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How to get fromSan Francisco to Manilaby plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Manila by plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane SFO - MNL
    16h 45m
    ₱17,735–48,896

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Clark International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Clark International Airport (CRK)plane plane SFO - CRK
    2. Take the bus from Dau to Manila Cubaobus bus
    22h 29m
    ₱22,991–76,244

  3. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane SMF - MNL
    22h 39m
    ₱23,159–64,950

  4. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane MRY - MNL
    23h 31m
    ₱25,633–80,395

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration16h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket₱16,759Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,256.6 km
  • Duration: 16h 45m

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

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines, and five other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) every 4 hours.

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