Cheap flights from Johannesburg to General Santos from £469

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3 stops
Wed, Feb 25
Johannesburg JNBGeneral Santos GES
£469
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3 stops
Tue, Feb 24
Johannesburg JNBGeneral Santos GES
£479
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2 stops
Wed, Feb 25
Johannesburg JNBGeneral Santos GES
£488
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2 stops
Tue, Feb 24
Johannesburg JNBGeneral Santos GES
£500
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2 stops
Wed, Feb 25
Johannesburg JNBGeneral Santos GES
£510
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2 stops
Sun, Mar 1
Johannesburg JNBGeneral Santos GES
£518
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2 stops
Mon, Mar 2 – Sat, Mar 7
Johannesburg JNBGeneral Santos GES
£815
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2 stops
Mon, Mar 2 – Mon, Mar 9
Johannesburg JNBGeneral Santos GES
£833
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2 stops
Mon, Mar 2 – Sun, Mar 8
Johannesburg JNBGeneral Santos GES
£873
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2 stops
Wed, Feb 25 – Wed, Mar 4
Johannesburg JNBGeneral Santos GES
£878
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2 stops
Mon, Mar 2 – Sun, Mar 8
Johannesburg JNBGeneral Santos GES
£916
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2 stops
Mon, Mar 2 – Sun, Mar 8
Johannesburg JNBGeneral Santos GES
£919
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How much do flights to General Santos cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£469

Cheapest round-trip

£815

Average round-trip

£903

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Cebu Pacific

Getting from General Santos airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: jeepneys and tricycles for short distances.

General Santos City is served by General Santos International Airport (GES), located approximately 15 km west of the city center. As the southernmost major city in the Philippines, General Santos offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, ride-hailing services, jeepneys, tricycles, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-35 min

₱300-₱500 (metered or fixed rate; approximately $5–9 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-35 min

₱250-₱450 (app-based pricing; approximately $4–8 USD)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

cashless payment option

30-50 min

₱15-₱30 (fixed fare; approximately $0.30–0.50 USD)

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-45 min

₱150-₱300 (negotiable fare; approximately $3–5 USD)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

short distances with light luggage

20-35 min

₱500-₱1,000 (pre-arranged; approximately $9–18 USD)

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-35 min

₱1,500-₱3,000 (daily rate; approximately $27–54 USD)

by reservation (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in PHP; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Jeepneys may require a short walk from the airport terminal to the main road.
  • Tricycles are best for shorter distances and may not accommodate large luggage.
  • Taxi fares should be agreed upon before departure or ensure the meter is used.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to General Santos

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
General Santos International
Average flights per week
353
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to General Santos

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Cebu PacificCEB5JNo
Philippine AirlinesPALPRYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in General Santos

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C23°C
February30°C23°C
March31°C23°C
April31°C23°C
May30°C23°C
June30°C22°C
July29°C22°C
August29°C22°C
September30°C22°C
October30°C22°C
November30°C23°C
December30°C23°C
Hottest Month
31°C
March
Coldest month
22°C
July
Sunny days
160
days per year

14 day forecast

Monday
9 Feb
98%
30°C24°C
16 Feb
86%
29°C22°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
88%
31°C23°C
17 Feb
27°C24°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
86%
31°C23°C
18 Feb
32°C23°C
Thursday
12 Feb
88%
32°C23°C
19 Feb
81%
31°C24°C
Friday
13 Feb
87%
31°C23°C
20 Feb
89%
29°C24°C
Saturday
14 Feb
77%
31°C24°C
21 Feb
87%
30°C23°C
Sunday
15 Feb
87%
31°C22°C
22 Feb
28°C23°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to General Santos. The most popular airlines for this route are Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Singapore Airlines. Johannesburg and General Santos have 353 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
What are the most popular routes to and from General Santos?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as General Santos and Manila, Dubai, Cebu, Manchester, London, Hong Kong, Caticlan, Tokyo, Perth, Singapore, Angeles, Iloilo City, Riyadh, Bangkok, Davao, Bacolod, Del Carmen, Denpasar, Phuket City, Tacloban.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
What airports are near General Santos?
The main airport in General Santos is General Santos International. It is also served by Francisco Bangoy International, General Santos International, Awang.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and General Santos?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and General Santos with Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and General Santos?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and General Santos, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Johannesburg and General Santos?
Traveling between Johannesburg and General Santos, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near General Santos?
There are a number of airports in and around General Santos. The main one is General Santos International and other nearby airports include Francisco Bangoy International, General Santos International, Awang.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and General Santos depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and General Santos arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and General Santos depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and General Santos arrive?

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