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R6 944+ Cheap flights to Manila

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MNL
Jun 29 — Jul 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Manila in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Manila
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Manila. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 30 May 2026.

Wed 5/810:10
JNB
-
MNL
1 stop33h 30m
Air China
Mon 10/82:55
MNL
-
JNB
1 stop34h 45m
Air China
Deal found 25/5R11 730
Wed 15/710:10
JNB
-
MNL
1 stop33h 30m
Air China
Wed 29/72:55
MNL
-
JNB
1 stop34h 45m
Air China
Deal found 29/5R12 135
Wed 5/810:10
JNB
-
MNL
1 stop33h 30m
Air China
Sat 15/82:55
MNL
-
JNB
1 stop34h 45m
Air China
Deal found 25/5R12 541
Sun 14/612:40
JNB
-
MNL
1 stop27h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/623:50
MNL
-
JNB
1 stop39h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/5R12 963
Wed 9/920:25
JNB
-
MNL
1 stop33h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 30/97:40
MNL
-
JNB
1 stop17h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 25/5R13 012
Wed 16/914:45
JNB
-
MNL
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 24/918:35
MNL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/5R13 076
Tue 25/820:25
JNB
-
MNL
1 stop34h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 31/816:55
MNL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 27/5R13 093
Thu 16/79:50
JNB
-
MNL
1 stop30h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 21/75:50
MNL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/5R13 255
Wed 19/810:10
JNB
-
MNL
1 stop33h 30m
Air China
Sat 29/82:55
MNL
-
JNB
1 stop34h 45m
Air China
Deal found 29/5R13 320

Find flight deals to Manila

Find the latest flights to Manila in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 30 May 2026.

Return from

R12 135

One-way from

R7 982

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 801
Air China
  • Air China
  • 15/7-29/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Manila
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Manila
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R296 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

20:25-15:40

1 stop37h 15m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 10/11

7:20-6:10

1 stop28h 50m

R13 839

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

17:50-19:10

1 stop43h 20m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 10/11

19:30-11:00

2 stops45h 30m

R20 020
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/7

13:30-16:15

1 stop20h 45m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 17/8

3:25-16:15

1 stop18h 50m

R20 280

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

9:25-16:30

3 stops25h 05m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 30/9

23:50-15:20

1 stop21h 30m

R20 474

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

14:45-16:30

1 stop19h 45m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 7/10

18:35-16:05

2 stops27h 30m

R21 464

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

18:35-16:35

3 stops40h 00m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 14/9

18:35-9:00

1 stop20h 25m

R21 626

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

21:45-22:00

2 stops42h 15m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 22/9

19:05-8:20

1 stop19h 15m

R22 762
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

14:45-22:20

1 stop25h 35m

R7 982

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

14:30-3:40

3 stops31h 10m

R9 945

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

18:35-21:50

3 stops45h 15m

R10 643

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Manila

How long is the flight to Manila?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Manila takes 18 hours 20 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.

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.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R10 857
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R10 661
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From R10 738
Emirates
Emirates
From R13 942

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Manila?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Manila are Ethiopian Air, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific.

Rainfall in Manila by month

Plan your trip to Manila by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Manila by taking into account the average temperature totals 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).

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 83 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Manila

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manila. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Manila. Reviews last updated 30 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 526 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 526 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 526 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 575 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 526 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 352 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 526 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 526 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 444 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 526 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

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, Ethiopian Air 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 R957, while return flights cost around R642.

  • How much is a return flight to Manila?

    A return flight to Manila will typically cost around R642, however they can be found for as little as R642.

  • 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 (18 hours 20 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 is the closest property to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (0,0 km away from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl).

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