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Flights from San Jose to Manila

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Manila. The fastest way is one stop via Seattle or Tokyo, about 18h 36m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 17h 40m
SJCMNLNRT

San Jose to Manila at a glance

Fastest journey17h 40mVia Seattle, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seattle or Tokyo

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Manila

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SJC Seattle (SEA) MNL
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines
Fri17:45 SJC19:51 SEA3h 24m connection23:15 SEA03:21 MNLSkyWest + Philippine Airlines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 36m
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2
SJC Tokyo (NRT) MNL
Leg 1: ZIPAIR Tokyo · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Cebu Pacific, Japan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 40m
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3
SJC Los Angeles (LAX) MNL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 48m
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4
SJC Honolulu (HNL) MNL
Leg 1: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~19h 00m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
11,276 km7,002 miles
Journey time
17h 40mon current schedules
Time difference
+16hManila vs San Jose
Currency in Manila
PHP
Airports
SJC → MNL

Flights from San Jose to Manila: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Manila?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seattle, Tokyo and Los Angeles. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Manila?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,276 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Manila?
The best connecting points are Seattle (SEA), Tokyo (NRT), Los Angeles (LAX) and Honolulu (HNL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve San Jose and Manila?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Manila?
Manila is 16 hours ahead of San Jose.

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