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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

Mon, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 21
China Airlines Logo
7:48 pm - 3:55 pmSAN-MNL
28h 07m2 stops
China Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 7:19 pmMNL-SAN
24h 24m2 stops
$862China Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 23
China Airlines Logo
7:48 pm - 3:55 pmSAN-MNL
28h 07m2 stops
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10:55 am - 3:27 pmMNL-SAN
44h 32m2 stops
$867China Airlines
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Tue, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 25
United Airlines Logo
12:43 pm - 6:50 amSAN-MNL
26h 07m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:25 pm - 3:00 pmMNL-SAN
31h 35m2 stops
$869United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 22
China Airlines Logo
7:48 pm - 9:55 amSAN-MNL
47h 07m2 stops
China Airlines Logo
3:35 am - 9:15 amMNL-SAN
45h 40m2 stops
$873China Airlines
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Mon, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 18
United Airlines Logo
9:54 am - 9:00 pmSAN-MNL
19h 06m1 stop
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11:25 pm - 12:13 amMNL-SAN
16h 48m1 stop
$894United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 16 - Mon, Feb 16
Korean Air Logo
7:55 pm - 11:30 pmSAN-MNL
35h 35m2 stops
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12:30 pm - 6:56 pmMNL-SAN
22h 26m2 stops
$914Korean Air
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Wed, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 19
Air Canada Logo
12:45 pm - 11:55 amSAN-MNL
31h 10m2 stops
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10:05 am - 5:24 pmMNL-SAN
23h 19m1 stop
$918Air Canada
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Wed, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 23
Korean Air Logo
7:59 pm - 11:00 amSAN-MNL
47h 01m2 stops
Korean Air Logo
11:40 pm - 6:07 pmMNL-SAN
34h 27m2 stops
$919Korean Air
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Sun, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 31
Japan Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 5:45 amSAN-MNL
26h 05m1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 4:30 pmMNL-SAN
22h 50m2 stops
$945Japan Airlines
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Sun, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 20
Air Canada Logo
6:10 pm - 11:55 amSAN-MNL
25h 45m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
10:05 am - 5:24 pmMNL-SAN
23h 19m1 stop
$948Air Canada
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China Airlines
Cheapest • from $862 (round-trip)
Korean Air
Best reviews • 8.4 score
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When to book
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February
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Cheapest round-trip
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Overall average: $1,111
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Mon 11/3Fri 11/21
SAN - MNL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$328
Typical prices: $555-$587
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Mon 11/24
SAN - MNL • 3 stops
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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 February, where tickets cost $1,047 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,846 and $1,586 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, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$328
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
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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 $328 for a one-way ticket and $862 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?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Manila, with SkyTeam 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 ANA?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Manila are Korean Air and ANA. With an average price for the route of $1,179 and an overall rating of 8.4, Korean Air is the most popular choice. ANA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,054 and an overall rating of 8.4.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Manila

 
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Korean AirOverall score based on 1155 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.3Comfort
8.5Boarding
8.7Crew
8.1Food
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Flight crew was fantastic. The aircraft was meticulously cleaned at all times. The crew was continuously checking to see if the passengers were ok.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025IAD - ICN
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Flight crew was fantastic. The aircraft was meticulously cleaned at all times. The crew was continuously checking to see if the passengers were ok.

They were trying to get people to check luggage because the over head compartments were full but when we boarded there were lots of empty places that people could have put the luggage.

There could have been better spacing of the passengers, it was crowded in some parts of the plane then other while rows were empty

It was good, I liked the self-serve snacks but it was a little difficult to get the alcohol, which is understandable since I wouldn't want kids sneaking it.

Friendly flight attendants and gate agents. Very clean plane and food was good!

I was unable to select decent seats, and so I was stuck in the middle seat because it was selected for me

Korean air has a little bit more seating space than Asiana air.

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

The seat was uncomfortable and seemed to be on its last days. Loose and sloppy

I traveled business class from Lax to Narita flight Jl61. The crew was attentive and polite. Food was good quality and service was as it should be. Narita to Bengaluru Jl753was another story in business class. The cabin was darkened for the 9hr:30min flight, food was mediocre, service was below standard and crew can't speak English to save their lives. When you ask for noodles soup from Ala carte they gave cup of noodles while Lax to Narita i was served the best Ramen noodles in a big bowl. Why the disparity on this leg of the journey.....or is it because there were mostly Indian passengers and it really did not matter to Jal to bother as its a poor country and Indians refrain from speaking up? A good airline but differentiation like this brings their reputation and business down.

put me in front row, screen was tiny, movie slection wasnt very good will be flying back on another airlines

Japan Airlines was excellent as usual once on the plane. Cabin crew was wonderful as usual. Boarding was solid on the Honolulu leg. For Thai Airways the boarding was less organized. I was in an earlier group but they weren’t clear with the numbers or instructions. Flight crew from Japan to Thailand was very good.

