⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Manila to El Nido flights

Manila (MNL) to El Nido (ENI): 253 miles (407 km) great-circle, about 1h 00m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $416 round-trip on Cebu Pacific, with 1 stop, departing May 11, 2026.

5JCebu Pacific5J571
Depart
MNL
Manila, Philippines
16:15
2026-05-11
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Arrive
ENI
El Nido, Philippines
Returns 22:05
2026-05-14
Stops
1 stop
Distance
253 mi
Est. nonstop time
1h 00m
Trip type
Round-trip
$416
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Manila to El Nido fare fly?

$416 round-trip, Cebu Pacific 5J571, departing 2026-05-11 at 16:15, returning 2026-05-14. The recorded itinerary left on a Monday, returning on a Thursday 3 nights later; the fare was observed 16 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Manila from El Nido?

  • Distance: 253 miles (407 km) great-circle, heading southwest.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 1h 00m.
  • Departure airport: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), Manila, Philippines, UTC+8 on May 11, 2026.
  • Arrival: El Nido Airport (ENI), Philippines, UTC+8 on May 11, 2026.
  • Time difference: none on the recorded date.
  • Route type: domestic, within Philippines.
  • Recorded itinerary: Cebu Pacific 5J571, 1 stop, round-trip, 3 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Manila to El Nido fare compare with other routes from MNL?

At $416, it ranked 20th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from MNL (median $265). That is 164.6 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the MNL median of 23.6 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from MNL of similar length: Iloilo City (273 mi) at $204 and Bacolod City (291 mi) at $77.

Cebu Pacific had the cheapest fare on 10 of 30 MNL routes. It is the 29th longest of the 30 routes we track from MNL.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Asia/Manila, Asia/Manila; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Manila to El Nido flight questions

How far is Manila from El Nido by plane?

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Manila is about 253 miles (407 km) from El Nido on a great-circle line from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to El Nido Airport (ENI), heading southwest. It is the 29th longest of the 30 routes we track from MNL. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Manila to El Nido?

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About 1h 00m nonstop by our estimate for 253 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Cebu Pacific fare was with 1 stop. Routes from MNL of similar length: Iloilo City (273 mi) at $204 and Bacolod City (291 mi) at $77.

What is the time difference between Manila and El Nido?

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On May 11, 2026, Manila was on UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) and El Nido on UTC+8 (Asia/Manila), so the two cities shared the same clock time: noon in Manila was 12:00 in El Nido. Neither Asia/Manila nor Asia/Manila shifts for daylight saving, so the gap holds all year.

How much is a flight from Manila to El Nido?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $416 per person round-trip on Cebu Pacific flight 5J571, departing May 11, 2026, returning May 14, 2026, with 1 stop. At $416, it ranked 20th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from MNL (median $265). That is 164.6 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the MNL median of 23.6 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Manila to El Nido?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. From MNL, 14 of 30 were. Cebu Pacific had the cheapest fare on 10 of 30 MNL routes.

Which airports serve flights from Manila to El Nido?

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It departs Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines, and arrives at El Nido Airport (ENI) in El Nido, Philippines. A domestic Philippines flight. More routes from Manila are on our Manila flights page. Confirm price, baggage and schedule on the booking page before you pay.

Where else near El Nido can you fly from Manila?

Puerto Princesa City (PPS) $128Boracay (MPH) $105Iloilo City (ILO) $204Bacolod City (BCD) $77Cebu (CEB) $113Panglao (TAG) $114All flights from Manila →

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