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Locate flights to South Africa that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 373,782 searches and data was last updated on November 4, 2024.

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ManilaJohannesburg

MNL - JNB

MNLJNB

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 2/12

11:15 pm-8:35 am

1 stop39h 20m

₱34,489

ManilaJohannesburg

MNL - JNB

MNLJNB

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 2/12

7:45 pm-10:55 am

2 stops21h 10m

₱39,974

ManilaCape Town

MNL - CPT

MNLCPT

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 4/9

1:00 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/13

1:05 pm-8:40 am

1 stop37h 35m

₱56,781

ManilaCape Town

MNL - CPT

MNLCPT

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 2/2

5:30 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/1

6:25 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop39h 30m

₱57,073

ManilaCape Town

MNL - CPT

MNLCPT

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 4/9

6:55 am-9:25 am

2 stops32h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/13

10:40 am-6:35 pm

2 stops25h 55m

₱64,251

ManilaCape Town

MNL - CPT

MNLCPT

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 4/11

7:45 am-10:50 am

2 stops57h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/20

7:15 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops44h 35m

₱70,320

ManilaCape Town

MNL - CPT

MNLCPT

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 12/6

11:50 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops51h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/10

12:35 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop21h 30m

₱103,933

ManilaCape Town

MNL - CPT

MNLCPT

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 4/9

6:50 am-9:25 am

3 stops32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/13

1:00 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 25m

₱104,283

ManilaCape Town

MNL - CPT

MNLCPT

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 2/2

9:50 pm-6:30 am

1 stop38h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/28

12:35 am-7:30 pm

2 stops36h 55m

₱128,151

ManilaJohannesburg

MNL - JNB

MNLJNB

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 12/20

7:45 pm-10:55 am

2 stops21h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/2

5:15 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops23h 50m

₱98,214

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Flights to South Africa in 2024

Find the latest flights to South Africa in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 373,782 searches and data was last updated on November 4, 2024.

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  • 4 total stops
  • 45h 00m total
  • Manila to Johannesburg
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  • 2/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 39h 20m total
  • Manila to South Africa
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Tue 11/1212:25 pmMNL - JNB
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/191:25 pmJNB - MNL
1 stop37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4₱59,349
Tue 11/128:30 pmMNL - JNB
2 stops22h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/1911:00 pmJNB - MNL
2 stops37h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/4₱61,041
Fri 12/612:20 pmMNL - CPT
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/101:50 pmCPT - MNL
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4₱71,487
Fri 12/611:50 pmMNL - CPT
2 stops51h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 12/1012:35 pmCPT - MNL
1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/4₱103,933
Fri 12/611:30 pmMNL - CPT
1 stop23h 15mEmirates
Tue 12/101:40 pmCPT - MNL
1 stop20h 15mEmirates
Deal found 11/4₱115,546
Fri 12/207:55 amMNL - JNB
1 stop18h 55mEmirates
Thu 1/26:50 pmJNB - MNL
1 stop29h 20mEmirates
Deal found 11/4₱139,122

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Travel insights for flights to South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to South Africa?

On average, a flight from Manila to South Africa takes 22 hours 35 minutes. Flights to South Africa from other popular cities in Philippines will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Manila to South Africa. Price data was last updated on September 29, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to South Africa should consider flying on Wednesday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Wednesday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

The cheapest airlines flying from Manila to South Africa are Ethiopian Air, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travelers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated November 4, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates and Qatar Airways to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

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3,540 reviews

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Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

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Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

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3,540 reviews

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Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

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3,883 reviews
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3,540 reviews

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7.9

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Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in South Africa?

According to our users, the most popular flight destination in South Africa is Cape Town, followed by Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Kimberley.

At the southern most tip of Africa, where the Atlantic Ocean seamlessly meets the Indian Ocean rests South Africa. Plagued with a turbulent past this remarkable country has finally found its identity; one that intrepid travellers are quickly discovering can be mesmeric. It is this innate characteristic that draws thousands to book flights to South Africa annually.

The most popular stop for travellers taking flights to South Africa is Cape Town. The oldest city in southern Africa is by far the most progressive, with its trendy restaurants, buzzing nightlife and quirky shops. North of Cape Town is the vibrant, brash city of Johannesburg which most travellers visit on their way to Kruger Park – the biggest and most famous wildlife reserve in the world.

The towns along the coast of the country are also well worth a visit. Durban, in the northeastern province of KwaZulu-Natal, has the best surf beaches while Port Elizabeth’s quaint cafes provide a good rest-stop on the way to the Garden Route. This coastal strip with its lagoons, forests and stunning beaches has become the second most popular destination after Cape Town.

South Africa climate

Southern Hemisphere rules apply in South Africa. Winter is May to August; Spring September to October; Summer November to February and Autumn March to April. The climate is, in general, temperate with long sunny days. Most of the provinces have some rain in the summer, however in the Western Cape rain falls during the winter months.

Getting around South Africa

There are eight domestic airlines operating flights around South Africa. British Airways flies from Johannesburg to Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth, and between Cape Town and Durban. South African Airways, the national carrier, flies to several destinations including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, George, Upington, Kimberley, East London, Mthatha, Margate, and Sun City. South African Express flies between Johannesburg, Cape Town, East London and George and several other cities.

Other airlines offering domestic flights include Kululu.com, Mango and Nationwide. There are also smaller charter airlines

Intercape, Greyhound and Translux offer services around the country.

Rail: Spoornet connects the major cities; Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth, Cape Town or Durban for example. The Blue Train is a luxury service (scheduled and charter) that runs Pretoria – Cape Town – Pretoria. There are special packaged routes too. Rovos Rail is another luxury service and the Steam Train Company offers scenic tours old-style.

