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Thu, Nov 5
Los Angeles LAXEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£401
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Sun, Nov 8
Los Angeles LAXEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£428
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Sun, Nov 8
Los Angeles LAXEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£442
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Tue, Nov 3
Los Angeles LAXEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£442
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Thu, Nov 5
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£443
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Thu, Nov 5 – Wed, Nov 11
Los Angeles LAXEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£887
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Sun, Nov 8 – Thu, Nov 12
Los Angeles LAXEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£896
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Sun, Nov 8 – Thu, Nov 12
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£930
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Sat, Nov 7 – Wed, Nov 11
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£971
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Thu, Nov 5 – Tue, Nov 10
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£973
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How much do flights to El Nido, Palawan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£401

Cheapest round-trip

£887

Average round-trip

£970

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from El Nido airport to the city center

Fastest options: tricycle or van transfer. Budget travelers often choose shared shuttles or walking for nearby accommodations.

El Nido is served by El Nido Airport (ENI), also known as Lio Airport, located approximately 4 km north of El Nido town proper. This small regional airport provides airport transfers to city center destinations primarily via tricycles, vans, and hotel shuttles. Due to the compact nature of El Nido and limited public transport infrastructure, most travelers rely on pre-arranged transfers or tricycles. Journey times are generally short but can vary depending on road conditions and accommodation location within the town.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-15 min

PHP 150–250 (~$2.50–4.50 USD); price may vary by destination

on-demand (traffic dependent)

quick, affordable transfers

10-20 min

PHP 0–500 (~$0–9 USD); often complimentary with booking

scheduled with flights (traffic dependent)

resort guests

10-15 min

₱500 – ₱1,000; PHP 500–1,000 (~$9–18 USD); per vehicle

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or families

15-25 min

PHP 200–350 (~$3.50–6 USD); per person

aligned with flight arrivals (traffic dependent)

budget solo travelers

8-12 min

PHP 100–200 (~$1.75–3.50 USD); for light luggage only

on-demand (traffic dependent)

solo travelers, light bags

Notes:

  • Prices in PHP; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • El Nido Airport is a small regional airport with limited facilities; pre-arranging transfers is recommended.
  • Tricycles are the most common local transport; agree on fare before departure.
  • Road conditions between the airport and town can be rough, especially during rainy season.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites and contacting your accommodation for transfer arrangements.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to El Nido, Palawan

Depart from
Los Angeles International
Arrive to
El Nido
Average flights per week
242
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Los Angeles to El Nido, Palawan

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
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Philippine AirlinesPALPRYes
Cebu PacificCEB5JNo
Philippines AirAsiaEZDZ2No
Starlux AirlinesSJXJXNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in El Nido, Palawan

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C26°C
February28°C26°C
March28°C26°C
April29°C27°C
May30°C27°C
June29°C27°C
July29°C26°C
August29°C26°C
September29°C26°C
October29°C26°C
November29°C27°C
December28°C26°C
Hottest Month
30°C
May
Coldest month
26°C
February
Sunny days
180
days per year

14 day forecast

Monday
19 Oct
88%
28°C25°C
26 Oct
59%
30°C27°C
Tuesday
20 Oct
63%
30°C27°C
27 Oct
81%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
21 Oct
59%
30°C27°C
28 Oct
81%
30°C26°C
Thursday
22 Oct
64%
30°C27°C
29 Oct
86%
29°C26°C
Friday
23 Oct
85%
30°C27°C
30 Oct
85%
29°C26°C
Saturday
24 Oct
86%
30°C26°C
31 Oct
82%
29°C26°C
Sunday
25 Oct
60%
29°C26°C
1 Nov
79%
29°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Philippines AirAsia, and Starlux Airlines. Los Angeles and El Nido, Palawan have 242 direct flights per week.

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What are the most popular routes to and from Los Angeles?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as El Nido, Palawan and Manila, Caticlan, Cebu, Busuanga, Palawan, London, Del Carmen, Angeles, Panglao, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bali, Bangkok, Tokyo, Denpasar, Taipei, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket City, Sydney, Legazpi, Kuala Lumpur.

What airports are near Los Angeles?

The main airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International. It is also served by Tijuana International, San Diego International, Ontario International, John Wayne, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Santa Barbara Municipal, Long Beach, McClellan–Palomar.

Which airlines fly between Los Angeles and El Nido, Palawan?

Currently, you can fly between Los Angeles and El Nido, Palawan with Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Philippines AirAsia, Starlux Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Los Angeles and El Nido, Palawan?

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How many airports are there near Los Angeles?

There are a number of airports in and around Los Angeles. The main one is Los Angeles International and other nearby airports include Tijuana International, San Diego International, Ontario International, John Wayne, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Santa Barbara Municipal, Long Beach, McClellan–Palomar

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