R9 168+ Cheap flights to the Philippines

— MNL
Dec 7 — Dec 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Philippines in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Philippines

Mon 9/1110:10 -
1 stop33h 30m
Sat 21/112:55 -
1 stop34h 45m
Deal found 6/11R12 324
Mon 9/1110:10 -
1 stop33h 30m
Tue 8/122:55 -
1 stop34h 45m
Deal found 2/11R12 456
Mon 23/119:50 -
1 stop30h 05m
Mon 7/125:45 -
1 stop32h 40m
Deal found 3/11R12 522
Sun 15/119:50 -
1 stop30h 05m
Tue 1/125:45 -
1 stop32h 40m
Deal found 5/11R12 555
Thu 19/119:50 -
1 stop30h 05m
Thu 26/115:45 -
1 stop32h 40m
Deal found 4/11R12 571
Tue 17/119:50 -
1 stop30h 05m
Fri 20/115:45 -
1 stop32h 40m
Deal found 3/11R12 836

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Return from

R12 043

One-way from

R9 168

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 050
Air China
  • Air China
  • 15/1-21/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Manila
11/11-31/12
  • 11/11-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Philippines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R874 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R249 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in November 2026

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JohannesburgManila

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

13:25-21:35

1 stop26h 10m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 011
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCebu City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CEB Cebu City Mactan Intl

JNBCEB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

11:00-18:20

1 stop25h 20m

Cebu City Mactan Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 837

JohannesburgManila

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

9:50-21:55

1 stop30h 05m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 1/12

5:45-8:25

1 stop32h 40m

R12 555

JohannesburgManila

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

14:30-18:15

2 stops21h 45m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 7/12

20:30-13:30

2 stops23h 00m

R14 355

JohannesburgManila

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/1

13:45-21:50

1 stop26h 05m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 28/2

23:50-15:35

1 stop21h 45m

R14 372

JohannesburgManila

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

14:30-18:15

2 stops21h 45m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 5/12

20:30-13:30

2 stops23h 00m

R14 636

JohannesburgManila

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

13:45-21:50

1 stop26h 05m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 5/12

18:15-9:05

2 stops44h 50m

R18 006

JohannesburgManila

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

13:45-21:30

2 stops49h 45m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 7/12

7:15-3:55

2 stops26h 40m

R19 030

JohannesburgManila

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

22:15-1:40

1 stop21h 25m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 2/12

7:55-20:30

1 stop18h 35m

R19 229

JohannesburgManila

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

22:15-21:35

1 stop17h 20m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 30/11

7:55-20:30

1 stop18h 35m

R19 229

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Everything you need to know about your flight to the Philippines

How long is the flight to Philippines?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Philippines takes 26 hours 38 minutes. Flights to Philippines 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Philippines?

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

Rainfall in Philippines by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philippines 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 Philippines when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Philippines by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philippines, 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 Philippines?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Philippines, you should look to book at least 82 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.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Philippines?

The most popular places in Philippines to fly to are Manila, Cebu City, Boracay, Angeles City and Puerto Princesa.

Reviews of airlines servicing Philippines

Read through reviews of airlines serving the Philippines, such as Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

FAQs about flying to Philippines

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Philippines 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 Philippines on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Philippines?

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

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Philippines?

    Cebu City Mactan Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Philippines. One-way flights to Cebu City Mactan Intl typically cost R649, while return flights cost around R811.

  • How much is a return flight to Philippines?

    A return flight to Philippines will typically cost around R8 802, however they can be found for as little as R2 490.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Philippines depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Philippines, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 10 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. Metrohive Apartment 2e - Cozy Studio Near Airport & Pitx is the closest property to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (0,0 km away from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl).

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