Award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Manila (MNL)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 12 programs for SAN→MNL. Lowest economy: 36,375 miles + $293.00 (Etihad Guest). Lowest business class: 214,500 miles + $735.60 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue); mixed cabin from 75,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 308,491 points + $75.81 (Air Canada Aeroplan).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
San Diego (SAN) to Manila (MNL) at a glance
- From
- San Diego International, San Diego, California, United States (SAN)
- To
- Ninoy Aquino International, Manila, Philippines (MNL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 12 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), Jetstar Japan (GK) and 17 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 128 of 128 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Manila (MNL)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest observed | 36,375 pts + $293.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL) | 7 | 76 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 37,500 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Japan Airlines (JL), STARLUX Airlines (JX) +4 more | 9+ | 123 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $14.90 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Japan Airlines (JL) +1 more | — | 62 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 45,600 pts + $13.00 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) | 2 | 40 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 46,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA) +7 more | 9+ | 128 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 47,000 pts + $44.60 | 2 stops | EVA Air (BR), ANA (NH), Asiana Airlines (OZ), United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 62 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 48,000 pts + $251.50 | 2 stops | China Airlines (CI), Delta Air Lines (DL), Jetstar Japan (GK), Japan Airlines (JL) +3 more | 5 | 69 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 48,000 pts + $9.40 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 19 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $85.31 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX) +6 more | 1 | 127 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 61,900 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), KLM (KL) +4 more | 2 | 35 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 63,300 pts + $211.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Jetstar Japan (GK), Japan Airlines (JL) +2 more | 2 | 81 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 18 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $34.90 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL), STARLUX Airlines (JX), Qantas (QF) | 3 | 67 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $11.20 | 3 stops | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), ANA (NH) +3 more | 9+ | 128 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $17.80 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Japan Airlines (JL), Malaysia Airlines (MH) | — | 15 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 100,009 pts + $75.71 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 110 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 103,500 pts + $371.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Jetstar Japan (GK), Japan Airlines (JL) +1 more | 2 | 67 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 140,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE) | 9+ | 29 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 152,000 pts + $496.10 | 1 stop | KLM (KL) | 7 | 19 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 563,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest, mixed cabin | 75,000 pts + $25.60Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), STARLUX Airlines (JX), Korean Air (KE), Philippine Airlines (PR) +1 more | 2 | 78 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 141,500 pts + $376.00Mixed cabin | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Philippine Airlines (PR) | 1 | 22 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 212,000 pts + $734.80Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL) | 2 | 71 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 214,500 pts + $735.60 | 1 stop | KLM (KL) | 6 | 22 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 214,942 pts + $75.91Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), ANA (NH) +4 more | 1 | 124 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), ANA (NH) +3 more | 9+ | 128 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 75,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL), STARLUX Airlines (JX), Korean Air (KE) +2 more | 2 | 101 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 308,491 pts + $75.81 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 325,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE) | 9+ | 55 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
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. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 37,500 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $28.10 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 146,100 pts + $376.00 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 395,375 pts + $773.00 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 308,491 pts + $75.81 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 325,000 pts + $37.20 | 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.
Best months to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Manila (MNL) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37,500 · Atmos (9 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 85,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 37,500 · Atmos (14 dates) | 71,500 · MileagePlus (18 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (8 dates) | |
| 49,000 · Flying Blue (8 dates) | 121,209 · Aeroplan (18 dates) | 235,302 · Aeroplan (20 dates) | 250,000 · Atmos (12 dates) | |
| 37,500 · Atmos (26 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (18 dates) | 75,000 · Atmos (15 dates)Mixed cabin | 75,000 · Atmos (24 dates) | |
| 36,375 · Etihad Guest (15 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (21 dates) | 75,000 · Atmos (21 dates)Mixed cabin | 85,000 · Atmos (26 dates) | |
| 37,500 · Atmos (7 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | 75,000 · Atmos (7 dates)Mixed cabin | 75,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 75,000 · Atmos (2 dates)Mixed cabin | 75,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 37,500 · Atmos (15 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (14 dates) | 75,000 · Atmos (14 dates)Mixed cabin | 75,000 · Atmos (15 dates) | |
| 47,000 · LifeMiles (2 dates) | 135,309 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 277,034 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | — | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 146,400 · Qantas (1 date) | — | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 65,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | — | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, Etihad Guest had the lowest observed award, 36,375 miles + $293.00; see how many miles you need with Etihad Guest.
- In premium economy, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 55,000 points + $34.90; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In business class, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 214,500 miles + $735.60, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 75,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In first class, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 308,491 points + $75.81; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Questions about award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Manila (MNL)
What's the lowest San Diego (SAN) to Manila (MNL) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 36,375 miles + $293.00 with Etihad Guest. Etihad Guest showed economy award space on 76 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 18:11 UTC). In business class, 214,500 miles + $735.60 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 22 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 18:42 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 75,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Diego (SAN) to Manila (MNL)?
12 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 62 dates, premium economy 15 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 127 dates, premium economy 110 dates, business class 124 dates, first class 3 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 123 dates, premium economy 67 dates, business class 78 dates, first class 101 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 62 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 18 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 40 dates, premium economy 29 dates, first class 55 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 76 dates, business class 71 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 35 dates, premium economy 4 dates) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from San Diego (SAN) to Manila (MNL)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and Alaska Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Diego (SAN) to Manila (MNL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:0.6), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from San Diego (SAN) to Manila (MNL)?
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 Feb 2027 departures, 36,375 miles with Etihad Guest (15 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 85,000 points with Atmos (5 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Feb 2027 departures from 75,000 points with Atmos. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.