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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to the Philippines

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Manila
Manila1 stop$738
Cebu City
Cebu City1 stop$806
Angeles City
Angeles City1 stop$796
Boracay
Boracay2 stops$858
Davao City
Davao City2 stops$860
Iloilo City
Iloilo City2 stops$841
Panglao
Panglao2 stops$882
Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa2 stops$869
Bacolod
Bacolod2 stops$845
Cagayan de Oro
Cagayan de Oro2 stops$855
Tacloban City
Tacloban City2 stops$843
Laoag
Laoag2 stops$890
Dumaguete City
Dumaguete City2 stops$1,030
General Santos
General Santos2 stops$1,053
Daraga
Daraga2 stops$847
Butuan
Butuan2 stops$891
Manila
Manila1 stop$738
Cebu City
Cebu City1 stop$806
Angeles City
Angeles City1 stop$796
Boracay
Boracay2 stops$858
Davao City
Davao City2 stops$860
Iloilo City
Iloilo City2 stops$841
Panglao
Panglao2 stops$882
Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa2 stops$869
Bacolod
Bacolod2 stops$845
Cagayan de Oro
Cagayan de Oro2 stops$855
Tacloban City
Tacloban City2 stops$843
Laoag
Laoag2 stops$890
Dumaguete City
Dumaguete City2 stops$1,030
General Santos
General Santos2 stops$1,053
Daraga
Daraga2 stops$847
Butuan
Butuan2 stops$891
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to the Philippines flights

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

What is the cheapest San Francisco to the Philippines flight route?

The cheapest ticket to the Philippines from San Francisco found in the last 5 days was to Manila, at $837 round-trip. The most popular route is from San Francisco (SFO) to Manila (MNL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $837.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the Philippines?

The cheapest time of day to fly to the Philippines is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $977 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the Philippines is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,075.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to the Philippines?

No, with an average price for the route of $968, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to the Philippines?

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to the Philippines is April, when tickets cost $799 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,357 and $1,347 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Philippines?

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Philippines on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to the Philippines?

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to the Philippines, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$386
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 44% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Cebu City

FAQs - booking Philippines flights

  • Which airport in the Philippines is closest to Cebu’s resorts if I’m flying from San Francisco?

    Travelers from San Francisco who wish to visit the beach resorts of Cebu Island should plan to fly into Cebu City (CEB). You can book cheap flights to Cebu City through KAYAK on carriers such as Alaska Airlines (one connection in Los Angeles) or Philippine Airlines (one connection in Manila).

  • Are there direct flights from San Francisco to the Philippines?

    Yes, there are direct flights available from San Francisco to the Philippines when you fly into the capital city Manila. Many other destinations around the country can also be reached by connecting through Manila’s airport, such as Iloilo City in the central part of the country, or even Davao City in the south. Philippines Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and All Nippon Airways offer many flights to these and other cities from San Francisco by way of Manila.

  • What are the passport and visa requirements for entering the Philippines from San Francisco?

    United States citizens traveling to the Philippines must present a valid passport upon arrival. Additionally, a visa must be secured from the Republic of the Philippines Embassy before traveling to the country. This is true even for tourist travel. Consult the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco for the most current information regarding visa and other entry requirements.

  • Is there public transportation available from the Manila airport to the city center?

    Yes, there are city buses that regularly depart from Terminals 1 and 2 for downtown Manila. The route these buses take is known as EDSA-MIA. Alternatively, there are yellow taxicabs available outside the terminal buildings to deliver passengers anywhere in the city. Travelers can also choose to use a local rideshare app.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to the Philippines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Francisco to the Philippines 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 Francisco 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 from San Francisco to the Philippines with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco 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 from San Francisco to the Philippines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to the Philippines

