What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Diego to Manila?

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 94% of 1-stop itineraries from San Diego to Manila on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Diego to Manila?

Tokyo (NRT) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of ₱78,488.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Diego to Manila?

Flights via Tokyo (NRT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 50m.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Diego to Manila?

Flights via Tokyo (NRT) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 17h 40m.

How long is the flight from San Diego to Manila?

There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Manila in 18h 15m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between San Diego and Manila is about 11898 km.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Manila round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Manila round-trip from ₱48,669. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Korean Air. United Airlines is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Manila ranges from 10.0 - 400.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 400.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Manila when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manila, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to MNL?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Manila as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Manila that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Manila flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Manila?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Manila.

Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Manila?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Manila by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Deal found 9/20₱60,030

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Round-trip from	₱57,709
One-way from	₱27,663
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	₱73,830

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82h 30m total
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San DiegoManila

SAN San Diego - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

SANMNL

San Diego

Thu 1/28

6:30 am-9:50 pm

3 stops23h 20m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱32,242

San DiegoManila

SAN San Diego - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

SANMNL

San Diego

Wed 1/6

6:30 am-9:50 pm

3 stops23h 20m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱32,242

San DiegoManila

SAN San Diego - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

SANMNL

San Diego

Wed 10/28

6:15 am-9:10 pm

1 stop23h 55m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱32,242

San DiegoManila

SAN San Diego - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

SANMNL

San Diego

Tue 3/16

11:30 am-5:35 am

1 stop27h 05m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱32,430

San DiegoManila

SAN San Diego - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

SANMNL

San Diego

Wed 10/7

6:50 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱32,618

San DiegoManila

SAN San Diego - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

SANMNL

San Diego

Wed 2/24

4:10 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops37h 00m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱32,618

San DiegoManila

SAN San Diego - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

SANMNL

San Diego

Mon 10/19

9:45 am-7:00 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 10/22

8:40 am-3:54 pm

1 stop22h 14m

₱59,779

San DiegoManila

SAN San Diego - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

SANMNL

San Diego

Sun 11/1

4:18 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops36h 52m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 11/17

9:55 am-10:12 am

1 stop16h 17m

₱60,093

San DiegoManila

SAN San Diego - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

SANMNL

San Diego

Wed 10/28

7:30 am-9:10 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 11/10

9:55 am-5:17 pm

2 stops23h 22m

₱60,093

San DiegoManila

SAN San Diego - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

SANMNL

San Diego

Wed 2/3

6:30 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops34h 40m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 2/14

11:25 pm-8:43 am

1 stop25h 18m

₱63,229

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Prices

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Manila, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Manila?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Manila (average of ₱64,421). Flying from San Diego to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₱101,054). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Manila?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Diego to Manila flights typically cost between ₱59,873 and ₱76,841 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was ₱57,709 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 2-Nov 9).

Reviews of airlines servicing Manila

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air and United Airlines from San Diego to Manila. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Korean Air

8.4

Very good

1,218 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!

Korean Air

8.4

Very good

1,218 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very good

1,218 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,225 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very good

1,218 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from San Diego to Manila?
There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Manila in 18h 15m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between San Diego and Manila is about 11898 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Manila round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Manila round-trip from ₱48,669. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Korean Air. United Airlines is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Manila that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Manila flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Manila?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Manila.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Manila?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Manila by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Manila?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Manila (average of ₱64,421). Flying from San Diego to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₱101,054). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Manila, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Manila?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Diego to Manila flights typically cost between ₱59,873 and ₱76,841 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was ₱57,709 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 2-Nov 9).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Diego to Manila?

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 94% of 1-stop itineraries from San Diego to Manila on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Diego to Manila?

Tokyo (NRT) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of ₱78,488.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Diego to Manila?

Flights via Tokyo (NRT) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 17h 40m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Diego to Manila?

Flights via Tokyo (NRT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 50m.

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air and United Airlines from San Diego to Manila. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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San Diego to Manila flights typically cost between ₱59,873 and ₱76,841 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was ₱57,709 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 2-Nov 9).