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Flights from Cape Town to Manila

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Manila. The easiest way is one stop via Singapore or Dubai, about 17h 33m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 17h 33m
CPTMNLSIN

Cape Town to Manila at a glance

Fastest journey17h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Manila

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CPT Singapore (SIN) MNL
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 33m
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CPT Dubai (DXB) MNL
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, Cebu Pacific
One airline, one ticket ~20h 41m
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3
CPT Doha (DOH) MNL
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~20h 56m
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4
CPT Addis Ababa (ADD) MNL
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 12m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
12,051 km7,484 miles
Journey time
17h 33mestimate
Time difference
+6hManila vs Cape Town
Currency in Manila
PHP
Airports
CPT → MNL

Flights from Cape Town to Manila: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Manila?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Dubai and Doha. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Manila?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,051 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Manila?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Singapore Airlines flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Manila?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Manila?
Manila is 6 hours ahead of Cape Town.

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