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Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Manila
Manila2 stops$915
Cebu City
Cebu City2 stops$1,006
Angeles City
Angeles City2 stops$923
Iloilo City
Iloilo City3 stops$1,743

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FAQs - booking Philippines flights

  • Can I rent a car at any of the three Philippines airports?

    Yes. MNL has car rental counters in Terminals 1, 2, and 3 that include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Diamond, El Sol Car, Hertz, and many more. CEB rental car counters include Fast Transit, Alamo, Flamingo Rent a Car, Exclusive Cars and more. CRK has an Avis rental car counter on site.

  • Do all three Philippines airports have facilities for nursing moms?

    No. CRK does not provide any designated areas for nursing moms. However, CEB and MNL both provide areas for moms who want to breastfeed in private. The dedicated breastfeeding area at CEB has comfortable seating, privacy curtains, a sink, changing stations, a microwave, and more. MNL has nursing rooms throughout the airport that have available cribs, playpens, diapers, formula, bottle warmers, and more.

  • Where can I park my car at SAN before my long flight to the Philippines?

    Parking is available by reservation in the Terminal 1 Parking Lot and the Terminal 2 Parking Plaza. However, the more affordable option for parking your car long-term is to park it off airport grounds in a nearby lot not affiliated with the airport. Some of these lots include Aladdin Airport Parking, Wally Park, And San Diego Airport Parking Co. Most of these lots offer free shuttle service to the terminals.

  • Can I book a direct ticket from SAN to the Philippines?

    It is unlikely that you will find a direct flight from San Diego to the Philippines. However, it is possible to find a flight with one stop between SAN and MNL. Layover cities include San Francisco (SFO), Tokyo (NRT), and Vancouver (YVR). There are also two-stop flights that depart from SAN and land at MNL, CEB, or CRK in the Philippines. Layovers occur in places such as Hong Kong (HKG), Taiwan (TPE), Seattle (SEA), Los Angeles (LAX), and South Korea (ICN).

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to the Philippines?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to the Philippines.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to the Philippines?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to the Philippines from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to the Philippines?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to the Philippines with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to the Philippines?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to the Philippines from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to the Philippines

  • Morning departure is around 27% more expensive than an evening flight, on average*.
  • When you are flying from San Diego to the Philippines, you will most likely depart from the San Diego International Airport (SAN). In the Philippines, you could land at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) in Cebu City, or Clark International Airport (CRK) in Angeles City. Airlines that make these journeys include Alaska Airlines, Philippine Airlines, EVA Air, Korean Air, Delta, Air Canada, Japan Airlines, and Cathay Pacific.
  • Flying into CEB seems to be a growing favorite among travelers. CEB is in the Visayas, an island group in the center of the country. CEB is not only centrally located, but it is well connected, with flights from CEB going to places like Tokyo, Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, and more.
  • Less than 10 miles away from CEB, you can visit the Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary to the east, Plantation Bay to the southeast, or Villa Teresita Resort to the southwest. From CEB, you can also visit cities that are within an hour away, such as Pangdan, Cordoba, Jaclupan, and Tayud.
  • If you are an active duty US military personnel or family, you can relax at the USO at SAN before your flight to the Philippines. This lounge is Landside, Terminal 2 and offers amenities such as showers, TV, snacks and beverages, unlimited domestic calls, and more.
  • MNL has a number of facilities for travelers who need to refresh before the next leg of their journey. MNL has nine air-conditioned rooms for rent on the 4th floor of Terminal 1. The Wings Transit Lounge in Terminal 3 has a family room, 16 twin rooms, 17 sleep capsules, showers, and a spa.
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*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

Top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to the Philippines

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to the Philippines? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.5
Korean AirOverall score based on 1058 reviews
8.6Boarding
8.3Comfort
8.8Crew
8.1Food
8.2Entertainment
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So far one of the good one , whenever I go to Korea , I always use Korean airline .

10.0 ExcellentZar Chi, Sep 2024INL - CJU
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So far one of the good one , whenever I go to Korea , I always use Korean airline .

They could have had more up to date movies/better choice of music.

Terrible experience will never fly Delta again. Delayed flight with total disorganization and inept crew who wouldn’t communicate.

