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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Manila (SAN-MNL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Manila that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Manila

Wed, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 30
China Airlines Logo
11:28 am - 9:35 amSAN-MNL
31h 07m2 stops
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4:55 pm - 8:38 amMNL-SAN
30h 43m2 stops
$790China Airlines
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Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 9
China Airlines Logo
4:59 pm - 3:50 pmSAN-MNL
31h 51m2 stops
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4:00 am - 8:52 amMNL-SAN
43h 52m2 stops
$792China Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 30
ANA Logo
8:00 am - 1:30 pmSAN-MNL
38h 30m2 stops
ANA Logo
2:40 pm - 6:29 pmMNL-SAN
42h 49m2 stops
$1,002ANA
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Thu, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 30
ANA Logo
6:15 am - 9:15 pmSAN-MNL
24h 00m2 stops
ANA Logo
2:40 pm - 6:29 pmMNL-SAN
42h 49m2 stops
$1,005ANA
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Mon, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 14
Korean Air Logo
6:57 pm - 10:55 amSAN-MNL
24h 58m2 stops
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3:05 am - 6:56 pmMNL-SAN
30h 51m2 stops
$1,024Korean Air
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Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 9
Japan Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 9:40 pmSAN-MNL
17h 05m1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 11:35 amMNL-SAN
16h 30m1 stop
$1,027Japan Airlines
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Sun, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
1:58 pm - 5:55 amSAN-MNL
24h 57m1 stop
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8:40 am - 10:06 amMNL-SAN
16h 26m1 stop
$1,029United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 9
United Airlines Logo
11:26 am - 5:55 amSAN-MNL
27h 29m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 12:52 pmMNL-SAN
19h 12m1 stop
$1,033United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Oct 21
Japan Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 9:40 pmSAN-MNL
17h 05m1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 11:10 amMNL-SAN
16h 05m1 stop
$1,034Japan Airlines
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Tue, Aug 26 - Sun, Sep 7
Korean Air Logo
7:30 am - 10:05 pmSAN-MNL
23h 35m2 stops
Korean Air Logo
1:10 am - 6:05 pmMNL-SAN
31h 55m2 stops
$1,046Korean Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Manila flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Manila to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Manila?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Diego to Manila clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For San Diego to Manila, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Manila back to San Diego, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Manila?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Manila, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Manila is September, where tickets cost $1,018 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,726 and $1,599 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Manila?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Manila, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Manila, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
High seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$428
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Manila

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Manila based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Manila

  • Are there lounges at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)?

    Yes, there are several lounges at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport that passengers can utilize their services while waiting for airport transfers. The lounges are mainly airline operated; hence they have different rules and regulations. However, the best part is that the lounges, such as Japan Airline Lounges offer exceptional services such as meals and showers. Also, they are easily accessible and found in almost all the terminals at the airport.

  • Where can I withdraw money at Manila Aquino International Airport (MNL)?

    There are multiple ATMs at Manila Aquino International Airport that caters to your monetary needs. Therefore, you don't have to panic if you are arriving at MNL and need to withdraw some extra dollars for emergency services. You will find many ATMs, such as American Express, situated at Terminals 1, 2, and 3 of the airport. However, note that when you withdraw money, charges may apply, so ensure to call your bank for fee schedules.

  • Are there hotels near San Diego International Airport?

    There are multiple hotels located at and near San Diego International Airport where you can spend the night. So, if you have scheduled an early morning flight from SAN Airport and looking for accommodation, look no further than Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina. It is found 0.5 miles from the airport and hence easily accessible. Alternatively, depending on your budget, you can spend the at Holiday Inn Express, Wyndham Garden, and many more hotels near SAN. As a result, you will be able to avoid the morning commute.

  • How far is SAN from downtown San Diego?

    The distance between SAN from downtown San Diego is approximately 3 miles. Using the tram or bus, you can get to the airport in about 38min. Alternatively, a taxi will take approximately 25min for the same distance, but it is a bit expensive.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Manila?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Manila was $428 for a one-way ticket and $790 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Manila?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Manila from San Diego.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Manila?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Manila?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Manila, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Manila from San Diego?

    San Francisco is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Diego to Manila.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Manila, Korean Air or Japan Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Manila are Korean Air and Japan Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,220 and an overall rating of 8.4, Korean Air is the most popular choice. Japan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,489 and an overall rating of 8.3.

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

    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 Manila.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Manila 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 Manila?

