• United Airlines will introduce a second daily flight connecting San Francisco and Manila starting October 26, further strengthening its Asia-Pacific operations
• United is also launching new routes to Asia and Australia, including Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, and Adelaide
• It becomes the only US airline with service to both Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City, with flights operating via Hong Kong using Boeing 787-9 aircraft
United Airlines will introduce a second daily flight connecting San Francisco (SFO) and Manila starting October 26, further strengthening its Asia-Pacific operations.
United currently operates a daily 12:15 a.m. flight from SFO to Manila, and the new service will cater to the increasing demand for travel between the US and the Philippines.
It is the only US airline serving the Philippines, both Manila and Cebu. The flight will be operated on a Boeing 777-300ER.
The airline is also launching new routes to Asia and Australia, including Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, and Adelaide.
Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City flights will operate via Hong Kong International Airport , utilizing Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
For Australian travelers, United is introducing a seasonal route from San Francisco to Adelaide, debuting December 11, 2025, and operating three times a week. This marks the first-ever nonstop service between the US and South Australia.
“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, senior vice president, global network planning and alliances at United. “We offer more than the best schedule and travel options – we connect customers to sought after destinations and opportunities to explore new, vibrant cities.”
The addition of these new routes will expand United’s network, offering flights from the US to a total of 32 cities across the Pacific region.
Additionally, the airline is preparing to launch its Summer 2025 schedule, first revealed last October.