Roads are good and car rental companies with branches at the airports and around the country include Avis, Budget and Europcar. It’s also possible to rent a motorbike or campervan/motorhome. Drive on the left.

What is good to know if travelling to South Africa?

  • South Africa has 20 national parks, of which Kruger is the largest and best-known. It was established in 1898 and is about the size of Wales. It is home to 147 mammals, 114 types of reptiles, and 507 species of birds. Among them are hippos, crocodiles, Impala antelopes (most numerous animal), zebras, buffaloes, giraffes and elephants. The big cats call Kruger home too – there are 1,500 lions, 900 leopards and 300 cheetahs. There are several rest camps throughout the park ranging from huts and family cottages to luxury guest houses.
  • Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is composed of the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park (of South Africa) and Gemsbok National Park (of Botswana). It has more than 3.6 million hectares. In such a large space, vegetation is sparse and most of the animals concentrate around the Auob and Nossob riverbeds. Ground squirrel and suricate (meerkat) are the most numerous animals; badger, pangolin (anteater) and fox are also in residence. There are raptors (eagles, vultures, falcons and kestrels) as well as predators (cheetah, leopard, hyena and lion).
  • Whales, turtles and penguins: view breaching whales at Hermanus, south of Cape Town. The town has its own whale crier, who blows his horn in a “Morse” code, signaling the location of whales. There are African Jackass Penguins on Boulder’s Beach in Simonstown (Simon’s Town). To spot Leatherback and Loggerhead turtles nesting, head to St Lucia in KwaZulu Natal. The turtles nest between November and January and hatch between January and March.
  • Johannesburg has the Apartheid Museum and MuseuMAfricA, a history and cultural museum. Far from Austria, the South African Lipizzaners, are in action each Sunday morning in Kyalami. During Easter, the horses will dance to the music of the 1970s.
  • Take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain in Cape Town. The cable car whooshes up the mountain (1085m / 3,560 feet) in less than ten minutes and has a rotating floor offering 360-degree views of the city.
  • When is the best time to fly to South Africa?

    South Africa is a year-round destination. The best times to book flights to South Africa depends on the activity you have in mind. South Africa’s summer lasts from November to February – warm with heavy rains in the afternoons. Average winter temperatures range between 11 degrees in Johannesburg and 17 degrees in Durban; while summer temperatures hover between 29 (in Johannesburg) and 24 (in Durban). The best time to watch game is spring (August to October). Whale watchers should visit between mid-June and the end of October for Southern Right Whales and between August and December for Humpback Whales. For diving and surfing – April to September; hiking – spring and autumn as summer temperatures can be very high.

  • How long is the flight to South Africa?

    South Africa flight deals from the Philippines will generally take around 20-25h depending on where you are flying from and where you are flying to. Flights to South Africa’s Johannesburg from Manila can take around 21-25h depending on your airline and where your stopover is. If you want cheap flights to South Africa’s Cape Town from Manila, it will generally take around 24-31h, depending on your travel route. If you are wanting to fly from Cebu City to South Africa, you can expect similar flight times, flights from Cebu City to Johannesburg for instance are going to take you around 21h. If you want to fly from Cebu City to the tourist friendly Cape Town, then you can expect a bit of a longer journey as you will be flying for around 24h.

  • Where can you get direct flights to South Africa from?

    Unfortunately, direct flights from the Philippines to South Africa are not currently available. If you are flying from Manila to Johannesburg, you can expect about a five hour stopover in Dubai. If you are flying to Cape Town from Manila, your journey will have an added eight hours as you will have stopovers in both Dubai and Johannesburg. If you want to fly to Johannesburg from Cebu City, your journey will stop in Doha’s Hamad International Airport for about three hours or so. If you’re flying to Cape Town from Cebu City, you can expect to have a stopover in Doha as well. Your stopover in Doha could take two to three hours.

  • What is the best way to travel around South Africa?

    If you want to travel from Johannesburg to Cape Town, it's probably a good idea to use the plane. There are regular flights between the cities and the journey will only take around two hours. You can also use a bus, with plenty of them offering first class travel that has more leg room and comfortable seats, although the journey will often take around 13h. If you want to get around in the cities and visit Cape Town’s Table Mountain, you can make use of buses or the informal taxi system known as Kombis. There are also conventional metered taxis as well. If you want to hire a car, the airports have plenty of rental agencies to choose from; you will need to provide your International Driver’s Permit, you will need to be 21 years or older, and you will need an international credit card.

  • What are some things to do in South Africa?

    Table Mountain is one of the seven natural wonders in the world. The mountain offers hiking trails that will take a few hours to complete. If you don’t want to walk, you can always take the cable cars which operate throughout the day. Table Mountain offers views of the city and gives a great backdrop for photos. If you are looking to learn more about the history of South Africa, you could try the District Six Museum in Cape Town. The museum holds a wealth of history about South Africa’s Apartheid system and how it affected the lives of its citizens. If you’re looking for something to take the whole family to, why not try Gold Reef City in Johannesburg. The amusement park has all sorts of rides, from ferris wheels to roller coasters. If you’re more interested in the beauty of the country, why not take a trip through the Garden Route and visit all the small tourist towns along the way. You can spend days at the beach and then drive to a game park, like Steenbok Nature Reserve.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to South Africa?

    If you are from the Philippines, you will not need a visa, but you will need a valid passport to visit South Africa.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to South Africa if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Africa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to South Africa?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Africa.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa?

    Port Elizabeth is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Port Elizabeth typically cost ₱2,659, while round-trip flights cost around ₱7,688.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to South Africa?

    A round-trip flight to South Africa will typically cost around ₱975, however they can be found for as little as ₱894.

  • Where does the fastest flight to South Africa depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (22 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0.0 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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