What are the most popular cities to visit in Philippines?

For momondo users, the most popular city in Philippines is Manila, which is visited about 65% more often than any other city in Philippines. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Cebu City and Iloilo City.

How long is the flight from South Africa to Philippines?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in South Africa you fly out of and what airport in Philippines you fly into. For example, flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl takes 15h 35m on average. On the other hand, flying from Cape Town Intl to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl takes 18h 45m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

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Flights to Manila

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Singapore Airlines

Mar 10

JNB

34h 55m

1 stop

MNL

Mar 17

MNL

17h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R10 903

Qatar Airways

Mar 10

CPT

20h 50m

1 stop

MNL

Mar 17

MNL

23h 35m

1 stop

CPT

R11 529

Qatar Airways

Mar 16

JNB

19h 20m

1 stop

MNL

Mar 22

MNL

39h 25m

1 stop

JNB

R11 625

Qatar Airways

Mar 16

JNB

26h 05m

1 stop

MNL

Mar 22

MNL

39h 25m

1 stop

JNB

R11 674

Etihad Airways

Feb 9

JNB

17h 55m

1 stop

MNL

Feb 24

MNL

19h 35m

1 stop

JNB

R11 690

Etihad Airways

Feb 9

JNB

17h 55m

1 stop

MNL

Feb 24

MNL

19h 35m

1 stop

JNB

R11 754

Qatar Airways

Mar 15

JNB

27h 05m

1 stop

MNL

Apr 12

MNL

27h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R12 059

Ethiopian Air

Feb 9

JNB

27h 55m

2 stops

MNL

Feb 24

MNL

22h 35m

2 stops

JNB

R12 605

Ethiopian Air

Feb 9

JNB

27h 55m

2 stops

MNL

Feb 24

MNL

22h 35m

2 stops

JNB

R12 669

Qatar Airways

Feb 23

CPT

27h 15m

1 stop

MNL

Mar 2

MNL

29h 00m

1 stop

CPT

R12 894

Singapore Airlines

Mar 10

CPT

25h 50m

2 stops

MNL

Mar 17

MNL

19h 55m

2 stops

CPT

R13 263

Qatar Airways

Feb 1

CPT

27h 15m

1 stop

MNL

Feb 25

MNL

29h 00m

1 stop

CPT

R13 440

Flights to Cebu City

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Cathay Pacific

Apr 18

JNB

17h 40m

1 stop

CEB

Apr 25

CEB

25h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R15 929

Cathay Pacific

Feb 4

JNB

18h 20m

1 stop

CEB

Feb 26

CEB

17h 50m

1 stop

JNB

R15 977

Cathay Pacific

Apr 18

JNB

24h 55m

1 stop

CEB

Apr 25

CEB

25h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R15 993

Qatar Airways

Apr 4

JNB

39h 00m

1 stop

CEB

Apr 11

CEB

43h 25m

2 stops

JNB

R16 025

Singapore Airlines

Feb 4

JNB

28h 55m

1 stop

CEB

Feb 27

CEB

22h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R16 475

Multiple Airlines

Feb 4

JNB

27h 20m

1 stop

CEB

Feb 25

CEB

48h 20m

2 stops

JNB

R17 374

Qatar Airways

Apr 4

JNB

39h 00m

1 stop

CEB

Apr 11

CEB

25h 55m

2 stops

JNB

R17 390

Qatar Airways

Apr 18

JNB

39h 15m

1 stop

CEB

Apr 25

CEB

26h 25m

2 stops

JNB

R17 438

Qatar Airways

Apr 18

JNB

41h 45m

2 stops

CEB

Apr 25

CEB

26h 25m

2 stops

JNB

R17 599

Multiple Airlines

Feb 4

JNB

27h 20m

1 stop

CEB

Feb 26

CEB

32h 35m

2 stops

JNB

R17 695

Multiple Airlines

Feb 4

JNB

27h 20m

1 stop

CEB

Feb 28

CEB

32h 35m

2 stops

JNB

R17 807

Multiple Airlines

Apr 4

JNB

26h 40m

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CEB

Apr 11

CEB

43h 25m

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JNB

R17 904

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19:55 - 12:50

JNB

MNL

34h 55m

1 stop

7:20 - 18:35

MNL

JNB

17h 15m

1 stop

R10 903Singapore Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

9:50 - 9:45

JNB

MNL

17h 55m

1 stop

18:45 - 8:20

MNL

JNB

19h 35m

1 stop

R11 417Etihad Airways

Wed, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 24

19:00 - 21:50

CPT

MNL

20h 50m

1 stop

23:50 - 17:25

MNL

CPT

23h 35m

1 stop

R11 529Qatar Airways

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

20:30 - 21:50

JNB

MNL

19h 20m

1 stop

18:30 - 3:55

MNL

JNB

39h 25m

1 stop

R11 625Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 16 - Sun, Mar 22

14:30 - 18:15

JNB

MNL

21h 45m

2 stops

20:30 - 13:05

MNL

JNB

22h 35m

2 stops

R11 882Ethiopian Air

Wed, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 24

8:20 - 18:15

JNB

MNL

27h 55m

2 stops

20:30 - 13:05

MNL

JNB

22h 35m

2 stops

R12 605Ethiopian Air

Mon, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 24

11:10 - 10:50

JNB

CEB

17h 40m

1 stop

12:00 - 7:55

CEB

JNB

25h 55m

1 stop

R15 929Cathay Pacific

Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25

11:00 - 18:25

JNB

CEB

25h 25m

1 stop

19:35 - 7:25

CEB

JNB

17h 50m

1 stop

R15 977Cathay Pacific

Wed, Feb 4 - Fri, Feb 27

19:55 - 5:15

JNB

CEB

27h 20m

1 stop

14:00 - 8:20

CEB

JNB

48h 20m

2 stops

R17 374Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 25

19:55 - 5:15

JNB

CEB

27h 20m

1 stop

14:00 - 16:35

CEB

JNB

32h 35m

2 stops

R17 695Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 4 - Thu, Feb 26

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

19:55-12:50

1 stop34h 55m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 17/3

7:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

R10 903

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

9:50-9:45

1 stop17h 55m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 24/2

18:45-8:20

1 stop19h 35m

R11 417

Cape TownManila

CPT - MNL

CPTMNL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

19:00-21:50

1 stop20h 50m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 17/3

23:50-17:25

1 stop23h 35m

R11 529

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

20:30-21:50

1 stop19h 20m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 22/3

18:30-3:55

1 stop39h 25m

R11 625

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

14:30-18:15

2 stops21h 45m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 24/2

20:30-13:05

2 stops22h 35m

R11 882

JohannesburgManila

JNB - MNL

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

8:20-18:15

2 stops27h 55m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 24/2

20:30-13:05

2 stops22h 35m

R12 605

JohannesburgCebu City

JNB - CEB

JNBCEB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

11:10-10:50

1 stop17h 40m

Cebu City Mactan Intl

Sat 25/4

12:00-7:55

1 stop25h 55m

R15 929

JohannesburgCebu City

JNB - CEB

JNBCEB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

11:00-18:25

1 stop25h 25m

Cebu City Mactan Intl

Fri 27/2

19:35-7:25

1 stop17h 50m

R15 977

JohannesburgCebu City

JNB - CEB

JNBCEB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:55-5:15

1 stop27h 20m

Cebu City Mactan Intl

Wed 25/2

14:00-8:20

2 stops48h 20m

R17 374

JohannesburgCebu City

JNB - CEB

JNBCEB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:55-5:15

1 stop27h 20m

Cebu City Mactan Intl

Thu 26/2

14:00-16:35

2 stops32h 35m

R17 695

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Philippines flights insights and trends

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Which airlines fly to Philippines?

Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Philippines from South Africa according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Philippines. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Philippines on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about the Philippines flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R5 877
Best Round-Trip Price	R10 903
Fastest flight time	27h 05m

The best one-way flight price to Philippines from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 877 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Philippines from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 903 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl).

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The fastest flight to Philippines from South Africa takes 27h 05m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to the Philippines

What is the best airport to land at to visit Mabua Pebble Beach?

When visiting Mabua Pebble Beach in Surigao, the closest airport is Surigao Airport.

What is the cheapest flight to Philippines?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to Philippines are:
R720 per person with Philippines AirAsia
R972 per person with Cebu Pacific
R1 453 per person with HK Express

Which airlines fly to Philippines?

Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Philippines according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Philippines. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Philippines on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the most popular airport in Philippines to fly to?

If you’re unsure where to fly to in Philippines, we recommend booking a flight that arrives at the popular Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl airport, which services Manila and its surrounding areas. In the last 12 months, 59% of momondo travellers booking flights to Philippines chose to fly into Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Philippines?

Prices for flights to Philippines were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Philippines?

The number of operators available for flights to Philippines is 10 as of January 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to Philippines?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Philippines.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Philippines?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Philippines can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Philippines. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Philippines?

Finding the right flight to Philippines is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. These options can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Philippines quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights to Philippines with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for flights to Philippines to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Philippines?

Once you have performed a search for flights to Philippines, momondo helps you find the right flight by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Philippines right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Philippines. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.