Flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Philippines

Yes, you will enjoy in-flight dining on flights from Johannesburg to the Philippines, with meals designed around the length and time of each sector. Special meals can be requested in advance to suit many dietary needs. On eligible cabins and routes, you may also be able to use Book the Cook for a wider choice of main courses. A range of hot and cold beverages is available, including our signature Singapore Sling on selected flights.

Flights between South Africa and the Philippines use the weight-concept baggage allowance. In Economy Class, you can typically check at least 25kg of checked baggage; in Premium Economy Class, at least 35kg; and in Business Class, at least 40kg. Cabin baggage allowances vary by cabin, with higher limits in premium cabins. Exact allowances are shown on your ticket and may be higher if you hold eligible KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from Johannesburg to the Philippines once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members, including those travelling in Economy Class and Premium Economy Class who add their membership number at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members can purchase access plans on board. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers reliably.

On the Johannesburg to Singapore long-haul sector, you can choose from Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. On the connecting flights to Manila and Cebu, cabins include Business Class and Economy Class. Availability of each cabin class may vary by route and travel date, and some sectors may offer different seating layouts.

In Economy Class, you can expect around a 32-inch seat pitch with up to 19-inch seat width, depending on the aircraft and route. In Premium Economy Class on long-haul sectors, seats offer about a 38-inch pitch with up to 20-inch seat width. In Business Class across these routes, you can enjoy a fully flat bed, generous personal space, and direct aisle access on wide-body aircraft, with spacious recliner or lie-flat style seating on narrow-body aircraft where applicable.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to the Philippines. Eligibility is based on your class of travel or KrisFlyer and Star Alliance status, determined by the flight departing the layover airport. Other options such as purchasing a day pass are also available.

Lounge Access Eligibility
Cabin Class: Complimentary for Suites, First, and Business Class passengers. Premium Economy and Economy travellers do not have access unless they hold eligible status.

Frequent Flyer Status: PPS Club and KrisFlyer Elite Gold (or Star Alliance Gold) members have access regardless of cabin class.

The Next Segment Rule: Eligibility is based on the flight immediately departing that airport.

Most flights from Johannesburg to the Philippines connect via Singapore Changi Airport, which offers gardens, themed rest areas, free movie screenings, and shower facilities. For longer layovers, you can consider an airport hotel or a transit tour of the city, subject to timing and entry requirements. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Johannesburg operates on South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2) all year, with no daylight saving. Manila and Cebu follow Philippine Time (UTC+8), also without daylight saving. This means the Philippines is consistently 6 hours ahead of Johannesburg throughout the year.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to your final destination in the Philippines when flying via the layover airport on a single booking with Singapore Airlines, provided both flight segments are under the same booking reference (PNR), the connection is under 24 hours, and, for partner-operated onward flights, a through-check agreement is in place.

You may be able to plan a stopover at the layover city on your journey to the Philippines, subject to your ticket conditions and availability. When booking, you can search for multi-city options or speak with our customer service team or your travel agent, who can advise whether a stopover can be added to your itinerary.