Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Manila?

Direct flights from San Francisco to Manila are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total flights. Historically, approximately 9.4% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Manila?

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Manila has a duration of 14 hours and 0 minutes. This route covers an approximate distance of 11227 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 20 hours and 55 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when making their plans.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from San Francisco to Manila?

Historically, good prices on flights from San Francisco to Manila have been observed with frequent regularity across the trailing quarter. This route is classified as one with frequent deals. Travelers looking for value on this route may find opportunities arising often.

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San Francisco to Manila: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Manila

A typical journey from San Francisco to Manila takes about 14h 0m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop, the median connecting flight time is significantly longer, at 26h 50m. Non-stop flights, when available, also take approximately 14h 0m.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Francisco to Manila, right now, fares are typically between $1044–$1710, with a median of $1331. Current fares are below the typical level, and about 12% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Manila? The most affordable month to fly is typically March, with a median fare of $552. Following March, April also offers lower prices, with a median of $838, and August presents another cost-effective option at a median of $957.

Most itineraries for flights from San Francisco to Manila connect at least once, with only 9.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between San Francisco and Manila is approximately 11,227 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance means travelers should expect a substantial amount of time in transit.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Manila

Regular price: $630 - $1,571

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Manila are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $630 and $1571. The current lowest deal is $636 with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Sep 1-Sep 15.

now $636

Low $630

High $1,571

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Manila

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Manila is April, with a median price of $912. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1695. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $912

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,695

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Manila

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Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Manila

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Manila

San Francisco (SFO) - Manila (MNL)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$1,228

$770

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Manila

San Francisco (SFO) - Manila (MNL)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$1,207

$758

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Manila

San Francisco (SFO) - Manila (MNL)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$1,164

$740

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Manila

San Francisco (SFO) - Manila (MNL)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$1,157

$741

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Manila

San Francisco (SFO) - Manila (MNL)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$1,134

$741

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Manila

San Francisco (SFO) - Manila (MNL)

China Airlines

$1,129

$726

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Manila

4 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 20

$1,207 → $739

39%

14 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 16

$1,156 → $690

40%

4 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 19

$1,228 → $771

37%

18 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 20

$1,156 → $727

37%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Manila

San Francisco - Manila route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $636.

Recent fares from SFO to MNL are below the typical level, with deals from $636.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from SFO to MNL, with a median price of $912.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 14h 0m.

The typical direct flight from SFO to MNL takes 14h 0m, while connecting flights average 26h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 9.4% of recent flights from SFO to MNL are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Southern Airlines offers a recent deal.

China Southern Airlines recently offered a flight for $636 from SFO to MNL.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals on flights from SFO to MNL are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a key departure point for flights to Manila, offering competitive fares.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$605

Manila main airports to arrive at

Ninoy Aquino International (MNL)

Cheapest

Ninoy Aquino International Airport is a key gateway for flights arriving in Manila from San Francisco.

📍 ~11 km from Manila city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$636

Airports nearby Manila used as alternative

Clark International (CRK)

Cheapest

Clark International (CRK) is a practical alternative for Manila, offering established shuttle services to the city.

📍 ~80 km from Manila (reachable by car or bus, travel time depends on traffic)

💸 Flights from ~$766

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Nov 28

Manila, Philippines

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Nov 22

Manila, Philippines

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From SFO

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Nov 11

Manila, Philippines

89% AI deal score

$2,480

$2,058

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Business Class

From SFO

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Nov 28

Manila, Philippines

89% AI deal score

$2,497

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Business Class

From SFO

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Aug 18

Manila, Philippines

89% AI deal score

$2,642

$2,229

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Manila, Philippines

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From SFO

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Business Class

From SFO

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Nov 11

Manila, Philippines

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Manila

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from San Francisco to Manila is typically 60 or more days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1503. Prices tend to be higher closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging around $2002. Even within 14-27 days, the average price was $1511, indicating that planning further in advance can lead to savings.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Manila is considered to be $1044 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $1331. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $1710 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Manila include March, April, and August. March typically sees a median price of $552, while April has a median of $838. August also offers a relatively lower median price of $957. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $1331 for this route.

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San Francisco to Manila: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Manila

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Manila

Regular price: $630 - $1,571

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Manila are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $630 and $1571. The current lowest deal is $636 with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Sep 1-Sep 15.

now $636

Low $630

High $1,571

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Manila

April

Cheapest

Flights from $912

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,695

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Manila

2GO

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Manila

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Manila

San Francisco (SFO) - Manila (MNL)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$1,228

$770

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Manila

San Francisco (SFO) - Manila (MNL)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$1,207

$758

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Manila

San Francisco (SFO) - Manila (MNL)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$1,164

$740

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Manila

San Francisco (SFO) - Manila (MNL)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$1,157

$741

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Manila

San Francisco (SFO) - Manila (MNL)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo

$1,134

$741

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Manila

San Francisco (SFO) - Manila (MNL)

China Airlines

$1,129

$726

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Manila

4 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 20

$1,207 → $739

39%

14 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 16

$1,156 → $690

40%

4 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 19

$1,228 → $771

37%

18 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 20

$1,156 → $727

37%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Manila

San Francisco - Manila route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $636.

Recent fares from SFO to MNL are below the typical level, with deals from $636.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from SFO to MNL, with a median price of $912.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 14h 0m.

The typical direct flight from SFO to MNL takes 14h 0m, while connecting flights average 26h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 9.4% of recent flights from SFO to MNL are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Southern Airlines offers a recent deal.

China Southern Airlines recently offered a flight for $636 from SFO to MNL.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals on flights from SFO to MNL are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a key departure point for flights to Manila, offering competitive fares.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$605

Manila main airports to arrive at

Ninoy Aquino International (MNL)

Cheapest

Ninoy Aquino International Airport is a key gateway for flights arriving in Manila from San Francisco.

📍 ~11 km from Manila city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$636

Airports nearby Manila used as alternative

Clark International (CRK)

Cheapest

Clark International (CRK) is a practical alternative for Manila, offering established shuttle services to the city.

Manila, Philippines

88% AI deal score

$2,480

$2,058

Save $422

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Manila

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Manila

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Manila

San Francisco to Manila: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Manila

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Manila

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Manila

Direct flights from San Francisco to Manila

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Manila

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Manila

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Manila

San Francisco - Manila route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $636.

Fly in April for the best prices.

Direct flights take 14h 0m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

China Southern Airlines offers a recent deal.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Manila main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Manila used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Manila

Best Elite deals to Manila

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Nov 11

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Manila

When should I buy San Francisco to Manila tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Manila?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Manila?

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Manila?

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Manila?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from San Francisco to Manila?

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Manila from other cities

San Francisco to Manila: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Manila

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Manila

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Manila

Direct flights from San Francisco to Manila

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Manila

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Manila

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Manila

San Francisco - Manila route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $636.

Fly in April for the best prices.

Direct flights take 14h 0m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

China Southern Airlines offers a recent deal.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Manila main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Manila used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Manila

Best Elite deals to Manila

Sep 08

Nov 11

Nov 28

Nov 22

Nov 11

Nov 28

Aug 18

Aug 23

Aug 22

Aug 31

Nov 23

Nov 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Manila

When should I buy San Francisco to Manila tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Manila?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Manila?