Which airports can I use when flying from Manila to Cape Town?

Flights from Manila to Cape Town usually depart from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Manila to Cape Town?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Manila to Cape Town.

Which airports do connecting flights from Manila to Cape Town pass through?

One-stop flights from Manila to Cape Town most commonly connect through: • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 63% of one-stop connections • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 34% of one-stop connections • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 3% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Manila to Cape Town?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Manila to Cape Town. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ₱63,411 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₱70,947, a difference of ₱7,535. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Manila to Cape Town?

A nonstop flight from Manila to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 19,350 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Manila to Cape Town?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Manila to Cape Town changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₱51,981 to ₱426,527. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Manila to Cape Town looking right now?

One-way fares from Manila to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₱52,683, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Manila to Cape Town?

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 21h 58m, compared with 22h 33m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 23h 37m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

What is the time difference between Manila and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 6 hours behind Manila (South Africa Time vs Philippine Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Manila to Cape Town flight?

Round-trip flights from Manila to Cape Town range from ₱62,077 to ₱75,710, with an average of ₱67,319 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₱62,077 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manila to Cape Town?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manila to Cape Town. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Manila to Cape Town?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from Manila to Cape Town at ₱61,304 round-trip. •January (₱75,097) and March (₱74,970) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 22% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Manila to Cape Town?

Ethiopian Air (₱52,555) and Qatar Airways (₱68,264) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Manila to Cape Town according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Manila to Cape Town?

Dubai Intl (DXB) is the most popular layover for the Manila to Cape Town route. 63% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DXB.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Manila to Cape Town?

Flights via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of ₱71,642. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Manila to Cape Town, which airport offers the shortest layover?

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) had the shortest average connection time for Manila to Cape Town layovers at 11h 49m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest round-trip

₱51,981

Typical prices: ₱62,077–₱75,710

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MNL - CPT • 2 stops

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₱34,356

Typical prices: ₱43,226-₱49,116

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MNL - CPT • 3 stops

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October

Cheapest • 9% price drop

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Doha Hamad Intl (DOH)

Cheapest • Avg ₱71,642 (round-trip)

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD)

Shortest trip • 21h 58m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Manila to Cape Town

Mon, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 16

5:45 am - 6:55 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

6:00 am - 9:55 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

33h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₱51,981Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18

8:30 pm - 1:00 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 30m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Addis Ababa Bole

3:10 pm - 6:15 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

21h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Hong Kong Intl

₱52,555Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11

8:30 pm - 1:00 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 30m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 pm - 6:15 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

22h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Hong Kong Intl

₱54,216Ethiopian Air

Sat, Apr 10 - Tue, Apr 20

9:10 pm - 1:00 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 50m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Addis Ababa Bole

3:10 pm - 6:15 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

21h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Hong Kong Intl

₱54,343Ethiopian Air

Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28

5:45 am - 11:35 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

47h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

6:10 pm - 9:55 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

45h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₱56,131Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Sat, Nov 28

5:45 am - 6:55 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

6:10 pm - 9:55 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

45h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₱60,538Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 16

6:15 pm - 10:30 amMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 pm - 3:25 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

20h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

₱68,264Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 16

9:35 am - 10:30 amMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 pm - 3:25 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

20h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

₱69,606Qatar Airways

Sat, Feb 6 - Sun, Feb 14

3:25 am - 6:00 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

8:00 pm - 9:35 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

19h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

₱71,266Emirates

Fri, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 21

11:30 pm - 6:00 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

1:40 pm - 3:55 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

20h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

₱72,479Emirates

Recent last minute flight deals from Manila to Cape Town

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

5:45 am - 6:55 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

8:25 pm - 9:55 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

43h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₱56,259Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

5:45 am - 11:35 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

47h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

5:25 pm - 9:55 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

46h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₱56,323Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

5:45 am - 5:30 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 45m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 pm - 9:50 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

27h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

₱70,500Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 8

3:25 am - 6:00 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

6:30 pm - 6:10 amCPT Cape Town Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

29h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

₱71,010Emirates

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

5:40 pm - 11:35 amMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

1:40 pm - 9:35 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

25h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

₱71,330Emirates

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

5:45 am - 5:30 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 45m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

7:25 pm - 9:50 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

20h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

₱72,032Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

6:05 pm - 5:30 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

6:30 pm - 5:30 amCPT Cape Town Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

29h 00m3 stops Dubai Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Singapore Changi

₱83,335Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

1:15 pm - 1:00 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 45m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole

5:45 am - 9:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

22h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₱90,806Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

1:30 pm - 1:35 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 05m3 stops Dubai Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

2:30 pm - 4:00 amCPT Cape Town Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

31h 30m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

₱125,034Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

1:30 pm - 1:35 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 05m3 stops Dubai Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

2:25 pm - 8:40 amCPT Cape Town Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

36h 15m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Dubai Intl

₱139,594Multiple Airlines

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Price, demand, and travel trends for Manila to Cape Town flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manila to Cape Town?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manila to Cape Town. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Manila to Cape Town? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Manila to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •October is the cheapest month to fly from Manila to Cape Town at ₱61,304 round-trip.
•January (₱75,097) and March (₱74,970) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 22% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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High season	May
Cheapest flight	₱34,356

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Manila to Cape Town?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Manila to Cape Town.
How long is a flight from Manila to Cape Town?
A nonstop flight from Manila to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 19,350 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Manila to Cape Town?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Manila to Cape Town flight?
Round-trip flights from Manila to Cape Town range from ₱62,077 to ₱75,710, with an average of ₱67,319 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₱62,077 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Manila to Cape Town changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₱51,981 to ₱426,527. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Manila to Cape Town looking right now?
One-way fares from Manila to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₱52,683, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Manila to Cape Town?
Flights from Manila to Cape Town usually depart from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).
Which airports do connecting flights from Manila to Cape Town pass through?
One-stop flights from Manila to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 3% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Manila to Cape Town?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Manila to Cape Town. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ₱63,411 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₱70,947, a difference of ₱7,535.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Manila to Cape Town?
Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 21h 58m, compared with 22h 33m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 23h 37m via Dubai Intl (DXB).
What is the time difference between Manila and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 6 hours behind Manila (South Africa Time vs Philippine Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Thursday flights average ₱63,411, about ₱7,535 less than Friday fares (11% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Manila to Cape Town trip for October. Fares historically average ₱61,304 round-trip in that month - typically ₱13,793 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
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