How often are flights from San Francisco to Manila delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Manila have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 161 minutes.

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.

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.

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 14% of flights being delayed.

How popular is this San Francisco to Manila flight route?

Within the past month, 11 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 15h 05m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,278. 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.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Manila

The most flights from SFO to MNL are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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).

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

Booking 51 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Manila (average of $1,118). Flying from San Francisco to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,890). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Manila?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Manila flights typically cost between $1,049 and $1,407 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,069 on Vietnam Airlines (14 Oct–4 Nov).

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How popular is this San Francisco to Manila flight route?
Within the past month, 11 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 15h 05m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,278. 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.
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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Manila (average of $1,118). Flying from San Francisco to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,890). 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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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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Manila?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Manila flights typically cost between $1,049 and $1,407 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,069 on Vietnam Airlines (14 Oct–4 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Manila

The most flights from SFO to MNL are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from San Francisco to Manila delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Manila have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 161 minutes.

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.

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.

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 14% of flights being delayed.

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San Francisco to Manila flights typically cost between $1,049 and $1,407 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,069 on Vietnam Airlines (14 Oct–4 Nov).