Award flights from Manila (MNL) to San Francisco
Award space from Manila (MNL) to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Manila (MNL) and San Francisco (SFO, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 36,000 points + $505.19 on MNL–SFO (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 110,000 Avios on MNL–SFO (Qatar Airways Privilege Club, nonstop); mixed cabin from 75,000 points + $59.09 on MNL–SFO (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 36,000 pts + $505.19
- MNL–SFO · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 55,000 pts + $62.79
- MNL–SFO · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 110,000 pts + taxes vary
- MNL–SFO · Privilege Club · nonstop · mixed cabin from 75,000 pts + $59.09 on MNL–SFO (Atmos)
- Lowest first class
- 75,000 pts + $59.09
- MNL–SFO · Atmos
Economy was lowest on MNL–SFO: 36,000 points + $505.19 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 37,500 points + $59.19 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on MNL–SJC. With Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, business class started at 161,500 points + $352.09, about 4.5 times the points of its lowest economy award (36,000 points + $505.19).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Manila (MNL) to San Francisco on points: 36,000 points + $505.19 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on MNL–SFO (seen on 158 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 36,000 pts + $505.19 | MNL–SFO | 158 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 37,500 pts + $53.49 | MNL–SFO | 311 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $48.49 | MNL–SFO | 204 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $94.52 | MNL–SFO | 190 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 41,000 pts + $64.89 | MNL–SFO | 198 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $31.98 | MNL–SFO | 160 |
| Emirates Skywards | 42,500 pts + $364.79 | MNL–SFO | 294 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 42,500 pts + $317.89 | MNL–SFO | 248 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | MNL–SFO | 254 |
| United MileagePlus | 51,600 pts + $33.59 | MNL–SFO | 324 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 51,800 pts + $305.18 | MNL–SFO | 198 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $34.25 | MNL–SFO | 287 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 55,000 pts + $33.49 | MNL–SFO | 129 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 65,000 pts + $132.40 | MNL–SJC | 24 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | MNL–SFO | 273 |
| GOL Smiles | 91,800 pts + taxes not reported | MNL–SFO | 240 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Manila (MNL) to San Francisco on points: 55,000 points + $62.79 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on MNL–SFO (seen on 191 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $62.79 | MNL–SFO | 191 |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $39.09 | MNL–SFO | 322 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $42.89 | MNL–SFO | 75 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $86.79 | MNL–SFO | 31 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + $286.37 | MNL–SFO | 7 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 81,000 pts + $593.39 | MNL–SFO | 9 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 97,830 pts + $109.70 | MNL–SJC | 15 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 98,200 pts + $305.18 | MNL–SFO | 187 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 135,000 pts + $96.89 | MNL–SJC | 3 |
| GOL Smiles | 480,900 pts + taxes not reported | MNL–SFO | 30 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Manila (MNL) to San Francisco on points: 110,000 Avios + taxes vary with Qatar Airways Privilege Club on MNL–SFO (seen on 33 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest, mixed cabin | 75,000 pts + $59.09Mixed cabin | MNL–SFO | 273 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 100,000 pts + $80.69 | MNL–SFO | 1 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported | MNL–SFO | 33 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $86.79 | MNL–SFO | 36 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 119,000 pts + $288.92 | MNL–SFO | 3 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | MNL–SFO | 269 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 141,500 pts + $311.46Mixed cabin | MNL–SFO | 43 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 161,500 pts + $352.09 | MNL–SFO | 4 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 188,061 pts + $109.70Mixed cabin | MNL–SJC | 18 |
| Emirates Skywards | 193,000 pts + $1,307.79 | MNL–SFO | 265 |
| United MileagePlus | 220,100 pts + $63.99Mixed cabin | MNL–SFO | 323 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Manila (MNL) to San Francisco on points: 75,000 points + $59.09 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on MNL–SFO (seen on 59 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 75,000 pts + $59.09 | MNL–SFO | 59 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 260,000 pts + $96.39Mixed cabin | MNL–SJC | 12 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,417.21 | MNL–SFO | 4 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Manila (MNL) to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Manila (MNL)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 16 of 19 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue TrueBlue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Jetstar Japan (GK), Juneyao Airlines (HO) and 17 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 6,977–7,007 miles (11,229–11,277 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Manila (MNL) and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manila (MNL) to San Francisco (SFO) | 36,000 pts + $505.19Virgin Atlantic · 158 dates | 55,000 pts + $62.79Atmos · 191 dates | 75,000 pts + $59.09Atmos · 273 dates · Mixed cabin | 75,000 pts + $59.09Atmos · 59 dates |
| Manila (MNL) to San Jose (SJC) | 37,500 pts + $59.19Atmos · 36 dates | 55,000 pts + $82.19Atmos · 19 dates | 85,000 pts + $59.19Atmos · 12 dates · Mixed cabin | 75,000 pts + $59.29Atmos · 34 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Manila (MNL) to San Francisco
- Economy: 36,000 points + $505.19 on Manila (MNL) to San Francisco (SFO) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 158 dates.
