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Compare prices across airlines to find the best deal. Prices can vary significantly.
Flying midweek or in off-peak seasons can save you up to 30% on airfare.
Booking 6+ weeks in advance typically offers the best prices.
Airlines operating flights from Manila to San Francisco include Qatar Airways, JAL, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ANA, American Airlines, Air China, Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific, Vietnam Airlines, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Starlux Airlines, Singapore Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Philippine Airlines, British Airways, SWISS, Air Canada, EVA Air, Etihad Airways.
Book at the right time: For international flights, aim to book 6–10 weeks ahead. Last-minute fares on Manila to San Francisco are rarely cheap, and prices spike sharply within 2 weeks of departure.
Shift your dates by a day or two: Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Wednesday) are almost always cheaper than weekend flights. Even shifting by one day can make a meaningful difference.
Weigh up connecting flights: Connecting flights on Manila to San Francisco can be 20–40% cheaper than direct options. If you have time to spare, it's worth comparing.
Factor in baggage fees: Low-cost carriers on this route often advertise attractive base fares but charge separately for checked luggage. Always compare the all-in price — a $20 cheaper fare plus $50 baggage fee is no saving. Qatar Airways and JAL may have different inclusions, so check each airline's fare conditions.
Search in private browsing: Some booking sites use cookies to track repeat searches and may show higher prices after multiple lookups. Use an incognito or private window — or just use Booked AI, which pulls live prices without any tracking markup.
Compare two one-ways against a return: On some international routes, booking a one-way with one airline and the return with another can undercut a standard return ticket — especially if a budget carrier covers one direction. Check both options with the flexible dates calendar above.
The cheapest flights from Manila to San Francisco start from $782, with typical prices ranging from $782 to $1,082.
The typical flight time from Manila to San Francisco is approximately 18 hours and 7 minutes.
Airlines operating this route include Qatar Airways, JAL, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ANA, American Airlines, Air China, Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific, Vietnam Airlines, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Starlux Airlines, Singapore Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Philippine Airlines, British Airways, SWISS, Air Canada, EVA Air, Etihad Airways.
Prices sourced via Duffel and updated regularly. All fares shown are indicative one-way prices in AUD and may vary at time of booking. Booked AI is an IATA-accredited travel platform.
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