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₱33,137 Find cheap flights from South Africa to Manila

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Flights to Manila - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Manila to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Manila?

The average price of all flights to Manila clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Manila is Monday where tickets can be as cheap as ₱52,209. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are ₱79,258 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Manila?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Manila, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Manila is February, where tickets cost ₱41,538 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is ₱66,332 and ₱53,206 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of ₱41,538.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Manila?

The average price for all flights to Manila depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Manila is generally in the morning, when flights cost ₱44,731 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Manila is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is ₱67,291.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Manila, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 days before departure.

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Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

₱33,137
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Manila

FAQs - booking Manila flights

  • How far is Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport from central Manila?

    The city center of Manila is 11 km from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport.

  • What is the name of Manila’s airport?

    Manila is served by Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport, also commonly referred to as Manila Intl, Manila Ninoy Aquino, or Ninoy Aquino Intl. The airport code is MNL.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Manila?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Manila.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Manila?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Manila is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Manila?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Manila with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Manila?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Manila up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Manila?

    Of the 8 airlines that fly to Manila, Cebu Pacific offers the most flights, with around 752 per week, followed by Philippine Airlines with 572 flights per week.

  • How many direct flights to Manila are there each week?

    Each week there are around 1,822 direct flights from within South Africa to Manila. The most common day for departures is Saturday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

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Prefer to fly non-stop to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl?

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Direct departures

South Africa to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +52 more

ANA, Air Canada, +53 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +51 more

ANA, Air Canada, +52 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +51 more

ANA, Air Canada, +52 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +52 more

ANA, Air Canada, +53 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +53 more

ANA, Air Canada, +54 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +52 more

ANA, Air Canada, +53 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +52 more

ANA, Air Canada, +53 more

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Direct returns

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to South Africa

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +52 more

ANA, Air Canada, +53 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +51 more

ANA, Air Canada, +52 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +51 more

ANA, Air Canada, +52 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +52 more

ANA, Air Canada, +53 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +53 more

ANA, Air Canada, +54 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +52 more

ANA, Air Canada, +53 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +52 more

ANA, Air Canada, +53 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from South Africa to Manila

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Manila. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Manila. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Manila? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3541 reviews
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
Airline reviews

Airline did not have enough vegetarian meals for all guests, and crew were not adequately trained to handle this.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Oct 2024LAX - DXB
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Airline did not have enough vegetarian meals for all guests, and crew were not adequately trained to handle this.

Nothing, all that I know is that I will never travel with Emirates again Qatar is were I belong. You guys should send someone over to experience what true acomadation is, Emirates has the worst food that I ever eat on any airline ,even jetblue has better food and snacks that curry Indian garbage you guys serve just make people sick.

The food options for children is limited The business class bed is not fully lie flat, and this is an uncomfortable sleep

Bad Cancel the flight Came back to work only 3 days after Horrible Won’t help with hotel while we stock Horrible Don’t fly with them

More organised boarding process. It was a circus. Otherwise absolutely top class flight

We waited over an hour to check our bags in and get boarding passes. We arrived 2 and 1/2 hours before the flight, and it was still very slow. That crew was very friendly and very helpful

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

The food was pretty good and the crew were excellent. It would have been excellent all round but for screaming children. Six hours at least of a 10 hr flight. Mostly 1 child clearly on the spectrum and probably ADHD but I really felt for the parents and grandparents who were obviously struggling and doing the best they could under the circumstances. No reflection on the airline of course and we all need to be more tolerant with these challenges . Slept for 15 hrs when I got home.

Everything was good up until getting off the plane. Riyadh simply cannot handle an A380. Exiting the plane on a remote stand was extremely slow and frustrating, then waiting for buses for transport back to the terminal is another disaster. Give me the 777 any day.

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

The seats were more narrow than at other lines. Food was mediocre (economy class)

This flight was 16 hours and they made it very tolerable. Seats were comfortable and the staff very accommodating. I had plenty of inflight entertainment. Food was very good.

They made 22 hours aboard aircraft very enjoyable. I was very impressed with the attention to detail and level of service. Singapore airline will be my preferred choice going forward.

The crew and their service was top notch, but the plane itself seemed to be on the older side and worn out. Also, the food could’ve been better. 9 out of 10.

The staff were amazing and very kind. The seats recline a little too far back and are up close when sitting behind.

