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Find cheap flights from San Diego to Manila from ₱29,169

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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Manila (SAN-MNL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego 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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8:55 pm - 11:20 amSAN-MNL
23h 25m2 stops
8:00 am - 3:09 pmMNL-SAN
22h 09m2 stops
₱51,176Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 18
8:07 am - 10:55 pmSAN-MNL
23h 48m2 stops
8:15 pm - 10:20 amMNL-SAN
29h 05m2 stops
₱52,216
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Wed, Aug 21 - Tue, Sep 24
6:15 am - 8:55 pmSAN-MNL
23h 40m2 stops
2:50 pm - 11:44 pmMNL-SAN
23h 54m2 stops
₱57,472ANA
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Wed, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 30
6:00 pm - 3:45 pmSAN-MNL
30h 45m2 stops
10:35 am - 11:01 pmMNL-SAN
27h 26m2 stops
₱58,685China Airlines
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Wed, Sep 18 - Wed, Oct 9
6:00 pm - 9:35 amSAN-MNL
24h 35m2 stops
4:45 pm - 10:58 pmMNL-SAN
45h 13m2 stops
₱59,551China Airlines
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Tue, Aug 13 - Tue, Sep 3
8:00 am - 8:55 pmSAN-MNL
21h 55m2 stops
9:45 am - 2:58 pmMNL-SAN
20h 13m2 stops
₱60,822ANA
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Fri, Oct 4 - Thu, Oct 31
6:10 am - 5:55 amSAN-MNL
32h 45m1 stop
8:40 am - 10:21 amMNL-SAN
16h 41m1 stop
₱61,457United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 18
10:55 am - 5:55 amSAN-MNL
28h 00m2 stops
8:40 am - 10:21 amMNL-SAN
16h 41m1 stop
₱63,652United Airlines
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Sun, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 18
6:15 am - 10:05 pmSAN-MNL
24h 50m2 stops
1:10 am - 6:04 pmMNL-SAN
31h 54m2 stops
₱67,580Korean Air
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Thu, Aug 22 - Tue, Oct 22
7:15 am - 10:05 pmSAN-MNL
23h 50m2 stops
1:10 am - 5:13 pmMNL-SAN
31h 03m2 stops
₱67,753Korean Air
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Wed, Aug 21 - Mon, Sep 23

Flights from San Diego to Manila - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Manila?

The average price of all flights from San Diego to Manila clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Manila on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from San Diego to Manila. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego 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 Diego to Manila is September, where tickets cost ₱66,540 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of tickets is ₱112,113 and ₱105,991 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to Manila, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Manila, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 85 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Manila?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Cathay Pacific (₱29,169) and China Airlines (₱33,155). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Cathay Pacific (₱51,176) and ANA (₱57,472).

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Low season

August

High season

February

Cheapest flight

₱29,169
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Diego to Manila

When to book flights from San Diego to Manila

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Manila based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Manila

  • Are there lounges at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)?

    Yes, there are several lounges at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport that passengers can utilize their services while waiting for airport transfers. The lounges are mainly airline operated; hence they have different rules and regulations. However, the best part is that the lounges, such as Japan Airline Lounges offer exceptional services such as meals and showers. Also, they are easily accessible and found in almost all the terminals at the airport.

  • Where can I withdraw money at Manila Aquino International Airport (MNL)?

    There are multiple ATMs at Manila Aquino International Airport that caters to your monetary needs. Therefore, you don't have to panic if you are arriving at MNL and need to withdraw some extra dollars for emergency services. You will find many ATMs, such as American Express, situated at Terminals 1, 2, and 3 of the airport. However, note that when you withdraw money, charges may apply, so ensure to call your bank for fee schedules.

  • Are there hotels near San Diego International Airport?

    There are multiple hotels located at and near San Diego International Airport where you can spend the night. So, if you have scheduled an early morning flight from SAN Airport and looking for accommodation, look no further than Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina. It is found 0.5 miles from the airport and hence easily accessible. Alternatively, depending on your budget, you can spend the at Holiday Inn Express, Wyndham Garden, and many more hotels near SAN. As a result, you will be able to avoid the morning commute.

