R6 688+ Cheap flights to the Philippines

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MNL
May 5 — May 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 5 April 2026.

Sat 18/419:50
JNB
-
MNL
1 stop20h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 25/410:40
MNL
-
JNB
1 stop29h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/4R11 903
Wed 23/912:40
JNB
-
MNL
1 stop21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 30/918:35
MNL
-
JNB
1 stop26h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/4R11 937
Mon 19/109:50
JNB
-
MNL
1 stop19h 15m
Etihad Airways
Tue 10/1118:10
MNL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4R11 988
Thu 7/519:50
JNB
-
MNL
1 stop20h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 14/510:40
MNL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/4R12 038
Wed 16/99:50
JNB
-
MNL
1 stop30h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 30/95:30
MNL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4R12 055
Tue 28/419:50
JNB
-
MNL
1 stop20h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 27/523:50
MNL
-
JNB
1 stop40h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/4R12 157

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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 5 April 2026.

Return from

R11 903

One-way from

R6 688

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 493
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/4-25/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Manila
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Philippines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R791 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R303 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 2026

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

9:50-11:05

1 stop19h 15m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 18/9

5:30-8:20

1 stop32h 50m

R15 408

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

12:40-22:20

1 stop27h 40m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 12/6

18:10-10:30

1 stop22h 20m

R15 966

JohannesburgCebu City

JNB - CEB

JNBCEB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

12:40-19:45

2 stops25h 05m

Cebu City Mactan Intl

Mon 25/5

6:25-4:00

2 stops27h 35m

R16 305

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

12:40-22:20

1 stop27h 40m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 24/5

18:10-10:30

1 stop22h 20m

R16 441

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

9:25-22:20

3 stops30h 55m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 6/6

18:10-10:30

1 stop22h 20m

R18 151

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

9:25-16:30

3 stops25h 05m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 31/8

18:35-15:20

1 stop26h 45m

R18 201

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

20:35-16:30

2 stops37h 55m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 18/9

18:35-15:20

1 stop26h 45m

R18 726

JohannesburgCebu City

JNB - CEB

JNBCEB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

10:05-15:50

1 stop23h 45m

Cebu City Mactan Intl

Mon 25/5

17:25-10:15

2 stops22h 50m

R19 370
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAngeles City

JNB - CRK

JNBCRK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

19:50-6:40

1 stop28h 50m

Angeles City Clark Intl

Fri 12/6

7:40-18:35

1 stop16h 55m

R19 556

JohannesburgAngeles City

JNB - CRK

JNBCRK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

13:30-19:20

2 stops23h 50m

Angeles City Clark Intl

Fri 12/6

20:55-16:15

1 stop25h 20m

R19 895

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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 21 hours 23 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 5 April 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 5 April 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.

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

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.

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

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.

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

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.

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

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.

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

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.

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

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 R425, while return flights cost around R669.

  • How much is a return flight to Philippines?

    A return flight to Philippines will typically cost around R669, however they can be found for as little as R669.

  • 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 (16 hours 50 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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