    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 Manila with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and MNL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Manila from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Manila

  • Take advantage of the nursing suites located in both departure and arrival airports. San Diego Airport (SAN) has nursing suites located at Terminals 1 and 2 of the airport. Nonetheless, Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) has nursing suites at Terminals A and B of the airport. The rooms are equipped with electric outlets, soft lighting, and a comfortable seat.
  • You will find at least a pet relief area in San Diego Airport (SAN) located at Terminal 2 for passengers traveling with their four-legged friends. The pet relief areas feature a fire hydrant, pet waste bag, and artificial turf grass. This will help your pet become more comfortable on the flight to MNL.
  • If you are flying through San Diego Airport, there is a comprehensive range of top-notch activities that you can do while waiting to board your flight. Bars, cafes where you can grab something and eat, a working station with charging spots, a complimentary Wi-Fi that you can log into, and shopping stalls. You can do your last-minute shopping at the stalls and grab a souvenir.
  • You can connect to downtown Manila from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport using public transits such as minibusses, city buses, and express buses. However, the most efficient and fastest way to travel to downtown Manila is using the metro. Bus line 18 connects Terminals 1, 2, and 3 of the airport with stops at car rental shops, parking lots, passenger terminals, and bus stops.
  • MNL offers several services and amenities that you can take advantage of while waiting for airport transfers. You can visit the spa and get yourself a massage to relax your body after a long flight.

Top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Manila

 
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8.4
Korean AirOverall score based on 1088 reviews
8.7Crew
8.1Food
8.3Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.5Boarding
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There was a lot of partial tv shows but not enough to last the flight. The food was incredible! The crew were so helpful and patient. Lots more space than what I usually get on an international flight. Very comfortable!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2025LAS - ICN
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There was a lot of partial tv shows but not enough to last the flight. The food was incredible! The crew were so helpful and patient. Lots more space than what I usually get on an international flight. Very comfortable!

Stingy on the drinks - 15 hour direct flight and could barely get attention for some water

Not many people, so you can lay down on two seats

It's good overall. Flight was packed. Inflight entertainment choices were lacking.

The delay in Korea was a pain and set us back a day. I have to give big props to Korean Air for setting up a hotel with dinner and transportation to and from the hotel. I also needed assistance with a wheelchair and they did an outstanding job.

Great except for the delay in Korea. Korean Air did a great job setting up a hotel for the night. I also needed assistance with a wheelchair and they were outstanding.

The flight was on time and very quick, as expected, but the leg room isn't great in coach seats.

Just a typical domestic poor flight nothing more. There is no food choices in such a flight. Crew doesn't really care if you are on-board or not

long flights are difficult but the crew and amenities made it a very good experience

Our seat row plus one ahead and behind we're completely overlooked during beverage service...

This portion of the trip from HCMC to Dallas was operated by American Airline. Unfortunately they are 2 steps below JAL in overall quality. Regardless, AAStill got me where I needed to go on time.

First experience with JAL so was okay to pretty good. 10 hour flight in premium select seat. . Seats in that category should be better than pretty good. Seat pan a little short for tall people but plenty of leg room; I think JAL in process of new planes? Also, — they could have offered a bit more water throughout flight and meals not the greatest. That said, certainly 200 percent better than a very recent AK Air International flight in similar cabin class in comfort and meals.

We ordered for non vegetarian Hindu meal but instead they served us vegetarian Hindu meal. That was also not good. It was very annoying and aggravating. Hope our return from Tokyo to jfk on March 27 same is not repeated. Caterar should understand difference between non vegetarian Hindu meal and vegetarian Hindu meal.

Food was great, Entertainment was bad, movies were not current and just did not have good variety. Granted I was tired so cranky might have played into my evaluation. Overall based on cost I definitely would fly them again. I am a million mile flyer on another airline, the service on JAL really beats all airlines.

Was in premium economy. It is slightly better than economy, but the way the seat reclines actually makes it harder to sit (the seat slides forward and the foot rest comes up - you can lie fairly well reclined but you’ll have to sit cross legged because there is no place for your legs to stretch out. Food is basic economy. Service was great. All in all good, but may make more sense to pay more for business or save a bit and just sit in economy.

Seats in "Premium Economy" were noticeably more comfortable than those in "Economy" and worth the price. My only reservation is that the foot rest did not go higher up. If it did, it would have made the seat much more comfortable.

Attentiveness by crew was very good. The seats were uncomfortable seemingly too hard with inefficient cushioning. This was verified with my traveling companions. Also the incline button was inoperable.

A great flight experience - great seats, lots of ROOM for legs & in the aisle. Great attendants! My flight cost me the same as ZipAir, the website was WAY less confusing & wonky - this will be my 1st choice for my next Japan trip. Very pleased / well cared for.

