What airport do you fly into for flights to Manila?

Most people fly into Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) if they book a flight to Manila. Ninoy Aquino Intl is conveniently located just 10,9 km from Manila’s city centre.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Manila?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Manila is currently May ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Can I find cheaper flights to Manila if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Manila on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Manila?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Manila.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Manila?

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Manila. One-way flights to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl typically cost R468, while return flights cost around R1 551.

How much is a return flight to Manila?

A return flight to Manila will typically cost around R1 596, however they can be found for as little as R1 551.

Where does the fastest flight to Manila depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Manila, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 40 minutes).

Does Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl?

Yes. Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Manila Airport Hotel is the closest property to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (0,0 km away from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl).

R7 490+ Cheap Flights to Manila, Philippines

Flights to Manila in 2025

Return from	R11 963
One-way from	R7 490
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R13 403

Ethiopian Air
14/11-23/11
4 total stops
44h 20m total
Johannesburg to Manila

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Singapore Airlines
4/3
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17h 10m total
Johannesburg to Manila

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Fri 14/1114:30JNB - MNL

2 stops21h 45mEthiopian Air

Sun 23/1120:30MNL - JNB

2 stops22h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/10R11 963

Tue 11/1123:00JNB - MNL

2 stops37h 15mEthiopian Air

Sun 30/1120:30MNL - JNB

2 stops22h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/10R12 752

Sat 8/118:20JNB - MNL

2 stops27h 55mEthiopian Air

Sat 15/1120:30MNL - JNB

2 stops22h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/10R14 071

Tue 25/1123:00JNB - MNL

2 stops37h 15mEthiopian Air

Tue 2/1220:30MNL - JNB

2 stops22h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/10R14 225

Fri 14/1110:10JNB - MNL

1 stop33h 30mAir China

Sat 22/112:55MNL - JNB

1 stop34h 45mAir China

Deal found 30/10R14 277

Mon 1/1214:30JNB - MNL

2 stops21h 45mEthiopian Air

Tue 16/1220:30MNL - JNB

2 stops29h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/10R15 477

Mon 1/1220:20JNB - MNL

1 stop19h 30mQatar Airways

Tue 16/129:35MNL - JNB

1 stop29h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/10R15 922

Tue 25/1111:00JNB - MNL

3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/126:30MNL - JNB

3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10R16 196

Mon 10/1119:05JNB - MNL

2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1221:35MNL - JNB

1 stop43h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10R16 488

Sun 9/1111:00JNB - MNL

1 stop18h 20mCathay Pacific

Mon 10/1119:45MNL - JNB

1 stop17h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/10R16 574

Mon 15/128:20JNB - MNL

2 stops27h 55mEthiopian Air

Sat 27/1220:30MNL - JNB

2 stops22h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/10R16 608

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Fri 14/1114:30JNB - MNL

2 stops21h 45mEthiopian Air

Sun 23/1120:30MNL - JNB

2 stops22h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/10R11 980

Mon 12/113:45JNB - MNL

1 stop26h 05mQatar Airways

Wed 21/118:25MNL - JNB

1 stop20h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/10R14 106

Tue 25/1111:00JNB - MNL

3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/126:30MNL - JNB

3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10R16 196

Sun 9/1111:00JNB - MNL

1 stop18h 20mCathay Pacific

Mon 10/1119:45MNL - JNB

1 stop17h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/10R16 574

Tue 10/39:25JNB - MNL

3 stops24h 40mQatar Airways

Tue 24/39:35MNL - JNB

1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/10R15 168

Tue 10/319:10JNB - MNL

2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 24/321:35MNL - JNB

1 stop43h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10R16 265

Mon 12/113:45JNB - MNL

1 stop26h 05mQatar Airways

Fri 6/318:25MNL - JNB

1 stop20h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/10R15 340

Mon 10/1119:05JNB - MNL

2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1221:35MNL - JNB

1 stop43h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10R16 488

Mon 12/113:45JNB - MNL

1 stop26h 05mQatar Airways

Thu 5/318:25MNL - JNB

1 stop27h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/10R15 340

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Sat 8/118:20JNB - MNL

2 stops27h 55mEthiopian Air

Sat 15/1120:30MNL - JNB

2 stops22h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/10R14 071

Sat 8/1113:45JNB - MNL

1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 15/1121:30MNL - JNB

2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10R18 390

Sun 9/1111:00JNB - MNL

1 stop18h 20mCathay Pacific

Mon 10/1119:45MNL - JNB

1 stop17h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/10R16 574

Sun 9/119:05JNB - MNL

3 stops30h 45mQatar Airways

Mon 10/1123:50MNL - JNB

1 stop21h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/10R26 120

One-way flights to Manila
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Wed 4/313:40JNB - MNL

1 stop17h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/10R7 490

Sun 15/39:50JNB - MNL

2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10R8 107

Sun 15/312:45JNB - MNL

1 stop20h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/10R9 307

