How often are flights from San Francisco to Manila delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Manila have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 180 minutes.

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 12% of flights being delayed.

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.

How popular is this San Francisco to Manila flight route?

Flights from San Francisco to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl have been viewed 5 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Manila?

China Airlines and United Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Manila in just under 14h. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6973 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Manila round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Manila round-trip from £492. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Philippine Airlines. Cathay Pacific is 29% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Manila

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

What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Manila?

To fly from San Francisco to Manila, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL). Nonstop flights to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl from San Francisco take 13h 45m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 outbound flights from San Francisco to Ninoy Aquino Intl offered by 2 different airlines.

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Francisco to Manila flights typically cost between £798 and £1,040 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £686 on Multiple Airlines (12 Oct-14 Nov).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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Mon 12/1000:30

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MNL

Nonstop14h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 14/1120:10

MNL

SFO

1 stop16h 22m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/6£686

Thu 10/923:20

SFO

MNL

1 stop20h 35m

Asiana Airlines

Sun 27/923:55

MNL

SFO

1 stop30h 35m

Asiana Airlines

Deal found 16/6£691

Wed 25/1100:30

SFO

MNL

Nonstop13h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 21/1220:10

MNL

SFO

1 stop16h 22m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/6£691

Sun 8/1100:30

SFO

MNL

Nonstop13h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 7/1220:10

MNL

SFO

1 stop16h 22m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/6£692

Sat 24/1000:30

SFO

MNL

Nonstop14h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 15/1120:10

MNL

SFO

1 stop16h 22m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/6£700

Tue 4/801:05

SFO

MNL

1 stop17h 30m

China Airlines

Wed 19/816:50

MNL

SFO

1 stop18h 40m

China Airlines

Deal found 17/6£700

Mon 3/809:30

SFO

MNL

2 stops31h 45m

China Eastern

Wed 2/909:45

MNL

SFO

1 stop38h 20m

China Eastern

Deal found 16/6£701

Wed 16/909:30

SFO

MNL

2 stops31h 45m

China Eastern

Wed 14/1009:45

MNL

SFO

1 stop38h 20m

China Eastern

Deal found 18/6£702

Tue 4/800:30

SFO

MNL

Nonstop14h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 23/823:55

MNL

SFO

1 stop31h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/6£703

Mon 16/1109:40

SFO

MNL

1 stop33h 45m

Singapore Airlines

Mon 18/117:05

MNL

SFO

1 stop30h 45m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 17/6£704

Thu 6/801:05

SFO

MNL

1 stop17h 30m

China Airlines

Wed 19/816:50

MNL

SFO

1 stop18h 40m

China Airlines

Deal found 17/6£705

Thu 20/812:00

SFO

MNL

1 stop22h 20m

China Eastern

Fri 16/1002:25

MNL

SFO

2 stops27h 43m

China Eastern

Deal found 19/6£706

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Sun 2/8

01:05-09:35

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Sun 23/8

10:35-20:30

1 stop24h 55m

£746

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SFO - MNL

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San Francisco

Mon 31/8

00:55-05:55

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21:20-19:15

Nonstop12h 55m

£752

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

07:05-21:10

2 stops23h 05m

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£772

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SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

14:15-19:00

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Fri 4/9

08:40-06:40

Nonstop13h 00m

£781

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Wed 8/7

14:15-19:00

Nonstop13h 45m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 14/7

08:40-06:40

Nonstop13h 00m

£787

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

14:15-19:00

Nonstop13h 45m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 13/8

08:40-06:40

Nonstop13h 00m

£859

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Sat 25/7

22:50-03:05

1 stop37h 15m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 12/8

04:05-17:55

1 stop28h 50m

£897

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Sat 1/8

16:39-09:35

2 stops25h 56m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 22/8

16:50-08:21

2 stops30h 31m

£1,010

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Fri 31/7

13:30-23:59

2 stops43h 29m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 13/8

12:20-08:21

2 stops59h 01m

£1,104

San FranciscoManila

SFO - MNL

SFOMNL

San Francisco

Wed 29/7

16:39-22:05

2 stops38h 26m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 8/8

03:10-09:36

2 stops45h 26m

£1,115

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

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Manila is 62 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Manila?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Manila (average of £581). Flying from San Francisco to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,049). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Manila as you normally would.

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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Cathay Pacific and Philippine Airlines from San Francisco to Manila by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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7.6

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Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕

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Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕

Philippine Airlines

7.3

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1,002 reviews

Cathay Pacific

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕

Related info for your journey

What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Manila?
To fly from San Francisco to Manila, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL). Nonstop flights to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl from San Francisco take 13h 45m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 outbound flights from San Francisco to Ninoy Aquino Intl offered by 2 different airlines.
How popular is this San Francisco to Manila flight route?
Flights from San Francisco to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl have been viewed 5 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Manila?
China Airlines and United Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Manila in just under 14h. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6973 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Manila round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Manila round-trip from £492. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Philippine Airlines. Cathay Pacific is 29% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Manila (average of £581). Flying from San Francisco to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,049). 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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