San Francisco to Davao (SFO–DVO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SFO–DVO has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Davao from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→DVO | SQL→DVO | OAK→DVO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 10 mi | 11 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 9h 15m | 0h 28m | 0h 29m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · DVO: PST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 AM (next day) in Davao.
US passport holders enter the Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required. At Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Clark International Airport (CRK), or Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB), immigration stamps your passport.
The 30-day visa-free stay can be extended at any Bureau of Immigration office for up to 36 months total without leaving the country. Each extension costs PHP 3,030 to PHP 4,410 ($52 to $76) depending on the length. The first extension adds 29 days. The Philippines has 7,641 islands. Palawan (underground river in Puerto Princesa, El Nido, Coron), Boracay (White Beach), Cebu (whale sharks in Oslob, Kawasan Falls), and Siargao (surfing at Cloud 9) are the top destinations. Domestic flights connect 80+ airports: Manila to Cebu takes 1 hour 20 minutes, Manila to Puerto Princesa takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Direct flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Manila run about 14 hours 30 minutes on Philippine Airlines. San Francisco to MNL runs about 14 hours on Philippine Airlines and United. Direct service also operates from New York JFK, Guam, and Honolulu. The Philippines uses the Philippine peso (PHP), trading at roughly 58 PHP per $1. GCash and Maya are the dominant digital wallets, usable at stores, restaurants, and for transport. Grab operates in Manila, Cebu, and other cities. Jeepneys (repurposed military jeeps) are the main urban transport at PHP 13 ($0.22) minimum fare. Tricycles (motorcycle taxis with sidecars) handle short hops for PHP 20 to PHP 50. A meal at a local carinderia (food stall) costs PHP 60 to PHP 120 ($1 to $2).
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
SFO–DVO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to DVO
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
SFO to DVO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to DVO is about 9 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,091 miles (11,411 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ninoy Aquino and Singapore Changi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Carlos (SQL), Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC).