How long does it take to fly to Manila?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in South Africa you fly out of and what airport in Manila you fly into. For example, flying from Johannesburg to Manila takes 19h 25m on average. On the other hand, flying from Cape Town to Manila takes 20h 10m 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.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Which airlines fly to Manila?

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Manila from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Manila. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Manila on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport?

As of August 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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9:45 - 11:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

19h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

5:50 - 8:20MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R10 838Etihad Airways

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 20

9:45 - 22:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

30h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

5:45 - 8:20MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R10 919Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Nov 1

10:10 - 1:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

33h 30m1 stop Shenzhen

2:55 - 7:40MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 45m1 stop Shenzhen

R12 340Air China

Fri, Oct 23 - Thu, Oct 29

20:55 - 22:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

19h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:45 - 9:10MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 889Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14

10:40 - 22:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

30h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

12:45 - 9:25MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 970Singapore Airlines

Sun, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 27

14:05 - 22:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

26h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:45 - 9:10MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 002Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19

10:20 - 1:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

33h 20m1 stop Shenzhen

2:55 - 7:40MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 45m1 stop Shenzhen

R13 487Air China

Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Jan 14

20:25 - 11:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

33h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

7:20 - 6:10MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

R13 568Singapore Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 10

14:30 - 18:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

21h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Hong Kong Intl

20:30 - 13:30MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 00m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R14 714Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 22 - Thu, Nov 26

14:30 - 18:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

21h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Hong Kong Intl

20:30 - 13:30MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 00m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R15 280Ethiopian Air

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 10

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9:45 - 22:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

30h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

5:50 - 8:20MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R10 741Etihad Airways

Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 20

9:45 - 22:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

30h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

5:50 - 8:20MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R10 935Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9

10:10 - 1:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

33h 30m1 stop Shenzhen

2:55 - 7:40MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 45m1 stop Shenzhen

R11 048Air China

Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 19

20:55 - 22:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

19h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:35 - 9:00MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 648Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 20

14:05 - 22:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

26h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:45 - 4:00MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 955Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Oct 12

14:30 - 18:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

21h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Hong Kong Intl

21:10 - 13:30MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 20m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R15 167Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9

14:30 - 18:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

21h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Hong Kong Intl

21:10 - 13:30MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 20m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R15 247Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 20

9:45 - 22:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

30h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:05 - 8:20MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 15m2 stops Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 588Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9

9:45 - 22:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

30h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

7:45 - 8:20MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 35m2 stops Muscat Seeb Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 782Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 20

20:00 - 22:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

20h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:25 - 18:05MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

R18 316Emirates

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

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Emirates flights from South Africa to Manila

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Emirates

Oct 9

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 45m

1 stop

MNL16:15Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Oct 16

MNL23:55Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

26h 40m

1 stop

JNB20:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 926

Emirates

Sept 1

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

20h 10m

1 stop

MNL22:10Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sept 30

MNL13:25Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

34h 40m

1 stop

CPT18:05Cape Town Intl

R18 316

Emirates

Sept 1

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

20h 10m

1 stop

MNL22:10Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sept 30

MNL13:25Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

34h 40m

1 stop

CPT18:05Cape Town Intl

R18 429

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Manila

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Turkish Airlines

Oct 19

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

44h 35m

1 stop

MNL19:10Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Oct 26

MNL21:35Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

31h 25m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R16 378

Turkish Airlines

Nov 3

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

35h 15m

1 stop

MNL18:10Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Nov 25

MNL21:35Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

44h 30m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R16 830

Turkish Airlines

Sept 8

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

44h 35m

1 stop

MNL19:10Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sept 30

MNL21:25Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

44h 25m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

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Sat 3/10

9:45-11:05

1 stop19h 20m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 20/10

5:50-8:20

1 stop32h 30m

R10 838

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

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1 stop30h 15m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

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5:45-8:20

1 stop32h 35m

R10 919

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

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Fri 23/10

10:10-1:40

1 stop33h 30m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

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2:55-7:40

1 stop34h 45m

R12 340

JohannesburgManila

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

20:55-22:20

1 stop19h 25m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 14/9

9:45-9:10

1 stop29h 25m

R12 889

Cape TownManila

CPT Cape Town Intl - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CPTMNL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/2

10:40-22:50

2 stops30h 10m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 27/2

12:45-9:25

2 stops26h 40m

R12 970

JohannesburgManila

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

14:05-22:20

1 stop26h 15m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 19/10

9:45-9:10

1 stop29h 25m

R13 002

JohannesburgManila

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/12

10:20-1:40

1 stop33h 20m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 14/1

2:55-7:40

1 stop34h 45m

R13 487

JohannesburgManila

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

20:25-11:35

1 stop33h 10m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 10/11

7:20-6:10

1 stop28h 50m

R13 568

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JohannesburgManila

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

14:30-18:15

2 stops21h 45m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 26/11

20:30-13:30

2 stops23h 00m

R14 714

JohannesburgManila

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

JNBMNL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

14:30-18:15

2 stops21h 45m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 10/11

20:30-13:30

2 stops23h 00m

R15 280

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Manila?

The cheapest month to fly to Manila from South Africa is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R11 403, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Manila during the month of February, then flying in June is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R12 421.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Manila?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Manila from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Manila for around R13 348 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Manila from South Africa for as low as R12 453 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 10% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Manila flight.

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Best price found	R6 945
Fastest flight time	19h 25m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Manila from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R6 945. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Manila found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R10 838.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Manila takes 19h 25m

There are no direct flights from South Africa to Manila. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Manila.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R2 729	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 035 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R10 594	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 466 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R10 651	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 591 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 931	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 722 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R11 034	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 529 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R13 953	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 653 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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