International route
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Manila
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). 6,977 miles, 14h 25m nonstop.
SFO to MNL at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 6,977 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 14h 25mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- UAASPR3 airlinesUnited, Alaska, Philippine
- Nonstop flights per day
- 3all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday20% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 15h aheadManila vs San Francisco
San Francisco to Manila
Round trips from $489
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 26.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying San Francisco to Manila
3 airlines fly nonstop with 3 departures a day combined, plus 16 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- PRPhilippine AirlinesNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag included
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MTY · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- AIAir IndiaStar AllianceConnecting via DEL · first checked bag included
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via ORD, PHX, PHL, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- NHANA All Nippon AirwaysStar AllianceConnecting via HND, NRT · first checked bag included
- OZAsiana AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- CXCathay PacificoneworldConnecting via HKG · first checked bag included
- CIChina AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via MSP, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via HND, NRT, KIX · first checked bag included
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, BOS, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- KEKorean AirSkyTeamConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- QFQantasoneworldConnecting via BNE · first checked bag included
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, MEX, GDL · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- New York (JFK)AAB62 airlines
- Monterrey (MTY)AMVB2 airlines
- Tokyo (HND)JLNH2 airlines
- Tokyo (NRT)JLNH2 airlines
- Seoul (ICN)KEOZ2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
San Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- United, Alaska and Philippine all fly SFO to MNL nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $489; September 2026 is the most expensive at $624 and up, a difference of $135 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Manila is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco. Expect to lose 15 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search San Francisco to ManilaSan Francisco to Manila: common questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Manila?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Manila (MNL) takes about 14h 25m gate to gate, covering 6,977 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to MNL?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Philippine Airlines operate nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Manila (MNL), with 3 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through JFK, MTY and HND.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Manila?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Manila (MNL), starting at $489 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Francisco to Manila flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Manila?
Manila is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco. SFO is on America/Los Angeles time and MNL on Asia/Manila time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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