Tue 9/129:50JNB - MNL

3 stops59h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10R9 324

Mon 8/129:50JNB - MNL

3 stops56h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10R9 598

Wed 4/319:05JNB - MNL

2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10R10 215

Wed 10/129:50JNB - MNL

2 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10R10 232

Fri 12/1212:05JNB - MNL

3 stops58h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10R10 335

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JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

14:30-18:15

2 stops21h 45m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 23/11

20:30-13:05

2 stops22h 35m

R11 980

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/1

13:45-21:50

1 stop26h 05m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 21/1

18:25-8:40

1 stop20h 15m

R14 106

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

9:25-16:05

3 stops24h 40m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 24/3

9:35-3:55

1 stop24h 20m

R15 168

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/1

13:45-21:50

1 stop26h 05m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 6/3

18:25-8:40

1 stop20h 15m

R15 340

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/1

13:45-21:50

1 stop26h 05m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 5/3

18:25-15:25

1 stop27h 00m

R15 340

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

11:00-0:35

3 stops31h 35m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 2/12

6:30-7:25

3 stops30h 55m

R16 196

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

19:10-14:30

2 stops37h 20m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 24/3

21:35-10:50

1 stop43h 15m

R16 265

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

19:05-14:30

2 stops37h 25m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 2/12

21:35-10:50

1 stop43h 15m

R16 488

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

11:00-11:20

1 stop18h 20m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 10/11

19:45-7:25

1 stop17h 40m

R16 574

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

13:40-22:50

1 stop27h 10m

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When is the best time to book a flight to Manila?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Manila, you should look to book at least 86 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Manila?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Manila takes 16 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Manila from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Manila?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Manila should consider flying on Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Manila?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Manila are Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Manila?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Manila are Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways.

Rainfall in Manila by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Manila ranges from 10.0 - 400.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 400.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Manila when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Manila by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manila, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Manila

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific to the Philippines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 394 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 394 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 394 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 388 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 394 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

1 044 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 394 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 659 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 394 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 282 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 394 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

FAQs about flying to Manila

What airport do you fly into for flights to Manila?
Most people fly into Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) if they book a flight to Manila. Ninoy Aquino Intl is conveniently located just 10,9 km from Manila’s city centre.
Can I find cheaper flights to Manila if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Manila on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Manila?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Manila.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Manila?
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Manila. One-way flights to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl typically cost R468, while return flights cost around R1 551.
How much is a return flight to Manila?
A return flight to Manila will typically cost around R1 596, however they can be found for as little as R1 551.
Where does the fastest flight to Manila depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Manila, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 40 minutes).
Does Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl?
Yes. Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Manila Airport Hotel is the closest property to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (0,0 km away from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Manila

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific to the Philippines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Manila

What airport do you fly into for flights to Manila?

Can I find cheaper flights to Manila if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Manila?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Manila?

How much is a return flight to Manila?

Where does the fastest flight to Manila depart from?

Does Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl have car hire?

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