Terrible. Our flight was delayed by 15 hours. We lost a full day of our vacation.

Not good. The flight from LAX to Tokyo was delayed 15 hours.

highly recommend for trip to japan only reason why i gave good not excellent is because their selection of movies and tv shows in English is more limited .

I avoid American Airlines for a reason. Our flight was delayed at LAX. The situation at the gate was chaotic. The woman making announcements wasn't being clear or transparent regarding why there were delays. There was a lot of confusion regarding flight and gate status. Other passengers were pretty rude. I was elbowed in the eye by someone who was in a hurry to get their bags from the overhead bin immediately after the flight landed. Ultimately, I will avoid AA as much as possible in the future.

Overall a great experience. One complain was the vegetarian food that my wife had which was mostly boiled vegetables with not much flavor.

We booked business class round trip from Delhi to San Diego and back. On our last leg from Bangalore to Delhi we were down graded to economy class which was big disappointment other than that everything was great.

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

Plane are getting old, almost an hour delay due to technical reson , after all passenger aboard. Took 4 flight on business class this trip and all the planes had an issues. PAL need to improve their planes.

It’s sad how legacy airlines feel like budget airlines now. Cramped space Non reclining seats No inflight entertainment (need to connect via your own device) Saving grace is the crew. Truly nice and sincere service.

Short flight with limited entertainment wasn't that bad. Staff was friendly and plane was clean. Meal was good.

It was great! The flight was on time and had a smoother flight

Crew excellent calling me by name ! Only downside was no inflight WiFi

I was glad that the plane was not totally full.

Boarding and flying on time is the most important need of passengers they did that

Well, I needed to make a change to my flight and I called the airline and they said yes no problem $700 and we can do that and I agreed to it so they canceled my tickets and went to rebook and came back after being on hold for an hour and a half and said I’m sorry, sir. There was an error. It is $2800 Now and I said never mind. I will just use those flights and she proceeded to tell me that they already canceled them because I said I was interested in doing the change. I told her yes for $700. I was fine with doing a change but not $2800 so give me my tickets back and she proceeded to tell me that she could not do that and I had to pay the $2800 to get my tickets back that I already spent $2800 on. So I had to book tickets on another airline to get home And that cost a lot of money too. I’m a little pissed off at Philippine airline right now because of what they did to me and I’m not sure I ever wanna fly with them again. I’ve flown with them plenty in the past, but this just really put a bad taste in my mouth.. Not to mention on my way there leaving Seattle going to Vancouver. I got to the airport three hours in advance and they had booked me through Alaska Airlines to do that little trip. My connecting flight would leave about six hours after I got to Vancouver BC. I stood in Alaska Airlines lying for a little over two hours and then they proceeded to tell me that they couldn’t check me in because I wasn’t there an hour in advance. I kept telling the lady at the beginning of the line that I was afraid they were not gonna let me in because it was taking so long and she said oh don’t worry about it. You’re fine you’ve got time. Well I ended up spending $600 to get to Canada that night just to make my connecting flight because Alaska air wouldn’t do anything and Filipino Air told me it was Alaska air problem but Alaska air said since you booked through Philippine air, we can’t fix it. I had about 50 minutes to make my flight, but they refused to check me in because I wasn’t there an hour in advance yet. I’ve been standing in their line for about two hours and 15 minutes.

reach the standard, crew tried to fix up issues fast.

Overall the flight was a good experience. It is different from American Airlines because they board the back of the plane first rather than the front first. Food was decent. They gave out pillows ,blankets , and face masks. I did find this airline had faster flights back home than others. Less travel and layover time.

I liked a lot , the flight attendant so nice ,the seat very comfortable I enjoyed the flight , I will do it again with Air Canada,

It was a smooth flight both in the sky and landing!

The crew was really nice. The plane seats were kinda small even for a 5’6” / 158 lbs person.

Fare was great, seat comfort the opposite as cushion was worn out. Ok for 2 hour flight, not for 4.5 hour flight..

Fair. What's the point of partnering with United if we cannot use the lounge. My wife is a frequent flier with United but we were refused access to Air Canada lounge

Real smooth and easy, Real good leg room in coach!

Re luggage I carried a backpack only. I did not check any bags in. However there were other passengers with carry on luggage going in the plane. My question is why are others allowed to have a carry on luggage inside the plane? Shouldn’t they have dropped it off at the gate? I’m asking because I could have brought the same thing instead of a backpack only. Please clarify for future reference. Thank you.

Like the service. Very hard to communicate or contact when have problems

They rescheduled me and I had no issues with the new flight

No paper towels in bathroom. Aisle seat difficult to get out of Other than those, excellent service

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