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If you are interested in history, stop by the Aviation Museum that can be found in the International Terminal of San Francisco International Airport. To learn more about the airport and all of its amenities, take one of the three self-guided tours that go throughout each terminal. Movies, tablets, and games can also be rented from one of the InMotion Entertainment desks that are placed in the International Terminal and Terminal 3.

San Francisco International Airport currently has several XpresSpa locations in the International Terminal as well as in Terminals 2 and 3. These spas offer many different services, including massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, and waxing.

To rent a car, head to the ground transportation center in Ninoy Aquino International Airport. In this area, you can find the desks for several major rental companies, including Avis and Hertz. Take note of the fact that, to rent a car in the Philippines, you will either have to have an international driver’s license or an English-language license.

You can leave a suitcase or personal item at the Luggage and More desk, which is near the baggage claim of Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Prices start at 150 PHP (approximately 3 USD), and they vary depending on the size of your items and how long you will be storing them.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Manila flights:

• Philippine Airlines: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• ANA: offers free seat selection
• Singapore Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• EVA Air: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Manila. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Philippine Airlines

Flights from San Francisco to Manila usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Philippine Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• ANA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average ₪2,197 round-trip via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), compared to ₪3,068 for direct flights.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₪97–₪302 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Manila most commonly connect through:

• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 13% of one-stop connections

Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the San Francisco to Manila route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ₪2,722 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₪3,206, a difference of ₪483. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Manila route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 31 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Manila flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, morning flights for 1%, and evening flights for 0%.

Manila Ocean Park is one of the most viewed places in Manila on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Manila:

• Earliest: departs at 00:30 and lands at 15:08
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 14:33.

The flight takes about 14h 38m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of ₪2,853. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Manila takes 14h 38m, covering 18,060 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Manila are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₪1,377, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Tokyo Narita (NRT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 39m, compared with 18h 37m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) and 18h 45m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

Manila is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco (Philippine Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₪53 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Thrifty
• Fox

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Manila range from ₪2,346 to ₪3,616, with an average of ₪2,853 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪2,346 counts as a good deal.