Flying from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cape Town six hours behind Manila.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your MNL to CPT flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like May. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Cape Town Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MNL and CPT include:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Cape Town Airport flight is R 9,172. A round-trip fare is currently R 14,228. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from MNL to CPT. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Cape Town Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MNL to CPT.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Cape Town Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
72% of flights leaving from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Manila to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Cape Town Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MNL:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CPT if you're taking a late Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Cape Town Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and discover more of Cape Town and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cape Town Airport around one week before your departure date.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Cape Town Airport. November is the busiest month to head to Cape Town. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Cape Town Airport for February if you'd like to visit Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MNL to CPT in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of South Africa just waiting to be explored. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a visit to Paarl will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa. No visit is complete without checking out Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.