There are 2 ways to get from Manila to Cape Town by plane or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport
best- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane MNL - CPT
21h 38mR 8,734–12,286Bus to Clark International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Manila Cubao to Daubus
- Fly from Clark International Airport (CRK) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane CRK - CPT
26h 18mR 12,293–39,366
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manila to Cape Town is to fly which costs R 8 500 - R 13 000 and takes 21h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Manila to Cape Town is to fly which takes 21h 38m and costs R 8 500 - R 13 000.
The distance between Manila and Cape Town is 12059 km.
It takes approximately 21h 38m to get from Manila to Cape Town, including transfers.
Cape Town is 6h behind Manila. It is currently 11:16 AM in Manila and 5:16 AM in Cape Town.
There are 7988+ hotels available in Cape Town.
What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Cape Town, South Africa?
Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) 4 times a day.
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Cape Town International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 8,500–24,000
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Cape Town International Airport via Singapore Changi, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 7,000–39,000
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Clark International Airport to Cape Town International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 12,000–39,000
Flights from Clark International Airport to Cape Town International Airport via Dubai, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 12,000–39,000
- Website
- airmauritius.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Cape Town International Airport via Kuala Lumpur, Mauritius
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 11,000–26,000
- Phone
- +63 998 591 5102
- [email protected]
- Website
- victoryliner.com
Bus from Manila Cubao to Dau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R 45–70
- Schedules at
- victoryliner.com
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