Cheap flights from San Francisco to Manila from $562

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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MNL
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,069

One-way from

$562

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,217

Good round-trip deal

$1,283 or less
China Airlines
  • China Airlines
  • 9/2-9/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 25m total
  • San Francisco to Manila
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 27/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 45m total
  • San Francisco to Manila
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($302 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($119 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl.

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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 12 September 2025.

Mon 27/1010:40SFO - MNL
1 stop33h 45mSingapore Airlines
Tue 25/1114:05MNL - SFO
1 stop33h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,110
Wed 22/1011:30SFO - MNL
1 stop33h 20mSingapore Airlines
Wed 5/1114:05MNL - SFO
1 stop33h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,120
Tue 23/900:20SFO - MNL
1 stop18h 15mCathay Pacific
Thu 16/1012:30MNL - SFO
1 stop20h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/9$1,129
Tue 23/900:20SFO - MNL
1 stop18h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 5/1005:30MNL - SFO
1 stop32h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/9$1,131
Sun 12/1001:05SFO - MNL
1 stop17h 30mChina Airlines
Tue 28/1016:55MNL - SFO
1 stop17h 50mChina Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,132
Mon 3/1122:50SFO - MNL
2 stops47h 00mSAUDIA
Mon 17/1111:25MNL - SFO
2 stops47h 04mSAUDIA
Deal found 10/9$1,145
Tue 11/1123:40SFO - MNL
1 stop18h 15mChina Airlines
Tue 2/1216:55MNL - SFO
1 stop17h 50mChina Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,152
Sat 18/1022:50SFO - MNL
1 stop36h 50mVietnam Airlines
Wed 19/1104:00MNL - SFO
1 stop29h 00mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,161
Tue 21/1023:55SFO - MNL
Nonstop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1120:20MNL - SFO
1 stop16h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,169
Mon 17/1122:55SFO - MNL
2 stops43h 00mSAUDIA
Wed 3/1221:40MNL - SFO
2 stops60h 54mSAUDIA
Deal found 10/9$1,175
Fri 19/901:05SFO - MNL
1 stop17h 30mChina Airlines
Mon 29/916:50MNL - SFO
1 stop18h 05mChina Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,185
Sun 21/900:40SFO - MNL
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 20/1008:40MNL - SFO
Nonstop12h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,194

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San Francisco

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Manila

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Tue 4/11

23:40-15:55

1 stop24h 15m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 20/11

16:55-18:45

1 stop17h 50m

$1,132

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Mon 3/11

22:50-13:50

2 stops47h 00m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 17/11

11:25-18:29

2 stops47h 04m

$1,145

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Sat 10/1

23:40-15:55

1 stop24h 15m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 23/1

16:55-18:45

1 stop17h 50m

$1,169

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Sun 16/11

23:40-09:55

1 stop18h 15m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 22/1

16:55-18:45

1 stop17h 50m

$1,185

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Mon 22/9

00:40-05:55

Nonstop14h 15m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 14/10

08:40-06:35

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,196

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Mon 22/9

00:40-05:55

Nonstop14h 15m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 13/10

08:40-06:35

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,196

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Sun 23/11

22:30-05:35

Nonstop15h 05m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 12/12

20:20-20:34

1 stop16h 14m

$1,214

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Mon 13/10

23:55-05:30

Nonstop14h 35m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 14/11

20:20-20:34

1 stop16h 14m

$1,214

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Mon 22/9

12:50-10:55

1 stop31h 05m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 28/9

03:05-10:40

1 stop22h 35m

$1,223

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

12:40-01:55

1 stop22h 15m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 30/3

01:10-10:40

1 stop24h 30m

$1,223

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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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 29 August 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 $493). 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 12 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Manila in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 5% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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 12 September 2025.
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.

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

David,May 2025

BKK - MNL

Flight was 4 hours delayed, and there was no internet on the aircraft. Flight attendants were very helpful and provided great service

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

David,May 2025

BKK - MNL

Flight was 4 hours delayed, and there was no internet on the aircraft. Flight attendants were very helpful and provided great service

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 are 2 flights 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?

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Manila?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Manila can take about 14h 15m. China Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,196. 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 $1,258, 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 14% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Manila?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,284 for a flight from San Francisco to Manila. The cheapest flight overall is $1,278 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl) is currently priced at $1,096.

  • 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 $493). 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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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,258Average$1,590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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