- Premium Economy: 55,000 points + $62.79 on Manila (MNL) to San Francisco (SFO) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 191 dates.
- Business Class: 110,000 Avios nonstop on Manila (MNL) to San Francisco (SFO) with Qatar Airways Privilege Club, which showed nonstop business-class award space there on 33 dates; mixed cabin from 75,000 points + $59.09 on MNL–SFO (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
- First Class: 75,000 points + $59.09 on Manila (MNL) to San Francisco (SFO) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 59 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | MNL–SFO | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 36,000 pts + $505.19 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | MNL–SFO | Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $31.98 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | MNL–SJC | United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $39.19 | 9+ | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | MNL–SFO | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 98,200 pts + $305.25 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MNL–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 75,000 pts + $59.09Mixed cabin | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MNL–SFO | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | MNL–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 75,000 pts + $59.19 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MNL–SJC | Delta SkyMiles | 285,000 pts + $96.89 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 37,500 points + $53.49 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on MNL–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 133 dates (6 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 98,200 points + $305.18 via Qantas Frequent Flyer on MNL–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 100 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 235,600 miles + taxes vary via United MileagePlus on MNL–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 315 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Manila (MNL) to San Francisco on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36,000 pts + $505.19 (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + $39.09 (19 dates)MileagePlus | 75,000 pts + $59.19 (8 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | 75,000 pts + $59.19 (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 36,000 pts + $505.19 (10 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 75,000 pts + $59.09 (20 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | 75,000 pts + $59.09 (6 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + $82.19 (11 dates)Atmos | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Atmos | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)MileagePlus | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Atmos | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Atmos | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | 280,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Atmos | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Atmos | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Atmos | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 123,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | 280,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Privilege Club | 450,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | 170,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Privilege Club | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Questions about Manila (MNL) to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Manila (MNL) to San Francisco?
In business class, MNL–SFO with 110,000 Avios (Qatar Airways Privilege Club); mixed cabin from 75,000 points + $59.09 on MNL–SFO (Alaska Atmos Rewards). In economy, MNL–SFO with 36,000 points + $505.19 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Manila (MNL) and San Francisco had award space?
MNL–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and MNL–SJC (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Manila (MNL) to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 36,000 points + $505.19 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 10, 2026, 05:43 UTC for a Dec 1, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 158 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 23:57 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 110,000 Avios with Qatar Airways Privilege Club (nonstop). Seen Oct 24, 2026, 05:30 UTC for a Nov 25, 2026 departure. Qatar Airways Privilege Club showed business-class award space on 33 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 23:33 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 75,000 points + $59.09 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Manila (MNL) to San Francisco?
16 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 204 dates, premium economy 75 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 24 dates, premium economy 15 dates, business class 18 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 311 dates, premium economy 191 dates, business class 273 dates, first class 59 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 287 dates, business class 1 date); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 129 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 190 dates, premium economy 7 dates, business class 3 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 198 dates, premium economy 3 dates, first class 12 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 294 dates, business class 265 dates) and 8 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Manila (MNL) to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue TrueBlue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 37,500 points + $53.49 with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Manila (MNL) to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $31.98 with Velocity (42,000 points + $31.98) to $505.19 with Virgin Atlantic (36,000 points + $505.19); in business class from $59.09 with Atmos (75,000 points + $59.09 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,307.79 with Skywards (193,000 miles + $1,307.79). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Manila (MNL) to San Francisco?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Manila (MNL) to San Francisco on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 36,000 points + $505.19 with Virgin Atlantic (10 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 85,000 points + taxes not reported with Atmos (28 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for May 2027 departures from 75,000 points + taxes not reported with Atmos. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Manila (MNL) to San Francisco?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles about 360 days and 11 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Nov 5, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.