R11 659+ Cheap flights to the Philippines

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MNL
Apr 21 — Apr 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Philippines in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Philippines
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Philippines. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 22 March 2026.

Tue 1/914:45
JNB
-
MNL
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 15/99:45
MNL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/3R11 659
Wed 16/99:50
JNB
-
MNL
1 stop30h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 30/95:30
MNL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/3R11 931
Fri 17/49:45
JNB
-
MNL
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 24/419:05
MNL
-
JNB
1 stop19h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/3R12 016
Sun 3/59:45
JNB
-
MNL
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 5/619:05
MNL
-
JNB
1 stop19h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/3R12 050
Mon 19/109:50
JNB
-
MNL
1 stop19h 15m
Etihad Airways
Thu 5/115:45
MNL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/3R12 152
Wed 30/912:40
JNB
-
MNL
1 stop27h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 7/1018:35
MNL
-
JNB
1 stop26h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/3R12 169

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Find the latest flights to Philippines 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 22 March 2026.

Return from

R11 659

One-way from

R17 896

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 169
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/9-15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Manila
27/3
  • 27/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Philippines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R748 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R305 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in March 2026

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Locate flights to Philippines that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 22 March 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

9:45-11:05

1 stop19h 20m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 6/6

19:05-8:20

1 stop19h 15m

R12 628

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

19:50-17:25

1 stop15h 35m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 31/8

18:35-18:35

1 stop30h 00m

R13 001

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

14:55-22:20

1 stop25h 25m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 13/4

0:50-15:50

1 stop21h 00m

R15 772

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

9:25-16:30

3 stops25h 05m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 31/8

9:45-4:00

1 stop24h 15m

R17 726

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

9:25-22:20

3 stops30h 55m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 1/6

9:45-16:10

1 stop36h 25m

R18 372

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

14:45-21:50

2 stops49h 05m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 30/5

7:45-8:50

2 stops31h 05m

R18 559

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

20:40-21:50

2 stops43h 10m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 5/6

7:45-8:50

2 stops31h 05m

R18 627

JohannesburgAngeles City

JNB - CRK

JNBCRK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

22:20-19:20

2 stops39h 00m

Angeles City Clark Intl

Sun 23/8

20:55-5:30

1 stop38h 35m

R20 259

JohannesburgAngeles City

JNB - CRK

JNBCRK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/8

10:05-19:20

2 stops27h 15m

Angeles City Clark Intl

Thu 27/8

20:55-16:15

1 stop25h 20m

R20 259

JohannesburgCebu City

JNB - CEB

JNBCEB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

20:55-13:30

2 stops34h 35m

Cebu City Mactan Intl

Tue 25/8

14:30-13:05

3 stops28h 35m

R21 091

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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 28 hours 15 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, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways.

Rainfall in Philippines by month

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

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

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

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Philippines in the last few years. This data was updated on 22 March 2026.
The most popular places in Philippines to fly to are Manila, Cebu City, Boracay, Angeles City and Puerto Princesa.

Reviews of airlines servicing Philippines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philippines. 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 Philippines. Reviews last updated 22 March 2026.
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.

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Philippines.

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

    Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Philippines. One-way flights to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl typically cost R370, while return flights cost around R1 179.

  • How much is a return flight to Philippines?

    A return flight to Philippines will typically cost around R4 224, however they can be found for as little as R3 880.

  • 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 (19 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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