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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Manila (SFO-MNL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Manila that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Manila

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SFO-MNL
14h 15mnonstop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Manila flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Manila to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Manila?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Manila, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Manila is September, where tickets cost ₪2,719 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₪5,141 and ₪4,352 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Manila, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Manila, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonAugust
High seasonSeptember
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Manila

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Manila based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Manila

  • What is there to do while waiting at San Francisco International Airport?

    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.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport have a spa in the Departures terminal?

    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.

  • Where can I rent a car at Ninoy Aquino International Airport?

    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.

  • Can I store my luggage at Ninoy Aquino International Airport?

    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.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Manila?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Manila flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Manila?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Manila flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Manila?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Manila.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Manila?

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Manila on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Manila?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Manila.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Manila?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Manila from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Manila?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Manila with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Manila?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Manila from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Manila

  • For those looking to save on travel time, book your reservation with Philippine Airlines, as they offer several daily flights from San Francisco to Manila. If you don’t mind layovers, book your ticket through either Air China or Cathay Pacific, as both of these companies offer affordable tickets and free checked baggage.
  • Are you often stressed while traveling? Pay a visit to one of the yoga rooms in San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to unwind. Placed near Gate 87A and Gate 62, these quiet rooms contain practice mats and guided DVDs, making them a peaceful space to relax.
  • If you need to quickly charge one of your portable devices before boarding your flight from San Francisco to Manila, rent a rapid portable charger from San Francisco International Airport. For a small hourly fee, you can carry a portable charger around with you and charge your cell phone up to two times quicker than normal.
  • To allow your kids to burn off some steam once your flight has landed, head to one of the Kiddie Traveller’s Lounges located in Terminals 1, 3, and 4 of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). These lounges are free to enter and have staff members to help watch the kids, as well as books, toys, and TVs playing child-friendly programs.
  • If you would like to take a quick nap or shower once arriving in Manila, book one of the Day Rooms that are located in Terminal 1 of Ninoy Aquino International Airport. These rooms contain private restrooms, a small bed, a desk, and outlets. The starting rate for a room is 840 PHP (approximately 16 USD).

Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from San Francisco to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Francisco to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Monday

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

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