The plane was dirty, there was trash in the seat pocket in front of me.

Underpricer was terrible. They wanted to charge me $150 for a seat asignment. Kayak is responsible for letting this happen. Please let me know if this is going to happen in the future. If it is i will not use kayak in the future.

The crew was amazing, really friendly and efficient. One of the best flights I have ever been on. They made the long flight comfortable and I noticed there were two birthdays on the flight. They gave to customers birthday cards and wished them a happy birthday. That was very nice to see.

Overall the experience was ok. My two complaints are that the food is absolutely disgusting. The movies in the flight to Japan were a completely different selection than the ones on the way back. So if you’re looking forward to watching a certain move on the way back, think again.

That food is absolutely disgusting. Bring your own meals because the food not only smells fowl but tastes even more so. Jesus, I’d rather just eat a protein bar.

Everything was great. Wifi was down,but that didn't matter to me.

Hard to explain because we thought we were booking ANA airlines, not ANA operated via United, so we were disappointed, but for what it’s worth, everything went smooth and loved the movie selections. The food was okay, processed and full of preservatives, so vs what we were expecting with ANA it was different

The best best best flight experience I have ever had. And I fly A LOT. THANK YOU, ANA!!!

My wife and I liked almost everything about ANA except for the economy seat space and the cold breakfast (croissant which seemed to just come out of the fridge)

When booking the flight i picked it because it said flying with ana even on our e-ticket as well but I showed up to the airport and I flew with united. I have flew with both airlines before and I prefer ana for the food quality and comfortable. So I was disappointed in that outcome and felt the food gave me minor ibs. The whole thing was missing leading with not getting what I thought I was paying for. Felt a bait and switched. Do not have confidence in using this app in the future trips

This was a large plane with an upper deck. It seems like business was upstairs. If it was a US airline then I would say I sat in economy plus, but I think it was just economy. Though since ANA would not allow me to choose seats for the price it may have been plus. Lots of movies to choose from, and good service.

This was the best airline I’ve ever taken. The staff are amazing. The food was great. The pilot was phenomenal. I would highly recommend this airline.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

The food was the worst I’ve had on any flight I’ve ever been on.

I was supposed to be on business class at first class from Denver back to Miami due to weather changes. I missed my connection and it’s put on a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Instead of honoring my business class/1st class ticket, they put me in coach, but there were two first class seats open. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that I paid for first class $1300 ticket and they put me in economy and they had to open seats available and I have still not been refunded the difference. I ended up having to eat a snack box instead of the meal I was supposed to get and did not get home till 2 AM so I think that’s a little pathetic that I had to live off crackers for dinner And my poor dog ate some cheese and salami. Oh yes, apparently when they switched me to the new flight they forgot to mention I had a service dog

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

They hired a new catering company the same day of my flight. They botched the job by not delivering the right carts and after THREE HOURS waiting, the flight crew timed out (flight was 19 hours long and FAA rules state crew can’t work more than 14 hours long). So they CANCELED OUR FLIGHT!! Worst experience ever. Avoid UAL at all costs.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

Food hope it make it international not mainly like pilipino food

Easy boarding and comfortable seating were plusses. Enjoyed the experience and good service from the captain and crew. Many thanks...!

Somehow, my booking was under my preferred name instead of my legal name so they almost didn’t let me board the plane at LAX. This problem should have been notified to me when I was still in Toronto.

nothing exceptional and like other airlines food becoming smaller in size...

Short flight so no food or entertainment. Good landing at SFO and on time. We were told no carryon luggage yet lots of people were puting bags in overhead compartments. The rules need to be made more clear. I was on the first leg of an international flight and this is the first time I could not have carryon luggage.

Poor air traffic controller staffing led to a 50%reduction on flights so we got to wait 4 hrs for our flight! Very disorganized at the gate Poor communication with customers

No Charging ports for personal electronics, which were required to use wifi entertainment.

They are a great airline, and i enjoying flying with them. However my experience with booking through Kayak was a horrible experience. With all the restrictions and glitches of website. My entire bookings by kayak was wrong. And there was no possible way of fixing anything with them, because they hand over responsibility to the airline after purchase is made. Will not be booking through Kayak again and will inform my family and friends not to as well.

I liked nothing about this flight nor the incredible lack of service and communication on this flight from the Captain to every staff member. Arrogant, entitled and lacking any kind of basic customer service

I booked my flight ni November and was placed on standby? How does this happen. Flight was 1 1/2 hours late departure plane was switched to a smaller plane easy to tell this is a government run company they don’t care about anyone

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