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Cheap Flights from Manila to El Nido (MNL-ENI)

 
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MNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport-ENI El Nido
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ENI  El Nido-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Manila to El Nido flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Manila to El Nido with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manila to El Nido?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manila to El Nido and is 2% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 1% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manila to El Nido?

  • September is the cheapest month to fly from Manila to El Nido at €181 return.
  • December (€251) and May (€237) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 39% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Manila to El Nido the cheapest?

Flights from Manila to El Nido are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 34% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Manila to El Nido flights

Low season

July
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (18% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Manila to El Nido

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Manila to El Nido based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Manila to El Nido flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Manila to El Nido?

    Flights from Manila to El Nido usually depart from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) and arrive at El Nido (ENI).

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Manila to El Nido?

    On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average €203 return, compared with €267 via a stopover through Boracay Godofredo P. Ramos (MPH).

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Manila to El Nido?

    The ATR 42 / ATR 72 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirSWIFT. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Manila to El Nido pass through?

    One-stop flights from Manila to El Nido most commonly connect through:

    • Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB) – 87% of one-stop connections
    • Boracay Godofredo P. Ramos (MPH) – 11% of one-stop connections
    • Bohol–Panglao Intl (TAG) – 2% of one-stop connections

    Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Manila to El Nido?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 3% on the Manila to El Nido route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at €211 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at €217, a difference of €6. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Manila to El Nido?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Manila to El Nido route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 36 minutes.

  • How expensive are last-minute Manila to El Nido flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 17% above the route average of €214. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Manila to El Nido?

    There are currently no direct flights available from Manila to El Nido. Flights with 1 stopover take between 4h 27m and 8h 04m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Manila to El Nido?

    No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Manila to El Nido?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Manila to El Nido?

    Flying via Boracay Godofredo P. Ramos (MPH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 27m, compared to 5h 01m via Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB) and 8h 04m via Bohol–Panglao Intl (TAG).

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Manila to El Nido flight?

    Return flights from Manila to El Nido range from €181 to €285, with an average of €214 over the past 12 months. Anything below €181 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Manila to El Nido flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average €211 – about €6 less than Saturday (3% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 34% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Manila to El Nido trip for September. Fares historically average €181 return in that month – typically €71 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Cebu Pacific is the strongest pick on this route. 94% of Cebu Pacific flights from Manila to El Nido arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 88%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 1 hour36 minutes, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to El Nido Airport.
    - Cadlao Resort And Restaurant
    - Golden Monkey Cottages

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