Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 14 hours 25 minutes.
Manila is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Choose from 23 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Philippine Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:50.
To ensure you catch your SFO to MNL flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Philippine Airlines offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Manila — and maybe even more of Philippines if you have time.
Most passengers choose to travel with Philippine Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering SFO to MNL flights is United Airlines. Its services land without delay 78.95% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SFO and MNL include:
Haneda Airport
Narita International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Right now, Rs105,318 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs185,418. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from SFO to MNL, reserve your journey nine months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SFO to MNL.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights leaving from San Francisco International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near SFO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
If you're getting in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near MNL:
Pick up a Ninoy Aquino International Airport rental car and discover Manila and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Europcar are leading providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Ninoy Aquino International Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila
Ninoy Aquino International Airport to central Manila has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
April is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Manila in February.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport for April if you'd like to explore Manila during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 35ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SFO to MNL around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Philippines
Manila has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Philippines just waiting to be discovered. Around 8 kilometres north-east of Manila, a trip to Quezon City will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Pinky Spikes, Province and GEE’s SPOT GARDEN by Gerard.
Taguig is another favourite destination in Philippines and is around 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. No journey is complete without seeing Sib Plants, Philippine Science Heritage Centre or Salinlahi Museum and BGC Astronaut Mural.