Cheap flights from San Francisco to Manila from $617

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MNL
4 Aug — 11 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Manila

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Manila (MNL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,102

One-way from

$617

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,769
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 28/9-3/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Manila
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 20/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 15m total
  • San Francisco to Manila
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($308 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($122 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Manila
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Manila. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 July 2025.

Tue 30/912:00SFO - MNL
1 stop31h 50mSingapore Airlines
Thu 9/1013:05MNL - SFO
1 stop35h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,102
Thu 6/1121:10SFO - MNL
1 stop39h 10mVietnam Airlines
Wed 3/1205:20MNL - SFO
1 stop27h 40mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,121
Mon 1/913:40SFO - MNL
1 stop19h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 15/905:30MNL - SFO
1 stop27h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/7$1,141
Sun 5/1023:55SFO - MNL
Nonstop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1120:20MNL - SFO
1 stop16h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7$1,190
Mon 13/1000:40SFO - MNL
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 23/1008:40MNL - SFO
Nonstop12h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,205
Sun 31/801:05SFO - MNL
1 stop17h 30mChina Airlines
Mon 15/910:35MNL - SFO
1 stop24h 55mChina Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,234
Mon 1/915:45SFO - MNL
2 stops28h 10mKorean Air
Sun 14/901:10MNL - SFO
1 stop24h 30mKorean Air
Deal found 28/7$1,236
Thu 27/1123:30SFO - MNL
1 stop31h 00mAsiana Airlines
Sun 7/1223:45MNL - SFO
1 stop31h 15mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,237
Mon 1/923:55SFO - MNL
Nonstop14h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 15/922:45MNL - SFO
Nonstop13h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,242
Sun 26/1000:40SFO - MNL
1 stop20h 05mEVA Air
Mon 24/1103:40MNL - SFO
1 stop19h 00mEVA Air
Deal found 28/7$1,257

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San Francisco

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Sun 28/9

12:00-11:50

1 stop32h 50m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 3/11

14:05-07:50

1 stop33h 45m

$1,102

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Thu 23/10

22:50-04:20

1 stop38h 30m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 19/11

05:20-17:00

1 stop27h 40m

$1,121

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Mon 1/9

13:40-00:15

1 stop19h 35m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 15/9

05:30-17:50

1 stop27h 20m

$1,141

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Mon 27/10

23:30-05:35

Nonstop15h 05m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 25/11

20:20-20:34

1 stop16h 14m

$1,190

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Mon 13/10

00:40-05:55

Nonstop14h 15m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 23/10

08:40-06:35

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,205

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Mon 1/9

12:50-23:59

1 stop20h 09m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 14/9

01:10-10:40

1 stop24h 30m

$1,234

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Mon 1/9

23:55-05:30

Nonstop14h 35m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 15/9

22:45-20:50

Nonstop13h 05m

$1,242

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Sun 31/8

01:05-09:35

1 stop17h 30m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 15/9

16:50-20:30

1 stop18h 40m

$1,244

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Sun 31/8

23:30-10:55

1 stop20h 25m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 4/9

12:05-15:30

1 stop18h 25m

$1,245

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Sun 26/10

00:40-11:45

1 stop20h 05m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 24/11

03:40-06:40

1 stop19h 00m

$1,257

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Manila

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Manila

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Manila?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Manila. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Manila. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Manila?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Manila (average of $500). Flying from San Francisco to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of $960). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to MNL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Manila. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Manila in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 7% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Manila

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Manila. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 30 July 2025.

The most flights from SFO to MNL are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Manila?

Share of one-stop return flights from San Francisco to Manila chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Taipei City (TPE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Manila on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Manila?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from San Francisco to Manila, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,124.

What’s the fastest stopover option from San Francisco to Manila?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Manila, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Incheon (ICN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 21m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Francisco to Manila?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Manila, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Tokyo (NRT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 00m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Manila

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manila. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Manila. Reviews last updated 30 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with EVA Air, Korean Air, andChina Airlines from San Francisco to Manila. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Manila?

    Booking a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Francisco to Manila. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from San Francisco to Ninoy Aquino Intl, all of which are around 14h 35m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 1 airline when you book a flight from San Francisco to Manila.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Manila flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Manila round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,102, Singapore Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to Manila and back. In addition to Singapore Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Vietnam Airlines and Cathay Pacific - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,121 and $1,141, respectively. Users have found that Singapore Airlines is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Manila one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $617. Users have also found prices from $645 and $666 on Singapore Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Manila that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Manila flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Manila?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Manila.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Manila?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Manila by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Manila?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Manila (average of $500). Flying from San Francisco to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of $960). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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