When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 57 days in advance, which can save you up to 8% on flights from South Africa to Philippines compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 57 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R10 696. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R11 498.
Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Philippines from South Africa. Users have commonly found prices around R9 872 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R8 215. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.
Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to Philippines for under R10 590. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Cathay Pacific for just R10 046, but on average you can expect to pay R12 073.
Etihad Airways is one of the many airlines that have implemented additional safety measures to control the spread of COVID-19. Some of the new policies that have been implemented to accommodate travellers flying from South Africa to Philippines are improved sanitation, HEPA filters, mask requirements, socially-distanced seating (for a limited time), and pre-flight testing for antibodies and symptoms. Policies will vary by airline.
Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, and Ethiopian Air are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.
There are no direct flights from South Africa to Philippines, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.
This flight path from South Africa to Philippines was viewed by 371 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
Consider Air China, Cathay Pacific or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from South Africa to Philippines.
While some choose either Johannesburg OR Tambo - Davao City Francisco Bangoy or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl, Cape Town Intl - Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl is the most popular route from South Africa to Philippines.
The cheapest flight price from South Africa to Philippines is R5 480. On average you can expect to pay R9 186. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl), can usually be booked for R12 285.
Departing from South Africa to Philippines will take you 16h 15m. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Cheapflights users have booked flights from South Africa to Philippines from R10 046 return. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from R10 833, and Qatar Airways, from R12 285.
R7 126 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways.
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from South Africa to Philippines choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
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R479 | R500 | No cancel fee | 67% |
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R520 | R584 | No cancel fee | 86% |
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R540 | R670 | No cancel fee | 72% |
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R550 | R725 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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R586 | R806 | No cancel fee | 72% |
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R593 | R881 | No cancel fee | 81% |
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R712 | R929 | No cancel fee | 68% |
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R729 | R973 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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