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R5 897+ Cheap flights to the Philippines

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— MNL
Apr 5 — Apr 121
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 6 March 2026.

Wed 15/414:30
JNB
-
MNL
2 stops21h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 22/421:10
MNL
-
JNB
2 stops21h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/3R11 050
Fri 17/414:30
JNB
-
MNL
2 stops21h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 8/521:10
MNL
-
JNB
2 stops21h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R11 215
Tue 20/1019:50
JNB
-
MNL
1 stop15h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 10/117:20
MNL
-
JNB
1 stop17h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/3R11 496
Tue 25/819:50
JNB
-
MNL
1 stop15h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 31/818:35
MNL
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/3R11 579
Mon 20/414:30
JNB
-
MNL
2 stops21h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 6/521:10
MNL
-
JNB
2 stops21h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R11 728
Wed 30/919:50
JNB
-
MNL
1 stop33h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 7/107:40
MNL
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/3R11 744

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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 6 March 2026.

Return from

R11 215

One-way from

R5 897

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 926
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 17/4-8/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 43h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Manila
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Philippines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R743 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R295 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

9:50-11:05

1 stop19h 15m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 12/5

5:50-8:20

1 stop32h 30m

R11 926

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

14:30-18:15

2 stops21h 45m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 8/5

21:10-13:05

2 stops21h 55m

R12 140

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

8:20-18:15

2 stops27h 55m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 12/5

21:10-13:05

2 stops21h 55m

R12 834

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

14:30-18:15

2 stops21h 45m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 23/4

21:10-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R13 743
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

19:50-17:25

1 stop15h 35m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 22/4

7:40-18:35

1 stop16h 55m

R13 875

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

14:30-18:15

2 stops21h 45m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 4/5

21:10-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R13 941

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

14:30-18:15

2 stops21h 45m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 25/4

21:10-13:05

2 stops21h 55m

R14 453

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

14:30-18:15

2 stops21h 45m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 25/4

21:10-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R15 130

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

14:30-18:15

2 stops21h 45m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 7/5

21:10-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R15 626

JohannesburgAngeles City

JNB - CRK

JNBCRK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

13:30-18:50

2 stops23h 20m

Angeles City Clark Intl

Mon 27/4

20:25-10:15

1 stop19h 50m

R15 725

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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 27 hours 20 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 most popular airlines that fly to Philippines?

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

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R10 749
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 041
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From R11 202
Emirates
Emirates
From R14 082

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Philippines?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Philippines are Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Air 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 6 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 6 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 468 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 468 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 468 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 468 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

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.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 193 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 468 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 746 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

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.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 424 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

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?

    Cebu City Mactan Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Philippines. One-way flights to Cebu City Mactan Intl typically cost R270, while return flights cost around R905.

  • How much is a return flight to Philippines?

    A return flight to Philippines will typically cost around R6 250, however they can be found for as little as R2 938.

  • 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 15 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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