Will try never to fly Delta international again. Flight delayed and staff completely inept in dealing with it. Would not communicate, rude, completely disorganized. Once we reached Seoul the staff there had no idea what to do with us and led us around the airport from one pointless line to another. They were clearly not told how to manage the situation even though they had hours to make a plan. Never again.

They texted me my gate number and then they texted me again it’s now boarding but in different gate, and the gate was so far from the gate they texted me earlier. I have to run just to get to my flight. They always do that.

The crew and my luggage was still pretty good after a long flight. They take good care of the luggage.

My flight with Korean Air went quite well, I've flown with them for many years and have grown accustomed to their great service.

The flight crews were extremely professional, helpful, and courteous. Departure and arrival times were accurate. No delay. I will use K airline again. Thanks

Everything about Korean air is great, hands down! Will always prefer this airline from other carriers.

I enjoyed flying on Korean Air. The service was great and the food was yummy, especially the bibimbap and cold spicy noodles. The only thing that bummed me out on this red-eye flight was that my seat did not properly recline so I was not able to sleep.

Crew went out of their way for me, not often

Domestic flight, 1hr 20mins from SFO to LAX, which takes about probably 40-30mins on air.

Easy if you are a United States Citizen, when you go to US Border & Customs, bring your Passport if you arrive Internationally. Remember to pick up your check baggage before moving into domestic flights, as they will check the tag for the plane you are boarding in. (They will check your baggage again). Bring your ID/DL (Real-ID COMPLIANT) with you to pass security/TSA, passport works too. SFO is pretty strict as well as LAX. Domestic flight, 1hr 20mins from SFO to LAX, which takes about probably 40-30mins on air.

The seats are too small for international flights. I felt like cattle.

Boarding was quick and efficient. The food was very good and they had pictures showing you what options there were to avoid misunderstandings.

As my first experience in business class it was a great trip considering how long the flight is and how hard it usually is to sleep in economy

Boarding was fast and efficient. Not a cramped plane and good comfort. Food was great and attendants were very nice.

Chair was broken. Crew was awesome. Food was eh. Dinner food not so good the sandwich was good ( for airplane food) headphones hurt my ears. It’s hard because no one has plug in earphones

Crew was professional. Never enough leg room for 12 hour overnight flight.

Fast boarding. Cabin temperature was a bit warm, but I guess this is the standard in ANA. The Room seats are spacious, but not long enough for me.

Typical Asian airline - flight attendants like robots - start food orders at first row and get to the last row right aisle last - no food selections left. 30 minutes before landing demanding everyone put seats back into upright position, window shades open and God forbid you might have to use the restroom a full 30 minutes left into a 1 hour 45 minute flight. At least the flight was cheap - but that’s the best I can say about it.

Check in agent very rude, no greeting “Hi” or “ Thank you. Doesn’t direct where to go for gate info. In flight crew staff not friendly. Very disappointed ☹️

My favorite airline to fly across the Pacific. The Business class lounge is fantastic, the wonderful flight attendants are helpful and professional. Great comfort while flying.

Very comfortable seats, delicious meals, and friendly and helpful staff

The flight was delayed for 2 hours, however, we flew home safely.

Everything is good, the only issue is the aircraft need to be upgraded

I recently had the pleasure of flying with Asiana Airlines, and I can confidently say it was an outstanding experience. From the moment I checked in, the staff demonstrated exceptional professionalism and warmth. The boarding process was seamless and well-organized, ensuring a stress-free start to my journey. Onboard, the flight attendants were attentive, courteous, and went above and beyond to cater to passengers' needs. The seats were comfortable, with ample legroom, and the in-flight entertainment options were diverse and up-to-date, making the flight enjoyable and relaxing. Additionally, the meals served were delicious and well-presented, reflecting a high standard of culinary quality. The airline's commitment to safety was evident throughout the flight, with clear announcements and a reassuring presence from the crew. Overall, Asiana Airlines provided a top-tier travel experience, and I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking comfort, quality service, and a memorable journey.

