Flight FAQs
From South Africa to Philippines
How popular is this flight route?
This flight path from South Africa to Philippines was viewed by 358 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Philippines?
Consider Air China, Cathay Pacific or Ethiopian Air when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from South Africa to Philippines.
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Philippines?
While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cebu City Mactan Intl, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl is the most popular route from South Africa to Philippines.
What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Philippines?
The cheapest flight price from South Africa to Philippines is R8 856. On average you can expect to pay R10 000. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl), can usually be booked for R8 079.
What airports serve South Africa to the Philippines flights?
Travellers can fly from South Africa to the Philippines at the O.R. Tambo International Airport, which is located in Johannesburg about 20 minutes outside of the city. If you are leaving from a different part of South Africa, you can also find flights to Manila at the Cape Town International Airport, which is just 20 km from downtown Cape Town. Both South African airports have taxi and public transit service available.
Which airlines fly directly from South Africa to the Philippines?
Unfortunately, there are no nonstop flights between South Africa and the Philippines. Instead, there are multiple single-stop flights available from both Johannesburg and Cape Town. Etihad, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific are the most popular airlines that service this flight route. Typically, flights include one stopover which extends travel time to anywhere between 17-23 hours.
What are the stopover options on flights from South Africa to the Philippines?
Etihad has a 20-hour flight from the O.R. Tambo International Airport to Manila with a single stop in Abu Dhabi. If you are looking for a shorter flight, Cathay Pacific flies out of Johannesburg on a 17-hour flight to Manila, with a single layover in Hong Kong. From Cape Town, you can fly with Emirates on a 21-hour flight to Manila with one stop in Dubai. Other options include British Airways and Comair, both of which service flights to Manila with two stopovers in between, typically in Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly from South Africa to the Philippines?
A valid visa should be acquired or updated before travellers book their flights from South Africa to the Philippines. This is because visa processing time can take between two and ten business days via the Embassy of the Philippines. International visa holders may need additional documents to be updated before the date of their flights. The Philippines does not issue a refund on the visa application fee if the visa does not arrive until after your flight departure date.