  • Flights to the Philippines from San Francisco will depart from San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Carriers offering flights to destinations in the Philippines from this airport include Philippine Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, and All Nippon Airways.
  • You can fly nonstop from San Francisco to the Philippines capital city Manila (MNL) on Philippine Airlines. Once you arrive in Manila, it’s quick and easy to connect to many other cities across the country, such as Angeles City or even General Santos in the south.
  • Traveling with the whole family to the Philippines? San Francisco International Airport offers a number of options to pass the time while waiting for your flight, such as safe kids play areas and informative museum exhibits, located both before and after security in Terminal 2.
  • Passengers flying to the Philippines from San Francisco can take advantage of a number of parking options, including a valet service that can save you time before departure and once you return from your trip.
  • When you arrive in the Philippines from San Francisco, you can save time at immigration by having your return or connecting ticket ready to show to customs officials who will want to see proof of your travel plans.
  • If you are transiting through the Manila airport for a connecting flight after arriving from San Francisco, be sure to clear customs and collect your baggage before taking the Airside Shuttle bus to another terminal.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to the Philippines

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco 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
EVA AirOverall score based on 1522 reviews
8.3Comfort
8.0Entertainment
8.1Food
8.7Crew
8.5Boarding
Airline reviews

Premium Economy seats were more comfortable than other airlines I have recently been on. Great staff. Food was unremarkable.

8.0 ExcellentJack, Feb 2026
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Premium Economy seats were more comfortable than other airlines I have recently been on. Great staff. Food was unremarkable.

The crew very accommodating and food too is good. Keep up the good work

Very good service and food. Crew was professional and considerate. Cabin and restrooms were kept clean

The app was awful. No accurate info. Paying for internet is a negative (Delta is free). The crew was very nice for the most part although you are not guaranteed to get good service. Some crew would ignore requests for things as simple as a cup of water if you were sleeping when the first serving was made. Food was great. Male crew member was exceptionally kind and responsive.

The employees were professional and efficient. I consider myself a traveler but have trouble with the international fare served on airplanes. I admit Americans buy their food in the supermarket and we typically don’t eat the ligaments and cartilage. I know that is whiny but as I age, I dislike it more. At least things weren’t covered in cheese. The desserts are terrible! My neighbor didn’t eat her bread so I asked if I could have it. First time for everything but had been traveling a total of 27 hours and was hungry.

The night flight was only 2/3 full, which is always a plus. Room to stretch out for sleeping. Gracious stewardesses, attentive, and slim/attractive (which is rare these days). Good food, and curtesy wine.with meals. Comfortable seats and decent leg room (economy class)

Overall the flight was what might be expected for a long haul flight to Asia in economy class. The cabin crew was attentive and the food was good. Boarding was fairly fast and easy. The one thing I found frustrating was the EVA app. It is terrible. Trying to do anything on it was almost impossible.

EVA would not help with ticket issue since they were purchased through a travel agency. Even though it was EVA ticket stock. Travel agency Budget Air didn't reissue ticket after airline change which I didn’t learn until trying to checkin on Christmas Day and there was no contact number for the agency to help. I will never use Budget Air to purchase flight again and disappointed in EVA’s refusal to help. Thankfully just under 12 hrs before departure someone from the agency was available to reissue tickets. I was starting to think we would not be flying and the stress trying to resolve was completely unacceptable.

seamless check in/ friendly staff, food is good, always love flying Eva Air

Very uncomfortable and crowded seats in economy. Flight attendant refused request to move to nearby unused seat with more legroom because “It was more money for that seat”. It was also near impossible to reach airline directly by phone. Waits upwards of an hour and not very helpful customer service representatives after long wait. Cannot recommend this airline.

We were not sat together for the longeset duration of our travel very uncomfortable didnt enjoy that they fed us at 2 am

I love my Delta crew, they were so welcoming and helpful.

Better organization of boarding procedures. Terrible leadership guiding people to gates.

