₱34,006+ Cheap flights 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 50 minutes).

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

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).