  • How far is SAN from downtown San Diego?

    The distance between SAN from downtown San Diego is approximately 3 miles. Using the tram or bus, you can get to the airport in about 38min. Alternatively, a taxi will take approximately 25min for the same distance, but it is a bit expensive.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Manila?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Manila was ₱505 for a one-way ticket and ₱886 for a round-trip.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Manila, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Manila, Korean Air or ANA?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Manila are Korean Air and ANA. With an average price for the route of ₱59,852 and an overall rating of 8.5, Korean Air is the most popular choice. ANA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₱76,411 and an overall rating of 8.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego 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 Diego to Manila.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Manila from San Diego 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 Diego 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 Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego 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 Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Manila

  • Take advantage of the nursing suites located in both departure and arrival airports. San Diego Airport (SAN) has nursing suites located at Terminals 1 and 2 of the airport. Nonetheless, Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) has nursing suites at Terminals A and B of the airport. The rooms are equipped with electric outlets, soft lighting, and a comfortable seat.
  • You will find at least a pet relief area in San Diego Airport (SAN) located at Terminal 2 for passengers traveling with their four-legged friends. The pet relief areas feature a fire hydrant, pet waste bag, and artificial turf grass. This will help your pet become more comfortable on the flight to MNL.
  • If you are flying through San Diego Airport, there is a comprehensive range of top-notch activities that you can do while waiting to board your flight. Bars, cafes where you can grab something and eat, a working station with charging spots, a complimentary Wi-Fi that you can log into, and shopping stalls. You can do your last-minute shopping at the stalls and grab a souvenir.
  • You can connect to downtown Manila from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport using public transits such as minibusses, city buses, and express buses. However, the most efficient and fastest way to travel to downtown Manila is using the metro. Bus line 18 connects Terminals 1, 2, and 3 of the airport with stops at car rental shops, parking lots, passenger terminals, and bus stops.
  • MNL offers several services and amenities that you can take advantage of while waiting for airport transfers. You can visit the spa and get yourself a massage to relax your body after a long flight.
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Top 4 airlines serving from San Diego to Manila

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Manila. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Manila? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.5
Korean AirOverall score based on 1188 reviews
8.3comfort
8.2food
8.2entertainment
8.6boarding
8.8crew
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The flight crews were extremely professional, helpful, and courteous. Departure and arrival times were accurate. No delay. I will use K airline again. Thanks

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024IAD - ICN
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The flight crews were extremely professional, helpful, and courteous. Departure and arrival times were accurate. No delay. I will use K airline again. Thanks

Everything about Korean air is great, hands down! Will always prefer this airline from other carriers.

Crew was ok, but some passengers were a bit rude. Again, all outlets were not working, only the really slow charging usb plug on the entertainment system. Entertainment system was also bugged, some features just crash, the touch screen wasn't working and when trying to watch a movie the onscreen display kept flashing off and on making it very difficult to watch.

Great crew, decent food Charging plugs were broken on both seats next to me. Only the USB port was available, and that charges, very, very slowly. Seat was also broken, it would not lock into position when reclining.

Korean Air had great service and the Bibimbap dish was the best airplane food I’ve ever had. It was a long flight so in between the two meals they served customers could get Shin ramen. The flight attendants let my children use a pair of nice headphones for the flight and had earbuds and slippers for all the adults. The flight was long but the time passed by relatively quickly because they have many great shows in their entertainment TV. I watched the BTS Love Yourself and Speak Yourself concerts 💜

not too bad but not too great either. Service on all airlines declined ever since covid. Your Delta Stewardess are not that friendly at all. :-(

I flew Asiana Air not Korean Air which was my original flight. So, I have no say about Korean Airlines right now. I hope you guys will not make any changes of my flight on Feb 15th. I want to fly Korean Air on Feb 15th. and make sure it is the same flightr njumber for my husband also and do not make any changes on either flights. thank you for reading my letter.

