04:55 , with a new arrival time of 06:27 . Trip.com will continue to keep you updated on the latest flight status.
Mon, Nov 2
Tue, Nov 3
Wed, Nov 4
MNL-GES

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 29m late
Manila(MNL)
06:23
Scheduled: 05:20, Nov 2
Ninoy Aquino International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 5m
General Santos(GES)
07:54
Scheduled: 07:25, Nov 2
General Santos International Airport
Check-in Counter
A17-A26
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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MNL-GES

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Delayed
Your flight is about 0m late.
Manila(MNL)
04:55
Scheduled: 04:55, Nov 3
Ninoy Aquino International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 5m
General Santos(GES)
06:27
Scheduled: 07:00, Nov 3
General Santos International Airport
Check-in Counter
A17-A26
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
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MNL-GES

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Manila(MNL)
05:20
Scheduled: 05:20, Nov 4
Ninoy Aquino International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 5m
General Santos(GES)
07:25
Scheduled: 07:25, Nov 4
General Santos International Airport
Check-in Counter
A17-A29
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (connections may be affected)

5J507
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Tuguegarao (TUG) Manila (MNL)
Scheduled: 13:20
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10m late
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5J997 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the 5J997 flight flying from Manila to General Santos on 11/3/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320-212. This aircraft has been in service for 5y, 2m. The aircraft is equipped with 180 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320-212
Punctuality (Departure)
57 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
1 minute
Age
5y, 2m
Seats
180
Distance
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Flight History for 5J997

Trip.com historical records show that the last 5J997 flight departed on Mon, Nov 2 from MNL at approximately 06:23. This flight is expected to arrrive in GES at 07:54.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Oct 29 Manila (MNL) General Santos (GES) 320 05:45 07:20 Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Manila (MNL) General Santos (GES) A21N 05:20 06:52 Delayed
Sat, Oct 31 Manila (MNL) General Santos (GES) A20N 05:46 07:09 Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Manila (MNL) General Santos (GES) A21N 05:58 07:30 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Manila (MNL) General Santos (GES) 321 06:23 07:54 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Manila (MNL) General Santos (GES) A21N 04:55 06:27 Delayed
Wed, Nov 4 Manila (MNL) General Santos (GES) A20N 05:20 07:25 Scheduled

5J997 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of 5J997 is 57% (Late on average 31 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 1 minute).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
57 %
Late on average 31 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
57 %
30 mins late
40 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 1 minute
Early
63 %
On time
37 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Has flight 5j997 departed yet? What is the departure time?

    Flight 5j997 is scheduled to depart at 04:55. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 04:55, and the current status is Delayed (updated Nov 3, 2026).
  • Flight 5j997 is scheduled to arrive at 07:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 06:27. Status is Delayed as of Nov 3, 2026.
  • Flight 5j997 is operated by Cebu Pacific from Manila (MNL) to General Santos (GES). Typical flight time is about 2 hours5 minutes; operating days may include Tuesday.
  • Track flight 5j997 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If 5j997 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Delayed, updated Nov 3, 2026). Contact Cebu Pacific or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight 5j997 usually flies a Airbus A320-212 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Destination Info: General Santos Weather & Time

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Cloudy with thunder and rain
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24°C - 35°C
Expected weather conditions upon arrival
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Time on arrival: Manila 07:25 | General Santos 07:25

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