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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Manila to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 09:55 and lands at 22:30
• Latest: departs at 23:25 and lands at 12:00.

The flight takes about 12h 35m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Manila to San Francisco.

A direct flight from Manila to San Francisco takes 12h 35m, covering 6,973 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Manila to San Francisco range from £513 to £728, with an average of £600 over the past 12 months. Anything below £513 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the £600 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £519 return via Tokyo Haneda (HND), compared with £768 for direct.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Philippine Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Manila to San Francisco flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Manila to San Francisco are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £406.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £11 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Manila to San Francisco usually depart from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Manila to San Francisco route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 16m.

One-stop flights from Manila to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) – 59% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Tokyo Narita (NRT) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Manila to San Francisco. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £582 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £625, a difference of £43.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Manila and San Francisco. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Philippine Airlines

Flying via Tokyo Narita (NRT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 08m, compared to 19h 01m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) and 19h 42m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

San Francisco is 15 hours behind Manila (Pacific Time vs Philippine Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Manila to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Asiana Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Philippine Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• ANA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

A medical clinic is open at the International Terminal Main Hall pre-security on the Departures level. The clinic provides urgent care, travel medicine, occupational health services, and immigration physicals. Services are available Monday to Friday from 7 am to 7 pm.

Unfortunately, nonstop flights are not available from Manila to San Francisco, but you can find information about fast routes when you book through KAYAK. There’s a flight by Singapore Airlines from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, which includes a stop at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). Other options include flights with two stops, which could take longer.

If you want to smoke, find the designated areas in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The areas are in Terminal 1 near the transit lounge of Arrivals, Terminal 2 Departures level, and Terminal 3 on the third level.

At the TripTel Business Center, located in the International Terminal Main Hall, you’ll find mobile phone rentals, copying services, internet access, and fax. For cell phone rentals, make advance reservations. The business center is open from 8 am to 8:30 pm.

When arriving at San Francisco Airport, passengers in a wheelchair and other conditions should seek assistance from an airline representative. You can access help at the Domestic Terminals, curbside or check-in areas. The airport has visual and audio paging services. There’s a phone service for hard-of-hearing and deaf people at the Ticketing and Baggage Claim levels in the International Terminal.