Direct Flights from San Francisco to Manila
Manila · Philippines
Nonstop service from SFO to MNL on Philippine Airlines, United. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
How rare is this nonstop?
Only 6 cities have a nonstop to Manila, so this is a route worth knowing about — most travelers connect to get there.
How long to go to Manila for, from San Francisco
14h 25m in the air, 6,977 miles. Give Manila a week: the first day goes to the journey and the jet lag, whatever you intend.
About Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines and a major attraction in terms of culture and heritage in the country. Sprawling, congested and polluted will likely be the first words to enter your mind when you think of Manila but don't let that impression stop you from exploring its places of interests: its churches; its diverse and complicated culture; colonial history; gigantic malls; bustling markets; hidden architectural gems and vibrant nightlife. Take the opportunity to explore Manila and make your own personal connection with the city.
Summary from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA).
Top things to do in Manila
- Rizal Park, Luneta, also known as Rizal Park, Luneta Park, or simply Luneta, is a historic urban park located in Ermita, Manila, Philippines.
- The Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, commonly known as the Manila Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic basilica and the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Manila.
- The Quezon Memorial Circle, also known as the Quezon City Circle, is a national park in Quezon City, Philippines, and a prominent landmark situated within a large elliptical roundabout known as Elliptical Road.
- The Angono - Binangonan Petroglyphs are petroglyphs carved into a rock wall between the boundaries of Angono and Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines.
- The Cathedral-Basilica Minore and Parish of the Immaculate Conception, commonly known as Malolos Cathedral, is a Latin Catholic minor basilica and cathedral in the city of Malolos, Bulacan in the Philippines.
- The Manila Ocean Park, is an oceanarium in Manila, Philippines. It is owned by China Oceanis Philippines Inc., a subsidiary of China Oceanis Inc., a Singaporean-registered firm.
- The International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, commonly known as Antipolo Cathedral and alternatively known as the Immaculate Conception Parish, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Antipolo, Philippines.
- The Manila Zoo, formally known as the Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden, is a 5.5-hectare (14-acre) zoo located in Malate, Manila, Philippines.
- The Cathedral-Shrine of Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary, commonly known as Balanga Cathedral, in Balanga, Bataan, is the seat of the Diocese of Balanga which comprises entire of the civil province of Bataan, Philippines.
- The Rizal Monument is a memorial in Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines, built to commemorate the executed Filipino nationalist José Rizal.
- The Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine is a national shrine located in Kawit, Cavite in the Philippines, where the Philippine Declaration of Independence from Spain was declared on June 12, 1898, or Independence Day.
- The Ayala Museum is a museum in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is run privately by the Ayala Foundation and houses archaeological, ethnographic, historical, fine arts, numismatics, and ecclesiastical exhibits.
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Manila weather, compared with San Francisco
24° warmer than San Francisco on average across the year, on daytime highs:
- January
- Manila 87°F · San Francisco 57°F · 30° warmer
- April
- Manila 94°F · San Francisco 65°F · 29° warmer
- July
- Manila 89°F · San Francisco 72°F · 18° warmer
- October
- Manila 89°F · San Francisco 71°F · 18° warmer
May averages 95°F, hot enough to plan the middle of the day around.
Average daily highs, 1991–2020 station normals from Meteostat (CC BY 4.0), measured at each city's airport.
Planning a trip to Manila
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Manila is August and December–February, when the weather is mildest, with daytime highs around 88°F.
- How long to stay
- Manila rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Rizal Park, Manila Cathedral, and Quezon Memorial Circle and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from San Francisco to Manila?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Manila (MNL) on Philippine Airlines, United.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco to Manila?
- Philippine Airlines, United fly nonstop between San Francisco (SFO) and Manila (MNL).
- How many nonstop flights are there from San Francisco to Manila?
- There are about 2 nonstop departures per day (roughly 14 per week) from San Francisco to Manila.
- How far is Manila from San Francisco?
- Manila is about 6,977 miles from San Francisco by air.
- Is there a direct flight from San Francisco to Philippines?
- Yes — Manila (MNL) has nonstop service from San Francisco on Philippine Airlines, United, making it a nonstop gateway to Philippines.
- What is there to do in Manila?
- Popular things to do include Rizal Park, Manila Cathedral, Quezon Memorial Circle, Angono Petroglyphs, and more.
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