I did not take the flight, tried to cancel it right after I booked it, but was unable to reach anyone. I blame Kayak for this situation because they sent the booking through another company and I was unable to get anyone to talk to me about the situation. I had to just take the hit and pay for another flight through Cathay Pacific, which was wonderful. I will never use Kayak again. (I bet they don’t post this review!) I’ll just post about them on social media sites. I don’t want anyone to have to go through the hassle and expense I dealt with.

Unable to set seat assignment. Got a call from presumably “China airlines representative” but was asking for an exorbitant amount for the seat assignment. Was traveling as a family end up being assigned to different seats as a result. Will never use underpricer again.

Not many selections for entertainment. Bulk head seats are no longer available with out fee at the counter. That’s pretty lame.

I would have liked to know how to order a special meal (for medical purposes) before the flight.

Ask flight attendant for water during flight and she was a little rude get the water.

For a long-haul flight, the crew did a very good job of keeping the lavatories clean and the aisles clear.

The check-in crew at SF did not put on breakable glass stickers on check-in baggages which caused my antique whisky bottle to break during transportation.

I’d have rated Asiana good except an unfortunate incident in which I felt one of your employee didn’t really help us. During the first leg of the trip, the flight from LAX to ICN, I left my backpack on the plane. When I realized, I reported to one of your employee who promised me that it’d be taken care of, that my backpack will be there at HCM city. When we arrived there, HCM people had no idea and my backpack was still at Incheon airport who denied any knowledge whatsoever. I was left in the cold and felt helpless. I was very disappointed. I’d like someone to look into this and let me know.

It was my first time flying Asiana but i was very pleased with how professional and understanding the flight crew is with little kids. One flight attendant held my 3 year old daughter’s hand guiding her to the exit after landing while i had my hands full with luggage and my infant. She was very helpful.

Love flying Asiana. Been using it for over a decade now.

The beefsteak on the lunch menu was excellent! I usually do not eat airplane food. I loved it.

For the most part, it was an enjoyable experience. It's the 2nd half of the journey was a bit uncomfortable. It was on a noticable smaller plane compared to the previous one.

Only process that my luggage didn’t make it to my destination because of short connection but I understand

I like the food, the crew and everything.!!! Except for the delay in our flight.

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.

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

Sitting in coach even in the larger leg space is extremely uncomfortable and the staff pay no attention.

The pilot was late so we didn’t take off til almost 2 hours late.

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

Excellent communication from the staff. We actually arrived early. Very friendly and professional staff.

No extra snacks were available. Meals quality is terrible. Crew was not friendly.

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

It was perfect! United Airlines staff was extremely caring, super friendly and professional

United has maintenance issues and can then never recover. No operations ability and simple issues always turn into multiple hours long cascading delays. Worst airline on earth.

It was so uncomfortable for 14 straight hours it was torture

Why does it have to be painful to fly long distances?

Great experience in business class. Plane seat configuration is dated with three seats in a row but very spacious and lie flat worked fine. Entertainment options are limited but sufficient for the flight duration. WiFi does not work. Flight attendants are awesome and food is OK.

Flight went very well. Cabin crew were all courteous and very helpful, always with smiles on their faces. Food was great. I always love heated nuts with wine. Flying business class with Philippine Airlines is always a pleasant experience.

Great food selection in lounge. Excellent bartender, friendly staff. Good service on the plane.

Everything was fantastic!!!! I can’t wait to fly home 😃!!!!!

Terrible check in and food was like from fast food

I thought the meals and meal choices were excellent. The cabin staff was helpful and as is the norm for Pinays, extraordinarily empathetic.

The staff was wonderful. Really took good care of me. The food was not my favorite.

love the flight but the chairs are not comfortable mostly for smaller people

Entertainment system in business class was broken. Not available during the entire trip. WIFI was difficult, kept disconnecting and required new passcode to re-connect (at additional cost, even if yo had already paid for the entire flight). In business class, they gave me free passcode, but I needed 4 of them to keep connected the entire flight.

iwas thirsty the whole night, no one approach me to ask if I needed a drink!

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