What’s the best way to travel to Busuanga Island?

If Busuanga is your final destination in the Palawan province, you can reach the island via a connection with a domestic airline at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) in Cebu or at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila. But if you’re planning to stay for a few days on Palawan Island before exploring the rest of the archipelago, it’s best if you book a domestic Air Juan or AirSWIFT flight later to Busuanga.

Can I fly to Cuyo Island from Palawan Island?

Yes, you can book a flight from Palawan to Cuyo, but keep in mind there is only one daily flight operated by one airline, Air Juan. The flight takes about 1h.

How do I travel from the airport to Puerto Princesa?

If you haven’t arranged transportation with your accommodation, taking a tricycle or a taxi is the best way to reach the Puerto Princesa city center from the airport. Expect to pay approximately 50 PHP (about 0.96 USD) for a tricycle ride to the city center. Taxi fares start at about 40 PHP (roughly 0.77 USD), plus 18 PHP (about 0.35 USD) per mile.

Where do I fly into if I’m visiting El Nido?

The closest airport to El Nido is the Puerto Princesa International Airport, which is about 143 mi away. From the airport to El Nido you can travel by van, rental car, or bus. The most affordable and convenient way is to take a van at the airport. Most of the time, the drivers will approach the passengers with offers to travel to El Nido, so you don’t have to look too hard for them. Keep in mind that a van ride from the airport to El Nido should take between 5 and 6 hours and cost around 600 PHP (11.55 USD) per person.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to Palawan?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United States to Palawan. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United States to Palawan?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from the United States to Palawan with an airline and back with another airline. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United States to Palawan?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United States to Palawan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is the cheapest day to fly to Palawan?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Palawan is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $345. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $445 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Palawan?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Palawan is generally at night , when round-trip flights cost $1,290 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Palawan is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,401.

How long is the flight to Palawan?

An average nonstop flight from the United States to Palawan takes 30h 17m , covering a distance of 7978 miles. The shortest route is Honolulu (HNL) to Puerto Princesa (PPS) with an average flight time of 14h 45m.

What are the most popular destinations in Palawan?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Puerto Princesa (69% of total searches to Palawan). The next most popular destination is Busuanga (31%).

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11:55 pm - 9:40 pmLAX-PPS

30h 45m1 stop

10:20 pm - 4:35 pmPPS-LAX

57h 15m2 stops

$960Philippine Airlines

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Thu, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 25

4:25 pm - 5:45 amLAX-PPS

22h 20m2 stops

7:20 am - 8:35 pmPPS-LAX

28h 15m2 stops

$965

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Sun, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 29

12:05 am - 11:10 pmLAX-PPS

32h 05m2 stops

4:40 am - 8:45 pmPPS-LAX

31h 05m2 stops

$967

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Wed, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 25

11:55 pm - 1:00 pmLAX-PPS

22h 05m1 stop

10:20 pm - 8:00 pmPPS-LAX

36h 40m1 stop

$990Philippine Airlines

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Thu, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 25

11:40 pm - 6:20 pmLAX-PPS

27h 40m2 stops

1:50 pm - 12:15 pmPPS-LAX

37h 25m3 stops

$1,240Singapore Airlines

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46h 05m2 stops

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Sun, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 29

8:00 am - 5:45 amLAX-PPS

30h 45m3 stops

6:35 am - 11:02 pmPPS-LAX

31h 27m3 stops

$2,160ANA

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Thu, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 25

12:30 am - 5:45 amLAX-PPS

38h 15m3 stops

6:35 am - 2:20 pmPPS-LAX

46h 45m3 stops

$2,286Malaysia Airlines

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Wed, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 25

11:40 am - 5:45 amDEN-PPS

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42h 15m3 stops

$2,505Malaysia Airlines

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The cheapest month for flights from the United States to Palawan is November, when tickets cost $994 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,147 and $2,125 respectively.