The booking experience was bad. Our six character booking ID number disappeared the day before the flight, We could not find out what happened or what was the status of our flight, scheduled for the next day. We finally found the right number to contact Singapore Airlines on the matter (not easy). The Singapore agent worked through the issue in a little over thirty minutes on the phone, the day before the flight. That was great. I'm very happy with Singapore Airlines and their performance. Contact with a competent person on the matter was near impossible. It seems no one in business these days wants to deal with customers once they've pocketed the money. There were resellers, including Kayak, involved in the chain. When we finally got through to Underpricer, we did get a return call that could have proved helpful. But by that time the matter had been resolved by the Singapore agent. Majestic Vacations, the reseller who received the payment was less than worthless. That's just a fast buck operation. Ugh.

My daughter and I had a pleasant trip to Singapore. Reliable and on time.

Didn't like much at all Nowhere near enough legroom, narrow seats. Aisles not wide enough for safe food trolley access and husband had his knee hit cos not enough leg room. Would take a lot to convince us to fly Singapore Airlines again which is a pity cos it was always our go-to airline

The experience was poor in comparison to the flight to Manado from Singapore via Scoot. Gate against could only check in stroller to Singapore (by clearing immigration) or to Brisbane. Who is able to carry their baby for 7 hour transit without having to enter Singapore?

I loved the comfort of the flight and the hospitality of the flight attendants!

Not enough food for everyone. . Always run out of food when we ask

I was amazed at how clean Cathay Pacific planes were compared to our US domestic airlines. Everything was great all but the food service I was just okay with. Shorter flights with other airlines usually provided more meals and snacks that I have been on. Almost a 16 hour flight just two meals and no snacks with Cathay Pacific. Even ran out of what I wanted for one of them. Other than that top notch!

For a transpacific flight, flying economy is awful! The seats are cramped and its meant for petite folks! Good luck if you have long legs. BOARDING - AWFUL, we got to Hong Kong - the gate was listed, but upon arrival, there was a MESS of boarding procedures, they basically DIY'ed how to board but making three lines and putting three ground crew to check for passports in the terminal area. THEN to make it worse, after going through that cattle process, all of a sudden you see people standing and looking confused, apparently we were told to get in line to board, but the AV notification wasnt even working. So people started cramming in line - worse than cattle. One saving point, the flight crew forgot to serve me dinner and after waiting for it, I fell asleep since this was a midnight flight. After letting a crew know that I was forgotten, all of my meals were served first !!! Yay for being in the economy seats! Nothing much to write home about once more!

Bathroom was not cleaned as often as other airlines does. It was gross for a less than full flight capacity.

From BOS to HK, the crew had pushed me to choose the pasta for meal multiple times. It was a bad experience. Without this, everything was good.

Dinner was served at the wrong time as soon as we boarded. Most were sleeping.. there was no food service carts for hours. We had to specifically ask for water, snacks etc. for the 15 hour plus flight, there should have been 3 meals served. Instead we only got the breakfast 1 hour before landing. Will try other airlines like Qatar for future travels.

No proper procedures or announcements for boarding. Not even water was served on flight. Could not check in on line. This option was not available .

I like the paper menu with lists of food, so that I don’t need worry about to pick up the food I don’t like, because crews are busy to do food service, mostly not enough food information they can tell. Well, one of the lady was not friendly at all, I asked three times my daughter wants a cup noodle during the flight, she gave me the reason is they have half an hour for serving food three times. There are more than 200 people on the flight, it takes them more than hour and half to do food serving, think about it, how long we can get food, around two hours. I don’t like she gave a stupid reason other than to make a cup noodle right away. Unfriendly and lazy.

Flight delayed in NYC and missed Hong Kong connecting flight to Guangzhou. While being given a hotel room and a 30 dollar voucher to eat in the airport, the delay caused a few big inconveniences , a 12 hour delay should have been better compensated for.

Unfortunately I ended up beside a person who seemed to have been eating rotten corpses before landing because his breath smelled like Calcutta Sewage mixed with vodka and undigested eggs. Even wearing a mask that smell was so permeating that I couldn't breathe for the whole duration of the flight. I understand this is not CATHAY's fault but nevertheless I as a passenger had to endure this and there wasn't any way to fix it

Our male flight attendant was top notch - wish I could remember his name. Boarding is never fun when I have to ride the shuttle to the middle of the tarmac and pull my carry on bags up the stairs to my seat. My knees are banged up and my shoulders give me pain, so the flight started off poorly. The seat leg rests don’t recline completely so that makes is difficult if not dangerous to get in and out of the middle seats. The entertainment system touch screens prevented one from seeing the options. They are old and the software needs to be updated. I was on six planes in the last two weeks and able to see the flight progress without any stress. Couldn’t watch anything else. I do like Qatar Airways, just not a fan of a few things.