I’m glad to comeback after 7 years. Flight from LAX-ICN was excellent

The legroom in economy was better than other airlines. Since my legs are long, that means a lot. Also, the A380 from Los Angeles to Incheon gave passengers a smooth ride. Everything went smoothly from boarding to disembarkation in Incheon. I'd fly Asiana again!

30 minutes from landing in Mongolia we had to turn around and go back to Korea due to a storm in the capital of Mongolia. We went back the following day. Safety first!

Enjoyed flying Japan Airlines! Staff were all nice & flight was comfortable.

Service is excellent - crew all so respectful and friendly. Airline comfortable - lots of legroom even in economy. Food was great even came with ice cream!

Particularly meals were great. Service’s were excellent as usual. .

Great easy And smooth check in boarding and flight. Great experience. The allergen free meal was good because I could eat, but flavor and texture left a bit to be desired.

Just a little puddle jumper from Los Angeles to Vegas. Not much can be said, I had to go ask for some water.

Wonderful service from timely boarding, to attentive crew, food service, my seat was very comfy, no complaints at all!

I think they can improve on the check in process and seat arrangement for family with minor. Waited in line for a hour. When at the check counter, the lady just took our passports and disappeared for an hour. We were panic of missing the flights and had to look for her. They placed my younger daughter by herself at the back of the plane while I am in the middle of the plane.

American Airlines didn’t allow you to complete online check-in unless you paid for your seats. Quite disappointing.

Overall mediocre-good, with the service on the flight operated by American Airlines being subpar and not the kind and standard you’d get from a Japan Airlines crew. The majority of the stewards on AA were not as gentle and friendly as those from Japan Airlines. Japan Airlines were more attentive to detail and your flight experience. AA was more interested in completing their tasks.

All of the JAL flights in this itinerary were great. However the last leg of my flight from LAX to SFO was through Japan Air’s partner, AA which wqsn’t up to par. We were informed only minutes before boarding time of a delay despite the airlines knowing about the delay far earlier (the aircraft we would be taking arriving arrived and disembarked close to our boarding time, for all to see but AA still kept the original boarding time posted until last minute). Furthermore, once we boarded the taxi/wait time was also extended, with the pilot blaming “construction at SFO” for the delay, rather than taking accountability for the the plane’s late arrival coming into LAX. We took off approximately an hour later than scheduled. It’s for these reasons I adamantly avoid American Airlines when possible. Again, JAL was stellar.

Flight delayed. They made no attempt to get our luggage to our connecting flight so I am without necessities after they begged me to check in my bag. Still dont have it.

This was a short flight with no food. The attendants were great but the comfort was poor: just to cramped. The flight from Denver to Frankfort was excellent! Seating was roomier, food was good, service was good. This was a great experience.

Flight was quite late as there was no pilot Crew is usually excellent, this flight not as good as usual there were more mistakes, slower and less friendly service But honestly the aircraft was too cramped and uncomfortable for a 4 hour flying get so, do to the aircraft liability the very best you could ever do is mediocre.

It was so uncomfortable for 14 straight hours it was torture

Flight was ok. Unfortunately it was a Boeing 737, which is a cramped / tight airplane. I prefer the Airbus as they are a more comfortable flight experience.

when you can say you don't remember being at any point upset during a flight, the airline is winning .

Absolute disaster. Rude, uncooperative staff. Staff ignores and pretends you don’t exist when you are asking them a question. Erroneous departure gate and baggage claim information. Equipment not working for purchase of drinks. Overly expensive baggage check-in fees. Overly crowded. Dirty airplane. Passengers coughing incessantly as if they were being gassed. Circled airport in flight several times and waited on the tarmac for 1.5 hours. The worst experience ever. Consider another industry. The travel industry is not for you.

Luggage management is poor, my missing luggage is still lingering.

The pairing of personal Bluetooth headset did not work, provided headset did not work, then the screen locked and therefore no in-flight entertainment was available.

We were traveling as a family of 5 and they refused to seat us together. There were entire rows open, and my 13 year old daughter had to sit alone. Ridiculous!

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Recent round-trip flight deals

11/18Mon
2 stops
34h 12mSAN-MNL
12/15Sun
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30h 18mMNL-SAN
$915
10/23Wed
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56h 38mSAN-CRK
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$923
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