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

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 55m. Find deals

How often are flights from San Francisco to Manila delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Manila have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 201 minutes. Find deals

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week. Find deals

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

Hong Kong (HKG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Manila on Cheapflights. Find deals

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

Incheon (ICN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,242.

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

Flights via Incheon (ICN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 25m.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Manila flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Manila flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

How popular is this San Francisco to Manila flight route?

Within the past month, 17 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Manila?

A quick flight from San Francisco to Manila can take about 14h. China Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,154. There are 11222 km between San Francisco and Manila. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Manila round-trip?

Currently priced at $1,112, Philippine Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to Manila and back. In addition to Philippine Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that Philippine Airlines is 15% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Manila

The most flights from SFO to MNL are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Manila ranges from 10.0 - 400.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 400.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Manila when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manila, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

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 are 3 flights from San Francisco to Ninoy Aquino Intl, all of which are around 13h 45m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 1 airline when you book a flight from San Francisco to Manila.

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.

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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.

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1 stop31h 20m

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Sat 9/517:40

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MNL

1 stop29h 35m

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Sun 10/520:20

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SFO

1 stop29h 35m

Cathay Pacific

Deal found 12/3$974

Mon 31/801:05

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MNL

1 stop17h 30m

China Airlines

Wed 2/916:50

MNL

SFO

1 stop18h 40m

China Airlines

Deal found 14/3$975

Mon 31/801:05

SFO

MNL

1 stop23h 45m

China Airlines

Tue 15/910:35

MNL

SFO

1 stop24h 55m

China Airlines

Deal found 12/3$977

Tue 1/901:05

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MNL

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MNL

1 stop31h 45m

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Sun 17/523:55

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SFO

1 stop30h 25m

Asiana Airlines

Deal found 13/3$980

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SFO

MNL

Nonstop14h 00m

Philippine Airlines

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MNL

SFO

Nonstop12h 55m

Philippine Airlines

Deal found 10/3$981

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MNL

1 stop31h 45m

Asiana Airlines

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SFO

1 stop30h 25m

Asiana Airlines

Deal found 12/3$985

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Sat 19/9

23:15-21:10

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Sat 22/8

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23:15-21:10

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San Francisco

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14:55-10:55

2 stops53h 00m

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Mon 13/4

23:30-20:11

2 stops35h 41m

$1,508

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SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Sun 12/4

16:03-10:55

2 stops51h 52m

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Sat 9/5

12:20-08:21

2 stops35h 01m

$1,534

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

22:50-04:20

2 stops38h 30m

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Wed 6/1

05:20-17:00

2 stops27h 40m

$1,668

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Wed 1/4

12:40-10:55

1 stop31h 15m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 26/4

23:30-07:45

2 stops47h 15m

$1,733

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Mon 30/3

18:25-22:35

2 stops37h 10m

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Sat 11/4

12:05-15:20

1 stop18h 15m

$2,347

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Sun 26/4

16:45-18:45

2 stops59h 00m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 3/5

20:05-18:00

3 stops36h 55m

$2,754

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Mon 8/6

22:30-18:45

3 stops53h 15m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 18/6

20:05-20:20

3 stops39h 15m

$2,772

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Thu 23/7

20:10-18:45

3 stops55h 35m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 10/9

20:05-18:00

3 stops36h 55m

$2,878

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

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Manila (average of $848). Flying from San Francisco to Manila in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,360). 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?

When flying from San Francisco to Manila, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Philippine 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.

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7.3

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6.0

Good

Manuelito,Mar 2026

SYD - MNL

Poor counter check in the staff are not accommodating slow customer service. I’ve have waiting two hour before the counters to open up and the lines were already long. The boarding gate again was late as usual to open up. I’m so disappointed to choose this airlines normally it was good before.

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7.3

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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 are 3 flights from San Francisco to Ninoy Aquino Intl, all of which are around 13h 45m 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?
Within the past month, 17 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Manila?
A quick flight from San Francisco to Manila can take about 14h. China Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,154. There are 11222 km between San Francisco and Manila. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Manila round-trip?
Currently priced at $1,112, Philippine Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to Manila and back. In addition to Philippine Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that Philippine Airlines is 15% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Manila (average of $848). Flying from San Francisco to Manila in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,360). 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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