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

• Earliest: departs at 12:30 am and lands at 3:27 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 2:52 pm.

The flight takes about 14h 57m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Manila:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Manila takes 14h 57m, 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.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Manila range from ₱49,693 to ₱75,928, with an average of ₱60,802 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₱49,693 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the ₱60,802 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average ₱48,668 round-trip via Beijing Capital (PEK), compared to ₱65,017 for direct flights.

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 A350-900 variants.

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%.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Manila are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₱26,717, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₱1,119 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Avis
• Fox

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 26m.

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

• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 49% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from San Francisco to Manila. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at ₱58,425 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₱67,627, a difference of ₱9,202.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• United Airlines
• Philippine Airlines

Flying via Tokyo Narita (NRT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 43m, compared with 18h 35m 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.

Some of the most popular sights in Manila are Manila Ocean Park, Quirino Grandstand and Rizal Park. These are among the most viewed places in Manila on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Manila flights:

• Philippine Airlines: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Singapore Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Asiana Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Air China: offers free seat selection

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

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 always check the fare details before booking.

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.