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Flight deals from San Diego International to Manila Ninoy Aquino

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego International to Manila Ninoy Aquino? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Manila.R 7,699 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Aug.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 13 Aug, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,699, select.
Manila.R 8,069 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Oct.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,069, select.
Manila.R 8,094 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Nov.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,094, select.
Manila.R 8,193 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,193, select.
Manila.R 8,609 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar.One-way flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from San Diego International on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,609, select.
Manila.R 8,769 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Sep.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,769, select.
Manila.R 8,909 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Jan.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 8 Jan, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,909, select.
Manila.R 9,514 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,514, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego International to Manila Ninoy Aquino flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from R 9,514
Aug
from R 7,699
Sep
from R 8,769
Oct
from R 8,069
Nov
from R 8,094
Dec
from R 13,778
Jan
from R 8,909
Feb
from R 90,042
Mar
from R 8,609
Apr
from R 8,193
May
from R 12,222
Jun
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San Diego International to Manila Ninoy Aquino: Alternative routes

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

San Diego to Manila: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 7,699
Cheapest month to flyAugust

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

The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Manila Ninoy Aquino is R 14,491. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Diego International to Manila Ninoy Aquino. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 14,556.
As of July 2025, there are no flights flying from San Diego International to Manila Ninoy Aquino.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Manila Ninoy Aquino is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport on Wednesday, 20 August 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Diego International Airport and Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Manila Ninoy Aquino 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 Manila is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air Canada offers the cheapest flight tickets to Manila Ninoy Aquino.

Travelling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Manila is UTC+8, which is 15 hours ahead of San Diego.

  • To ensure you get on your SAN to MNL flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

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

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Diego International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SAN and MNL:

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • San Francisco International Airport

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight is R 7,699. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 14,556. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • To score cheap tickets from SAN to MNL, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from SAN to MNL by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Diego International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • SAN's address is Airport Drive.

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of San Diego International Airport, 71.38% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • San Diego International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes on public transport.

  • Need a convenient hotel near SAN? If you're catching an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

  • If you're getting in on a late San Diego International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near MNL:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Ninoy Aquino International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar and explore beyond Manila's main sights.

  • For the best deal, book your vehicle from Ninoy Aquino International Airport about four weeks before you set off.

Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila

  • From Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.

When to fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Manila. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Manila is April, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from San Diego International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SAN to MNL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Philippines

  • Quezon City is just one of the many places in Philippines waiting to be discovered after you've seen Manila. Around 8 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Pinky Spikes, Province and GEE’s SPOT GARDEN by Gerard.

  • Around 13 kilometres south-east of Manila, Taguig is another favourite stop in Philippines. Start your sightseeing at Sib Plants, Philippine Science Heritage Centre or Salinlahi Museum and BGC Astronaut Mural.

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