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What’s the best way to travel to Busuanga Island?
If Busuanga is your final destination in the Palawan province, you can reach the island via a connection with a domestic airline at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) in Cebu or at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila. But if you’re planning to stay for a few days on Palawan Island before exploring the rest of the archipelago, it’s best if you book a domestic Air Juan or AirSWIFT flight later to Busuanga.
Can I fly to Cuyo Island from Palawan Island?
Yes, you can book a flight from Palawan to Cuyo, but keep in mind there is only one daily flight operated by one airline, Air Juan. The flight takes about 1h.
How do I travel from the airport to Puerto Princesa?
If you haven’t arranged transportation with your accommodation, taking a tricycle or a taxi is the best way to reach the Puerto Princesa city center from the airport. Expect to pay approximately 50 PHP (about 0.96 USD) for a tricycle ride to the city center. Taxi fares start at about 40 PHP (roughly 0.77 USD), plus 18 PHP (about 0.35 USD) per mile.
Where do I fly into if I’m visiting El Nido?
The closest airport to El Nido is the Puerto Princesa International Airport, which is about 143 mi away. From the airport to El Nido you can travel by van, rental car, or bus. The most affordable and convenient way is to take a van at the airport. Most of the time, the drivers will approach the passengers with offers to travel to El Nido, so you don’t have to look too hard for them. Keep in mind that a van ride from the airport to El Nido should take between 5 and 6 hours and cost around 600 PHP (11.55 USD) per person.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to Palawan?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United States to Palawan.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United States to Palawan?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States to Palawan is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United States to Palawan?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from the United States to Palawan with an airline and back with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United States to Palawan?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United States to Palawan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.
What is the cheapest day to fly to Palawan?
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Palawan is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $345. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $445 on average.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Palawan?
The cheapest time of day to fly to Palawan is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,290 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Palawan is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,401.

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When searching for flights to Palawan, you’ll most likely choose the Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) as your final destination. But the Filipino province is also served by two other airports—Francisco B. Reyes Airport (USU) on Busuanga Island and Cuyo Airport (CYU) on Cuyo Island.
Most flights to Palawan from the United States require at least one layover, typically in the capital city of the Philippines, Manila. A nonstop flight from Manila to Busuanga takes about 1h 20m, and from Manila to Puerto Princesa on Palawan Island, approx. 1h 15m.
The Puerto Princesa Airport is not only the largest and the one with the most options of flights and airlines, but it’s also a hub for Philippines-based domestic airline Air Juan and low-cost carrier Philippines AirAsia.
Philippine Airlines operates many flights to Palawan from the US, with routes to both the Puerto Princesa and Busuanga airports.
You don’t need to apply for a visa before booking your flight to Palawan. American citizens are issued a visa on arrival, which is all you’ll need, as long as you’re not staying for more than 30 days. Please make sure your passport is valid and has enough blank space for an entry visa stamp.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to Palawan?

The cheapest month for flights from the United States to Palawan is November, when tickets cost $994 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,147 and $2,125 respectively.

How long is the flight to Palawan?

An average nonstop flight from the United States to Palawan takes 30h 17m, covering a distance of 7978 miles. The shortest route is Honolulu (HNL) to Puerto Princesa (PPS) with an average flight time of 14h 45m.

What are the most popular destinations in Palawan?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Puerto Princesa (69% of total searches to Palawan). The next most popular destination is Busuanga (31%).

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What’s the best way to travel to Busuanga Island?

Can I fly to Cuyo Island from Palawan Island?

Yes, you can book a flight from Palawan to Cuyo, but keep in mind there is only one daily flight operated by one airline, Air Juan. The flight takes about 1h.

How do I travel from the airport to Puerto Princesa?

Where do I fly into if I’m visiting El Nido?

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to Palawan?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United States to Palawan.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United States to Palawan?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States to Palawan is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United States to Palawan?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from the United States to Palawan with an airline and back with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United States to Palawan?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United States to Palawan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Palawan?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Palawan is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $345. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $445 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Palawan?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Palawan is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,290 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Palawan is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,401.

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