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Find the cheapest month to fly from Manila Ninoy Aquino to San Francisco International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Manila Ninoy Aquino to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in September.

Direct flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino to San Francisco International

Manila Ninoy Aquino to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Manila Ninoy Aquino to San Francisco below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Francisco International.

Manila to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 6,696
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time12 hrs, 38 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week21

Finding cheap flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino to San Francisco International is R 10,720. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
12 hours and 38 minutes is the average flight time from Manila Ninoy Aquino to San Francisco International.
United and Philippine Airlines fly direct from Manila Ninoy Aquino to San Francisco International.
As of September 2025, there are 21 flights per week flying from Manila Ninoy Aquino to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from Manila Ninoy Aquino to San Francisco International is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Saturday, 20 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 38 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Philippines AirAsia and Philippine Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Flying from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to San Francisco International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 12 hours 55 minutes.

  • San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Francisco 15 hours behind Manila.

  • You can choose from 22 weekly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. The 08:40 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight available. Philippine Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:05.

  • Your MNL to SFO flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • You can expect longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • Philippine Airlines offers direct flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in San Francisco — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.

  • Philippine Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier offering MNL to SFO flights is United Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 75.41% of the time.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between MNL and SFO:

    • Hong Kong International Airport

    • Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ninoy Aquino International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is R 6,701. A return fare right now is R 10,720. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MNL to SFO.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • Landing cheap flights from MNL to SFO is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

Handy information about Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

  • 70.07% of flights taking off from Ninoy Aquino International Airport reach their destination on time.

  • Ninoy Aquino International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Manila. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Looking for a handy hotel close to MNL? If you've booked an early flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport to central San Francisco has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit San Francisco. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MNL to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • You've visited San Francisco, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Journey about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its leading sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.

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