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Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Manila
Manila2 stops₱53,573
Cebu City
Cebu City2 stops₱60,601
Angeles City
Angeles City2 stops₱58,628
Manila
Manila2 stops₱53,573
Cebu City
Cebu City2 stops₱60,601
Angeles City
Angeles City2 stops₱58,628

Cheap Flights from San Diego to the Philippines

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Diego to the Philippines 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 Diego to the Philippines

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 28
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9:08 am - 10:35 pm
SAN
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MNL
22h 27m
2 stops
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10:25 am - 1:29 pm
MNL
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SAN
18h 04m
1 stop
₱53,573Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 30
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6:15 am - 10:30 pm
SAN
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MNL
24h 15m
2 stops
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10:25 am - 12:00 pm
MNL
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SAN
41h 35m
2 stops
₱54,066Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 28
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6:35 pm - 10:35 pm
SAN
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MNL
37h 00m
2 stops
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10:25 am - 5:59 pm
MNL
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SAN
22h 34m
1 stop
₱54,559Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Sep 1
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7:45 pm - 11:35 am
SAN
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MNL
48h 50m
2 stops
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11:15 pm - 2:50 pm
MNL
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SAN
30h 35m
1 stop
₱55,546Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 13
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7:15 am - 10:35 pm
SAN
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MNL
24h 20m
2 stops
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12:55 pm - 11:47 am
MNL
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SAN
37h 52m
2 stops
₱55,854Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 24
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8:25 pm - 10:35 pm
SAN
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MNL
35h 10m
2 stops
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9:25 am - 11:47 am
MNL
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SAN
17h 22m
1 stop
₱56,039Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 21
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7:00 am - 10:30 pm
SAN
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MNL
23h 30m
2 stops
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6:30 pm - 8:25 pm
MNL
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SAN
17h 55m
1 stop
₱56,100Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 15
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7:15 pm - 9:00 am
SAN
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CRK
22h 45m
2 stops
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10:00 am - 8:56 am
CRK
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SAN
37h 56m
2 stops
₱64,423STARLUX Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 14
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6:20 am - 10:05 pm
SAN
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CEB
24h 45m
2 stops
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9:15 am - 12:29 am
CEB
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SAN
30h 14m
3 stops
₱66,642United Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Sep 1
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6:35 pm - 7:30 pm
SAN
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CRK
33h 55m
2 stops
STARLUX Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 8:50 am
CRK
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SAN
37h 50m
2 stops
₱67,752STARLUX Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to the Philippines flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to the Philippines, 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 the Philippines is September, when tickets cost ₱63,868 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₱99,994 and ₱93,829 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to the Philippines, 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 Diego to the Philippines, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

₱24,166
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
Flight from San Diego to Manila

FAQs - booking Philippines flights

  • Can I rent a car at any of the three Philippines airports?

    Yes. MNL has car rental counters in Terminals 1, 2, and 3 that include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Diamond, El Sol Car, Hertz, and many more. CEB rental car counters include Fast Transit, Alamo, Flamingo Rent a Car, Exclusive Cars and more. CRK has an Avis rental car counter on site.

  • Do all three Philippines airports have facilities for nursing moms?

    No. CRK does not provide any designated areas for nursing moms. However, CEB and MNL both provide areas for moms who want to breastfeed in private. The dedicated breastfeeding area at CEB has comfortable seating, privacy curtains, a sink, changing stations, a microwave, and more. MNL has nursing rooms throughout the airport that have available cribs, playpens, diapers, formula, bottle warmers, and more.

  • Where can I park my car at SAN before my long flight to the Philippines?

    Parking is available by reservation in the Terminal 1 Parking Lot and the Terminal 2 Parking Plaza. However, the more affordable option for parking your car long-term is to park it off airport grounds in a nearby lot not affiliated with the airport. Some of these lots include Aladdin Airport Parking, Wally Park, And San Diego Airport Parking Co. Most of these lots offer free shuttle service to the terminals.

  • Can I book a direct ticket from SAN to the Philippines?

    It is unlikely that you will find a direct flight from San Diego to the Philippines. However, it is possible to find a flight with one stop between SAN and MNL. Layover cities include San Francisco (SFO), Tokyo (NRT), and Vancouver (YVR). There are also two-stop flights that depart from SAN and land at MNL, CEB, or CRK in the Philippines. Layovers occur in places such as Hong Kong (HKG), Taiwan (TPE), Seattle (SEA), Los Angeles (LAX), and South Korea (ICN).

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to the Philippines?

    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 the Philippines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Diego to the Philippines 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 the Philippines?

