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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Manila by plane or train

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane SAN - MNL
    18h 8m
    ₱19,229–49,618

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane LAX - MNL
    20h 53m
    ₱28,017–43,778

  3. Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane CLD - MNL
    26h 25m
    ₱27,309–72,155

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration18h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket₱17,067Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,911.8 km
  • Duration: 18h 8m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Manila, Philippines?

United Airlines, Japan Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) 5 times a day.

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