Seat experience average as they use old 777 for must flights despite full load. Qr fares are higher than other airlines for same routes so they should at least upgrade the planes . Food is average and same dishes for months on most routes I travelled at least - the Arabian rice dish “Maqboos” on every flight for months - I am sure there are other food Arabian dishes ?? It’s become boring ! Crew is always good which makes up for these things but hey confirm us what we need

Very unimpressed that I was dumped from the seat I had booked and paid for after check in. Apparently a family wanted to sit together, however as they all were adults I think they should have pre booked their seats like I did. I will be approaching Qatar for a refund. That and the dreadful state of the flooding toilets made me wonder how they managed to be voted the best airline. Not worth the money.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Don't be afraid if you board an Oman Air Airbus A330 - it will take you to Colombo and not Muskat. The Aircraft is leased by Qatar Airways ;-)

Not good. Expected a lot more as far as excellence.

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

Boarding catastrophic let alone have to claimb the plain rather than using jetway. 5.5 hr delay leaving had to do stop in Lgw for a new crew which further compounded the delay. Connecting flight would not wait and had to pend a night in a hotel. Curiously my seat would not go full flat.

Good. The food was very bad. Except for the chicken rice, rest of the dish went to trash.

Only 1 time food and drinks together was offered, for total 5 hours duration drinks and snacks was never offered. For some people food choice was not available, only veg was available. No entertainment option was there. Crew members were mostly back of the flight asking each other for KitKat and chips to share between them.

Seat selection screen while online check-in could include free seats to choose from and show the options before we proceed. Currently, it is auto-allocated and there are no options for free seat selections.

Liked leg room Disliked unable to book to sit with my family on same flight without paying extra

Lovely crew - comfortable journey despite it being an older plane.

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

The staff was kind and polite, but it was very very hot and no ways to have some fresh air.it would be also be nice to have more time to sleep, since it was a night flight

Very unfriendly team. It was very difficult to get a cup of coffee. Legroom was extremely small. Old, dilapidated plane.

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Recent round-trip flight deals

 
These are the cheapest round-trip flights to Manila found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/1Thu
2 stops
24h 30mJNB-MNL
5/15Thu
2 stops
25h 25mMNL-JNB
₱38,387
2/20Thu
2 stops
23h 45mJNB-MNL
3/6Thu
2 stops
25h 30mMNL-JNB
₱38,796
3/17Mon
1 stopSingapore Airlines
27h 05mJNB-MNL
3/22Sat
1 stopSingapore Airlines
22h 05mMNL-JNB
₱38,912
2/18Tue
1 stopSingapore Airlines
27h 05mJNB-MNL
3/4Tue
1 stopSingapore Airlines
19h 05mMNL-JNB
₱39,496
5/1Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
27h 15mJNB-MNL
5/15Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
28h 30mMNL-JNB
₱39,671
11/13Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
23h 00mJNB-MNL
11/21Thu
1 stopEtihad Airways
20h 00mMNL-JNB
₱41,479
3/19Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
31h 20mJNB-MNL
3/26Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
21h 45mMNL-JNB
₱43,755
11/14Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
20h 20mJNB-MNL
11/21Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
30h 15mMNL-JNB
₱55,014
12/17Tue
1 stopCathay Pacific
16h 35mJNB-MNL
1/6Mon
1 stopCathay Pacific
19h 55mMNL-JNB
₱106,236
12/17Tue
1 stopCathay Pacific
16h 35mJNB-MNL
1/4Sat
1 stopCathay Pacific
19h 55mMNL-JNB
₱131,089

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Manila found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/14Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
22h 30mJNB-MNL
₱33,137
11/13Wed
3 stops
34h 50mJNB-MNL
₱37,046
12/19Thu
2 stops
21h 05mCPT-MNL
₱68,724
12/19Thu
3 stopsEthiopian Air
42h 55mCPT-MNL
₱73,624
12/19Thu
3 stops
46h 45mCPT-MNL
₱90,251
11/14Thu
4 stopsEthiopian Air
47h 55mJNB-MNL
₱96,260
12/19Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
27h 35mCPT-MNL
₱99,586
12/19Thu
1 stopEmirates
39h 30mCPT-MNL
₱110,845

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Last minute flights to Manila

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Manila that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/3Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
37h 30mCPT-MNL
11/18Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
40h 40mMNL-CPT
₱51,922
11/3Sun
multi-stop
37h 30mCPT-MNL
11/18Mon
multi-stop
29h 00mMNL-CPT
₱57,931
11/3Sun
multi-stopOman Air
26h 55mCPT-MNL
11/18Mon
multi-stopOman Air
33h 25mMNL-CPT
₱63,882
11/3Sun
multi-stop
30h 55mCPT-MNL
11/18Mon
multi-stop
31h 10mMNL-CPT
₱77,183
11/3Sun
multi-stop
30h 55mCPT-MNL
11/18Mon
multi-stop
29h 35mMNL-CPT
₱77,241

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