You did not put me on a Korean Air flight! so I do not have nothing to say

My flight was diverted to Atlanta and I was not given enough time. I paid my travel on April 23, 2023. It was originally Delta from Norfolk to NY, then Korean Air from NY all the way Philippines which is my final stop. Instead from Atlanta to Korea I flew Delta which is okay. Then Korea to Philippines, I flew Asiana Airlines. What I did not like, Ieagle did not sent me an email that my flight was change and so when I went to check in Wednesday the 10th, at 4:30 a.m they told me my flight was delayed at 6;00 p.m and diverted in Atlanta and I am flying Asiana from Korea to Philippines. I do not appreciate that Kayak or Ieagle chenge our flights 5 times and then last minute change again during my day of flight. I hope that you will not make any changes of my flight o Feb 15th because it has to be the same flight with my husband. That is the reason why we made the arrangements early on.

Wonderful cabin crew!!!!! Food was poor, in flight entertainment was just ok. They need to serve more water on a 15 hour flight--we were dehydrated and kept asking for water.

The staff, ground and air, at ANA was very helpful and friendly during check in, boarding and during the flight. This is the reason why I always fly ANA whenever I go to Manila. The food was not the best but the flight crew more than makes up for the shortfall.

Flight was on time and the crew was as expected, friendly and respectful. Food could’ve been better though.

First I will say this was really NOT an ANA flight. ANA used a UNITED jet to perform this flight. I specifically booked with ANA because I did NOT WANT TO FLY UNITED FOR INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS. So to spend $1800.00 and then discover after booking that it was going to be handled by United was very disappointing. I will be more careful next time when I book. The interior was very cramped in economy class; the dinner meal was terrible and also had extremely small portions for an international flight - the bread roll was ice cold and stale - that salad was very wilted; I’ve never had a “snack” that was so salty that it was difficult to eat; the breakfast “waffle” was practically unrecognizable. Really horrible meals for a very expensive international flight. Bathroom floor was also pretty dirty. I’m hoping my return flight is a real ANA airplane that is cleaned and serviced by ANA personnel with ANA meals. I will never book with ANA again if they continue to use UNITED airline jets. Yuck!!!🤢

Ground and flight crew were all courteous, extremely helpful and professional. Overall, process is really organized, from boarding to disembarkation.

This is a very long flight and the first time I have flown on a Japanese airline. I was very impressed with the staff. They worked hard and offered food and drink regularly. Plane was very well cared for. The let room was good . Food was ok but better than other airlines.

I wish the serve should leach and drink. Maybe because only 2hr

It was ok I thought because my flight was 1pm i was expecting to have lunch but it didn’t and after 7 hr finally dinner time was only chicken sandwich and next breakfast was an hour before plane land in Tokyo. so I should bring some food with me. Japanese flight attend was nice but the other was chewing gum and how she ask and respond to customers was not professional I felt. Maybe because Japan flight attendant is highly train and everyone looked very dress and professional so I was kind disappointed. I like that the bathroom was very clean .

Seat was roomy enough . The Asian selection for a meal was good . The tortellini was not very good. Service was excellent. O

It was very good. Lots of room with superior food and service. I will not hesitate to fly ANA in the future!

They did not get my request for veg food that i made a month ago. Also did not have any backup veg food on board or fruit plate or simething. Very disappointing as i had hward about how grwat ANA was supossed to be. Alsio entertainment was lacking and screen and tech was subpar. Overall just mid to low tie. They are living off reputation and are being passed up by most other carriers.

I like the braised beef., miso soup,, and green tea. Very little choices of hollywood movies. The PA announcement in English was not very clear and very soft. I could hardly hear.

Please change menu every now & then bc I fly twice within the year and serving the food the same

More updated movies & Chinese movies. The food sometimes overcooked. Prefer to have more neat snacks in between than just choose from the menu. Please change the menu every now and then. This is my second time flying within one year and the menu didn’t change at all!

Food is lagging. Very poor choice. Like vending machine fast food.

Please change the menu more often. The beef is not tender, more choice in ice cream flavor. Dessert is not good too.

Again I paid for an upgrade on my credit card didn’t get it need a refund. . American I not good at gettin in contact for refunds.

I didn’t like the check in process I had to check in at the counter took too much time . Didn’t give the upgrade my seat .

l enjoyed the variety of good and drink choices. The flight attendants were very quick and efficient to our needs.

