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Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Manila Ninoy Aquino. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 11,189.
The cheapest month to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino is usually February.
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No airlines currently offer direct flights between South Africa and Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Manila Ninoy Aquino is R 11,189. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is Monday, 9 February 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Manila is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Singapore Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Manila Ninoy Aquino.

Flying to Manila Ninoy Aquino

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Cheapest flight foundR 6,518
Cheapest month to flySeptember

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How to find cheap flights to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

  • The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is R 6,518. A round-trip plane ticket to MNL right now is R 11,189.

  • Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to MNL rises or falls.

  • Score a bargain on tickets to Manila, where Ninoy Aquino International Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to find an awesome deal and have a wider selection of flights and departure times.

  • Broaden your search for cheap flights to Manila by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' box. This allows you to compare prices for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save money.

  • If there's no rush to get to Manila, consider taking a longer or less direct route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Ninoy Aquino International Airport by booking a flight with a stop.

Best time to go to Manila

  • You can usually hop on the cheapest flight to Manila in May.

  • To find the month with the cheapest flights to MNL, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.

  • Travel to Manila in July if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to MNL, but also when fares can be more expensive.

  • February is the least busy time of year to travel if you prefer a slower pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Manila then.

  • The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the kind of conditions you want to travel in. Manila is warmest in April, with averages of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).

  • January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • With two days of rain on average, February is the driest month in Manila.

  • Rain is more likely in July, which gets around 28 days of wet weather.

Flying to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): What you need to know

  • Fly to Manila in one go. These are some of the major airlines that offer direct flights to Ninoy Aquino International Airport:

  • China Eastern has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 100% of its flights into this airport touch down as scheduled, making it a smart choice when reserving your MNL plane ticket.

  • The timezone at MNL is UTC+8.

  • Eager to get some sleep after your flight to MNL? These hotels close to Ninoy Aquino International Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:

  • You can secure a car hire in MNL with trusted suppliers like Hertz, Thrifty and Europcar. Hop into the driver's seat and get ready to explore Manila and beyond.

  • Flights departing from Ninoy Aquino International Airport reach their destination as scheduled 70% of the time. This measure helps measure the airport's overall punctuality.

Getting to central Manila from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

  • Central Manila is about 13 kilometres from MNL.

  • After landing from your flight to MNL, expect a drive to the centre of around 35 minutes.

  • The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Manila has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to help get you started:

Manila highlights

  • Put these popular attractions at the top of your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Manila:

    • Martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal: A classic place to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 2 kilometres south-west of the city centre in Ermita.

    • Chinese Garden: Take some time out here while exploring Manila. This park is roughly 3 kilometres south of the centre in Ermita.

    • Manila Cathedral: Need another great reason to visit Manila? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is around 2 kilometres south-west of the city centre in Intramuros.

How to get to Antipolo from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

  • Heading for the nearby city of Antipolo? It's about 29 kilometres from MNL. It'll take you around 1 hour to reach the centre in a cab or ride-share.

  • If you're planning to catch public transport, it'll take roughly 2 hours 50 minutes to reach your destination.

Travelling from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Dasmariñas

  • About 21 kilometres away, Dasmariñas is another city within easy reach of Ninoy Aquino International Airport. It takes around 2 hours to make the trip on public transport from MNL.

  • The drive time to Dasmariñas is roughly 55 minutes.

Explore more of the Philippines

  • There's loads more of the Philippines waiting for you to discover. Around 19 kilometres north of Manila, head for Quezon City. On the must-do list? Begin with Botanical Garden & Arboretum, Sky Garden and Christ the King.

  • Taguig could easily become your new favourite place in the Philippines. You'll find it roughly 5 kilometres east of Manila. Bonifacio Global City, Manila American Cemetery and Memorial and The Mind Museum are high on many visitors' lists.

  • Or head to Antipolo, roughly 21 kilometres north-east of Manila. Our Lady Of Lourdes Grotto, Cloud 9 360 view and Bunsuran Falls are just the start of the reasons to visit.

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