San Francisco (SFO) to Manila (MNL) flights
An economy award from San Francisco (SFO) to Manila (MNL) starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Philippine Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $85.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Manila (MNL): Philippine Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 6,977 miles (11,228 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 27 ways to fly it with one stop, through Tokyo, Tokyo and Osaka and more.
How many miles SFO to MNL costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Philippine Airlines | 30,000 | $85.60–405.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Philippine Airlines | 34,000 | $5.60–175.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 35,000 | $54–94 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Philippine Airlines | 37,500 | $25.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 44,000 | $5.60–395.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 45,000 | $71.61–120.61 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 60,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 64,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 67,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 70,000 | $50.40–90.40 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 75,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SFO to MNL
- Philippine AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book SFO to MNL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Philippine Airlines, United Airlines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
SFO to MNL with one stop
27 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Tokyo (NRT)ANA and JAL the whole way+1
+2 - Via Tokyo (HND)JAL and ANA the whole way
- Via Osaka (KIX)United Airlines, then Cebu Pacific Air, Jetstar Japan and 1 more
- Via Sapporo (CTS)United Airlines, then Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific Air
- Via Taipei (TPE)EVA Air, China Airlines and 1 more the whole way
+1+4 - Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air and Asiana Airlines the whole way
+1
+2 - Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then Philippine Airlines
- Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
+3
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)Delta Air Lines the whole way
+3 - Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
- Via Honolulu (HNL)Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, then Philippine Airlines
- Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)Vietnam Airlines the whole way
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SFO to MNL: common questions
How many miles does SFO to MNL cost?
In economy it starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Philippine Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $85.60. Next cheapest: Qatar Airways Privilege Club (34,000), Avianca LifeMiles (35,000) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (37,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to MNL?
Philippine Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Manila (MNL).
How far is San Francisco from Manila by plane?
San Francisco (SFO) and Manila (MNL) are 6,977 miles (11,228 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SFO to MNL award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Francisco and Manila?
The most direct connections are through Tokyo (NRT), Tokyo (HND), Osaka (KIX), Sapporo (CTS) and Taipei (TPE). On 17 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example ANA through Tokyo.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.