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“At United, we’re changing the way people think about where they travel by offering the greatest access to see and explore the world, whether it’s for relaxation, adventure, or business,” said Patrick Quayle, United Airlines’ Senior Vice President for Global Network Planning and Alliances, as United announced plans to significantly expand its Asia-Pacific network. While Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, and Adelaide are the upcoming destinations in United Airlines’ network, Manila will get more United flights starting in October 2025.
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Doubling San Francisco to Manila frequency
Starting October 2025, United Airlines will operate a second daily flight from San Francisco to Manila. Good for Filipinos in California, this significant addition to the US-Philippines nonstop flight routes will provide both daytime and evening flight options from Manila and SFO Airport. And, cheap flight tickets to Manila are easily available on iEagle.com, the most reliable travel-booking partner for Filipinos and Americans.
Furthermore, the two daily SFO to Manila flights solidify United’s position as the only American carrier serving the Philippines at both Manila and Cebu. For Filipinos in the US, it provides a direct and reliable link to home. Zeroing in on the frequency underscores United’s commitment to fulfilling the growing demand for travel between the two countries, whether for business, leisure, or family trips.
Direct flights to Adelaide, Australia
United Airlines is also bolstering its presence in Australia with the introduction of weekly three seasonal flights from San Francisco to Adelaide. This new route is particularly noteworthy because it makes United the only airline to offer direct, nonstop service from the US to four major Australian cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Adelaide is one of the few emerging summer destinations for Americans to escape winter. Besides, travelers from Adelaide will get access to United Airlines’ vast domestic network through San Francisco, a major hub in the West Coast.
Fifth Freedom Flights: Bangkok & Ho Chi Minh City
In October 2026, United is launching services to Bangkok, Thailand, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, via Hong Kong. Termed “fifth freedom” flights (intra-East Asian services) between Hong Kong to Bangkok and Hong Kong to Ho Chi Minh City, the upcoming routes will largely be operated as extensions to the existing United flights to Hong Kong from Los Angeles and San Francisco.
This means United becomes an end-to-end airline, offering not just trans-Pacific USA to Hong Kong flights, but also further connections in East Asia. So, you can seamlessly continue your journey to Bangkok or Ho Chi Minh City on United flights to Hong Kong from San Francisco and Los Angeles. Look no further than iEagle.com for budget flight deals to Bangkok and best airline deals to Vietnam from any US city.
“For East Asian communities in the US, these new routes mean fewer layovers, shorter travel times, and more direct access to their home cities across East Asia, fostering stronger connections and cultural exchanges.”