    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 from San Diego to the Philippines with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from San Diego to the Philippines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to the Philippines

  • When you are flying from San Diego to the Philippines, you will most likely depart from the San Diego International Airport (SAN). In the Philippines, you could land at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) in Cebu City, or Clark International Airport (CRK) in Angeles City. Airlines that make these journeys include Alaska Airlines, Philippine Airlines, EVA Air, Korean Air, Delta, Air Canada, Japan Airlines, and Cathay Pacific.
  • Flying into CEB seems to be a growing favorite among travelers. CEB is in the Visayas, an island group in the center of the country. CEB is not only centrally located, but it is well connected, with flights from CEB going to places like Tokyo, Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, and more.
  • Less than 10 miles away from CEB, you can visit the Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary to the east, Plantation Bay to the southeast, or Villa Teresita Resort to the southwest. From CEB, you can also visit cities that are within an hour away, such as Pangdan, Cordoba, Jaclupan, and Tayud.
  • If you are an active duty US military personnel or family, you can relax at the USO at SAN before your flight to the Philippines. This lounge is Landside, Terminal 2 and offers amenities such as showers, TV, snacks and beverages, unlimited domestic calls, and more.
  • MNL has a number of facilities for travelers who need to refresh before the next leg of their journey. MNL has nine air-conditioned rooms for rent on the 4th floor of Terminal 1. The Wings Transit Lounge in Terminal 3 has a family room, 16 twin rooms, 17 sleep capsules, showers, and a spa.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from San Diego to the Philippines

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to the Philippines? 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.
8.4
Korean AirOverall score based on 1221 reviews
8.3Comfort
8.1Food
8.2Entertainment
8.7Crew
8.5Boarding
Airline reviews

There could have been better spacing of the passengers, it was crowded in some parts of the plane then other while rows were empty

8.0 ExcellentMatt, Aug 2025
ICN - MNL
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There could have been better spacing of the passengers, it was crowded in some parts of the plane then other while rows were empty

long flights are difficult but the crew and amenities made it a very good experience

The flight was at least 3 hours late with not much of an explanation other than connecting flight was late

Good. Obviously there is a slightly condescending attitude of all American workers towards their customers but other than that all good.

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.

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.

I was handled by some very rude CSA's in DFW. I was forced to check my carry-on as I was flying economy. You are now allowed only 10 kg total on all carry-on items. As my carry-on was 10 kg, and my backpack was 2 kg, I was made to check my luggage. I find this procedure unfair, as many other passengers in economy CLEARLY had more than 10 kgs. If KA insists this is their policy, then it should be enforced uniformly for everyone. TO INCLUDE Business and First Class. They are allowed 18 kg now. From my perspective....absolutely ridiculous. This was the first time in over 35 years I have been made to check my carry-on. I am EXTREMELY disappointed 😞

They destroyed my Michael Kors Carryon luggage, they didn’t announce that only check in the carry on and when we get inside a couple of room to put the carry on bag. I was disappointed and sad because of the damaged of my luggage. They should replace it or fixed it.

Flight was on time and the crew was very attentive ,friendly and helpful

They didn't tell me they changed my flight. So I got confused on what happened to my flight.

The flight was delightful overall. The check-in and boarding were on smooth and on time. Amenities and staffs were elevated. However, if glasses were served instead of cups, there should be a complete premium.

Sure I would’ve liked a little more space, but it was better than economy. I bring my own food because I have food allergies it would be nice if they offered larger salads or more vegetables instead of starch it was really a good flight. I don’t wanna complain. I’m grateful to fly at all safely. Thank you to the pilots.

American Airlines food is horrible. Also, paid to fly JAL on all segments, but received a much lower quality. I was disappointed to learn that we would be using American Airlines on this flight, which has less comfort, entertainment, choices, and lower standard of service. Overall not satisfied.

Food was very mediocre. Economy is pretty uncomfortable. Crew was excellent and responsive.

This was serviced by American Airlines. Not as great as Japan Airlines. The LAX domestic airport is not a great airport. We needed to take a shuttle to go to the gate. Mind you, this is just a connection, but we had to go to security again, which is a hassle after a very long flight from Japan. It makes sense, for our checked baggage to be picked up and moved to the other carousel for our final destination, but for us doing the security all over again, pointless. We had our boarding passes already when we were still in Japan, yet we had to start from zero again when we arrived LAX. There should at least be a different line for connecting passengers without going out like it’s our final destination. Next time, I will try to book our flights from any foreign countries non stop to my destination.

My plans changed and I tried to cancel or change the flight for credit but was giving the run around and denied . Not great

We booked business class round trip from Delhi to San Diego and back. On our last leg from Bangalore to Delhi we were down graded to economy class which was big disappointment other than that everything was great.

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!

It was an outstanding flight and service. The only thing is the seat cushion for economy could be a little more comfortable. More cushion.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Over 2.5 hour maintenance delay on first morning flight with no acknowledgement, compensation or even gesture of good will. Aircraft had overnighted at airport so issue should have been addressed prior to boarding. Over 3.5 hours before first slow and deliberate beverage service.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

As usual, United scheduling is completely misleading. A 54-minute layover at O’Hare is too short to make a lot of connections, especially since the flight landed “on time” but had to wait on the taxiway 15 minutes for a gate to open up. Then it takes another 10 minutes to exit the plane before one can run to another concourse to catch a connecting flight.

Flight was ok. Unfortunately it was a Boeing 737, which is a cramped / tight airplane. I prefer the Airbus as they are a more comfortable flight experience.

We were traveling as a family of 5 and they refused to seat us together. There were entire rows open, and my 13 year old daughter had to sit alone. Ridiculous!

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

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