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Wed, Oct 14
San Francisco SFOEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£429
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Tue, Oct 13
San Francisco SFOEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£438
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Sun, Oct 18
San Francisco SFOEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£447
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Tue, Oct 13
San Francisco SFOEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£462
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Tue, Oct 13
San Francisco SFOEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£469
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Tue, Oct 13
San Francisco SFOEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£492
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Wed, Oct 14 – Tue, Oct 20
San Francisco SFOEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£889
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Thu, Oct 15 – Sun, Oct 18
San Francisco SFOEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£953
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Wed, Oct 14 – Mon, Oct 19
San Francisco SFOEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£972
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Sun, Oct 18 – Wed, Oct 21
San Francisco SFOEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£978
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Tue, Oct 13 – Fri, Oct 16
San Francisco SFOEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£979
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Tue, Oct 13 – Sun, Oct 18
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£985
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How much do flights to El Nido, Palawan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£429

Cheapest round-trip

£889

Average round-trip

£1,002

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
San Francisco International
Arrive to
El Nido
Average flights per week
232
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to El Nido, Palawan

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
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Philippine AirlinesPALPRYes
EVA AirEVABRYes
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
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
5 Oct
81%
30°C26°C
12 Oct
56%
30°C26°C
Tuesday
6 Oct
78%
30°C27°C
13 Oct
57%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
7 Oct
69%
30°C26°C
14 Oct
18%
30°C27°C
Thursday
8 Oct
33%
30°C26°C
15 Oct
67%
30°C27°C
Friday
9 Oct
80%
30°C26°C
16 Oct
60%
30°C26°C
Saturday
10 Oct
85%
28°C26°C
17 Oct
42%
30°C26°C
Sunday
11 Oct
83%
29°C26°C
18 Oct
48%
30°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Philippine Airlines, EVA Air, Alaska Airlines, and Starlux Airlines. San Francisco and El Nido, Palawan have 232 direct flights per week.

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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 San Francisco?

The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional.

Which airlines fly between San Francisco and El Nido, Palawan?

Currently, you can fly between San Francisco and El Nido, Palawan with Philippine Airlines, EVA Air, Alaska Airlines, Starlux Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between San Francisco and El Nido, Palawan?

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How many airports are there near San Francisco?

There are a number of airports in and around San Francisco. The main one is San Francisco International and other nearby airports include San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional

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