Truly impressive service in the air. After the main meal, they have a delicious a la carte menu that you can order anytime until 1.5 hrs prior to landing. Flight crew were so pleasant and very efficient. Wish I could fly JAL more often!

Attentive crew, great service with regular rounds of drinks and trash collecting. Only complaint is the food, which was mediocre.

Very good , the weather was terrible, but i admired the professionality and politeness and care from the crew, and the excellent contition of the plane

My flight to Los Angeles was canceled Had to book another flight and you charged me extra $500 Very bad experience

Comfort was left wanting due to such a long flight, made the wife and I wish we could upgrade the seats to Business class or First Class, but did not have that option. Food was good but had very limited options and I have a dietary restriction which was difficult for the staff to accommodate since everything provided came with cheese on it. (Cheese could potentially kill me) Did not have an option to inform the staff until we were already in the air about the restriction and was not provided another option before flight departed.

Staff is friendly, great variety of entertainment, check in a little messy but due to people not listening. Overall a pleasant experience. Would use again in the future.

It felt like a new plane. Decent leg room in economy, food was fine, and the plane didn’t feel super dry and uncomfortable.

3 of the 4 flights had delays despite the weather being fine, but still managed to make all connections

Ask flight attendant for water during flight and she was a little rude get the water.

Flight was delay almost 2 hours from Hong Kong to Taipei. Last minute gate change from 24 to 66. Long way walk. We need to run in the Taipei airport to catch our next flight from Taipei to Vancouver. That is so suck!

For a long-haul flight, the crew did a very good job of keeping the lavatories clean and the aisles clear.

The check-in crew at SF did not put on breakable glass stickers on check-in baggages which caused my antique whisky bottle to break during transportation.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Diego to Manila found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/3Tue
2 stopsCathay Pacific
36h 20mSAN-MNL
₱29,169
9/1Sun
2 stopsCathay Pacific
21h 40mSAN-MNL
₱29,458
5/8Wed
2 stopsCathay Pacific
25h 35mSAN-MNL
₱29,516
5/11Sat
2 stops
46h 36mSAN-MNL
₱30,671
5/2Thu
2 stops
21h 48mSAN-MNL
₱31,191
9/4Wed
2 stopsChina Airlines
37h 45mSAN-MNL
₱33,155
9/6Fri
2 stopsChina Airlines
23h 05mSAN-MNL
₱35,696
9/5Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
25h 24mSAN-MNL
₱38,988
5/12Sun
2 stopsKorean Air
26h 44mSAN-MNL
₱40,779
9/4Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
30h 55mSAN-MNL
₱42,050

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Last minute flights from San Diego to Manila

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Diego to Manila that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/30Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
32h 35mSAN-MNL
5/30Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
37h 47mMNL-SAN
₱64,461
5/1Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
42h 08mSAN-MNL
6/8Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
37h 47mMNL-SAN
₱65,212
5/1Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
42h 08mSAN-MNL
6/8Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
30h 19mMNL-SAN
₱65,558
4/29Mon
multi-stop
23h 40mSAN-MNL
5/1Wed
multi-stop
33h 26mMNL-SAN
₱68,331
4/29Mon
multi-stopANA
23h 40mSAN-MNL
5/1Wed
multi-stopANA
24h 12mMNL-SAN
₱69,370
5/1Wed
multi-stop
21h 48mSAN-MNL
6/8Sat
multi-stop
40h 01mMNL-SAN
₱70,121
5/1Wed
multi-stopKorean Air
26h 39mSAN-MNL
6/7Fri
multi-stopKorean Air
31h 36mMNL-SAN
₱82,251
4/30Tue
multi-stopKorean Air
36h 35mSAN-MNL
5/29Wed
multi-stopKorean Air
31h 19mMNL-SAN
₱82,482
4/29Mon
multi-stopJapan Airlines
22h 20mSAN-MNL
5/7Tue
multi-stopJapan Airlines
16h 05mMNL-SAN
₱554,790
4/30Tue
multi-stopJapan Airlines
25h 30mSAN-MNL
5/7Tue
multi-stopJapan Airlines
16h 05mMNL-SAN
₱555,021

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