Cheap flights from South Africa to Philippines

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From South Africa to Philippines

Which airlines flying from South Africa to Philippines have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

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.

Can I find flights from South Africa to Philippines for under R13 400 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to Philippines for under R13 400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Singapore Airlines for just R13 363, but on average you can expect to pay R33 033.

How popular is this South Africa to Philippines flight route?

Flights from South Africa to Philippines have been viewed 3 621 times in the past calendar month.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Philippines one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R7 935. Singapore Airlines flights start at R8 126 while deals on Malaysia Airlines start at R16 700 one-way.

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.