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Today’s best flight deals from El Nido, Palawan to Cebu

Explore current cheapest deals departing from El Nido, Palawan to Cebu

August 28 - August 29

Cheapest

ENI - Cebu

$88

$166

Round trip

August 22 - August 29

Best

ENI - Cebu

$82

$167

Round trip

August 10 - August 29

Earliest

ENI - Cebu

$72

$173

Round trip

August 28 - September 3

ENI - Cebu

$82

$174

Round trip

August 22 - August 28

ENI - Cebu

$82

$174

Round trip

August 28 - September 12

ENI - Cebu

$73

$174

Round trip

October 28 - November 4

ENI - Cebu

$79

$174

Round trip

August 22 - September 3

ENI - Cebu

$75

$174

Round trip

October 17 - November 4

ENI - Cebu

$71

$174

Round trip

October 5 - November 4

ENI - Cebu

$70

$174

Round trip

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Insights for flights from El Nido, Palawan to Cebu

For cheap flights from El Nido, Palawan to Cebu, fares typically range from $137–$222, with a median of $170. Right now, current fares are near the typical level. However, 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional value may require careful timing. New deals show up several times a week, suggesting that frequent checks could yield better options.
When is the cheapest time to fly from El Nido, Palawan to Cebu? The data indicates that October is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $125. Following closely are September, with a median of $128, and March, where the median fare is $136. These months offer the best opportunities for more budget-friendly travel.
Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with 39.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For the remaining itineraries, the typical number of connections is 1. This means you will likely encounter one stop on your journey from El Nido, Palawan to Cebu.
How long is the flight from El Nido, Palawan to Cebu? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 5h 0m. This duration reflects the common travel experience, given that a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one stopover.
The route from El Nido, Palawan to Cebu covers a distance of 508 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This relatively short distance contributes to the overall flight duration, even with connecting itineraries.

How much is a round trip from El Nido, Palawan to Cebu

Regular price: $68 - $120

Prices for flights from El Nido, Palawan to Cebu are currently above the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 68 USD and 120 USD. The current lowest deal is 166 USD with Cebgo, for travel from Aug 28-Aug 29.

now $166

Low $68

High $120

The cheapest time to fly from El Nido, Palawan to Cebu

The cheapest month to fly from El Nido to Cebu is October, with a median price of $125. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $273. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $125

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $273

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Direct flights from El Nido, Palawan to Cebu

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Last-minute flights going from El Nido, Palawan to Cebu

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ENI - Cebu

Tavrey Airlines

El Nido, Palawan (ENI) - Cebu (CEB)

Tavrey Airlines

$157

$315

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ENI - Cebu

Tavrey Airlines

El Nido, Palawan (ENI) - Cebu (CEB)

Tavrey Airlines

$178

$347

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ENI - Cebu

Tavrey Airlines

El Nido, Palawan (ENI) - Cebu (CEB)

Tavrey Airlines

$90

$291

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

ENI - Cebu

Cebgo

El Nido, Palawan (ENI) - Cebu (CEB)

Cebgo

$154

$334

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ENI - Cebu

Cebgo

El Nido, Palawan (ENI) - Cebu (CEB)

Cebgo

$62

$245

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ENI - Cebu

Cebgo

El Nido, Palawan (ENI) - Cebu (CEB)

Cebgo

$76

$261

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from El Nido, Palawan to Cebu

4 nights

Aug 28 - Sep 1

$158  →  $189

20%

3 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 29

$159  →  $203

28%

10 nights

Aug 22 - Sep 1

$141  →  $189

34%

8 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 23

$134  →  $193

44%

Popular Airports to fly from El Nido, Palawan to Cebu

El Nido, Palawan - Cebu route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for El Nido, Palawan to Cebu are near the typical level of $170.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $125.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 5h 0m duration

Flights from El Nido, Palawan to Cebu typically take 5h 0m, covering 508 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

39.4% of deals are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Cebgo offers direct flights

Cebgo is an airline that offers direct flights for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for this route appear regularly, with 0.43 deals per day historically.

El Nido, Palawan main airports to depart from

El Nido (ENI)

Cheapest

El Nido Airport offers direct flights to Cebu, providing a convenient departure point for your journey.

📍 ~5 km from El Nido, Palawan (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$166

Cebu main airports to arrive at

Mactan–Cebu International (CEB)

Cheapest

Mactan–Cebu International Airport is ideal for reaching Cebu, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$166

Airports nearby Cebu used as alternative

Bohol-Panglao International (TAG)

Cheapest

Bohol-Panglao International is a useful alternative, offering frequent fast ferry service from Cebu City.

📍 ~110 km from Cebu (reachable by ferry and ground transport).

💸 Flights from ~$179

Bacolod–Silay (BCD)

Bacolod–Silay is a major domestic hub on Negros island, providing good regional connections.

📍 ~100 km from Cebu (requires ferry crossing and land transfer).

💸 Flights from ~$251

Sibulan (DGT)

Sibulan is accessible via land and a short ferry from southern Cebu, with reliable domestic connections.

📍 ~100 km from Cebu (requires ferry and land transfer).

💸 Flights from ~$255

Iloilo International (ILO)

Iloilo International is a major regional hub with international-standard facilities and high flight frequency.

📍 ~160 km from Cebu (requires a long ferry journey or connecting flight).

💸 Flights from ~$233

Daniel Z. Romualdez (TAC)

Daniel Z. Romualdez is the primary gateway for Eastern Visayas, with direct ferry links from Cebu to Ormoc.

📍 ~160 km from Cebu (requires significant travel time via ferry and land).

💸 Flights from ~$252

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cebu

Historically, booking flights from El Nido, Palawan to Cebu at least 60 days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. Deals booked within this window averaged around $146. For travelers booking closer to their departure, prices tend to increase, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $254. Booking 28-59 days prior to departure typically results in an average price of $168.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from El Nido, Palawan to Cebu is typically $137 or less. The median price for this route was $170. About 25% of all observed prices were $137 or below, while 75% of prices were $222 or less.

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from El Nido, Palawan to Cebu, with a median price of $125. September also offered competitive prices, with a median of $128. The overall annual median price for this route was $170, indicating that certain months can offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.