How many domestic flights are there per week in Philippines?

There are around 16,922 flights around Philippines each week.

When are domestic flights in Philippines the cheapest?

It looks like domestic flights in Philippines are currently cheapest in August, but fares can fluctuate a lot. Why not set up a Price Alert, so you can watch your preferred flight and book when it's cheapest?

Are domestic flights the best way to get around Philippines?

If you want to save time, yes. Whereas boats, trains or driving can take a full day or more, a flight across Philippines takes an hour or less.

Do I need a passport to take a domestic flight in Philippines?

No. Whilst travellers do need to present ID, you generally only need a passport if you are leaving Philippines. But it's best to check with your airline before you fly to make sure, as policies can differ.

If travelling within Philippines, when should I arrive at the airport for my flight?

It's important to allow enough time to drop any baggage and clear security just as you would if you were travelling somewhere outside of Philippines. So try to arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight.

What's the cheapest destination I can fly to within Philippines?

Currently, flights from Davao International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport are the best value.

How much are domestic flights in Philippines?

The average price of Philippines domestic flights is around P4,243.

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Cebu.P1,334 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Aug, returning Wed, 28 Aug.Return flight with Philippines AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Philippines AirAsia departs from Davao International on Tue, 20 Aug, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound direct flight with Philippines AirAsia departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Wed, 28 Aug, arriving in Davao International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P1,334, select.

Manila.P1,528 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Oct, returning Tue, 15 Oct.Return flight with Philippines AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Philippines AirAsia departs from Roxas City on Thu, 10 Oct, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound direct flight with Philippines AirAsia departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Tue, 15 Oct, arriving in Roxas City.Price includes taxes and charges.From P1,528, select.

Kalibo.P1,558 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Aug, returning Wed, 21 Aug.Return flight with Philippines AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Philippines AirAsia departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Sat, 17 Aug, arriving in Kalibo International (Boracay).Inbound direct flight with Philippines AirAsia departs from Kalibo International (Boracay) on Wed, 21 Aug, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Price includes taxes and charges.From P1,558, select.

Davao.P1,567 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Aug, returning Tue, 13 Aug.Return flight with Philippines AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Philippines AirAsia departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Sun, 11 Aug, arriving in Davao International.Inbound direct flight with Philippines AirAsia departs from Davao International on Tue, 13 Aug, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P1,567, select.

Iloilo.P1,695 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Aug, returning Fri, 9 Aug.Return flight with Philippines AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Philippines AirAsia departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Tue, 6 Aug, arriving in Iloilo International.Inbound direct flight with Philippines AirAsia departs from Iloilo International on Fri, 9 Aug, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Price includes taxes and charges.From P1,695, select.

Roxas City.P1,738 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jul, returning Tue, 23 Jul.Return flight with Philippines AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Philippines AirAsia departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Thu, 18 Jul, arriving in Roxas City.Inbound direct flight with Philippines AirAsia departs from Roxas City on Tue, 23 Jul, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Price includes taxes and charges.From P1,738, select.

Caticlan.P1,766 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Jul, returning Wed, 10 Jul.Return flight with Philippines AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Philippines AirAsia departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Sat, 6 Jul, arriving in Caticlan (Boracay).Inbound direct flight with Philippines AirAsia departs from Caticlan (Boracay) on Wed, 10 Jul, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P1,766, select.

Bacolod.P1,884 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Oct, returning Wed, 30 Oct.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Philippine Airlines departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Sun, 27 Oct, arriving in Bacolod-Silay.Inbound direct flight with Philippine Airlines departs from Bacolod-Silay on Wed, 30 Oct, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P1,884, select.

Facts on the fly: domestic travel in Philippines

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest domestic flight found from Davao	Cebu, P1,334
Cheapest month to fly	August
Most popular destination in Philippines	Manila
Most popular domestic airline	AirAsia

Finding cheap domestic flights in Philippines

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Fly with Philippines AirAsia

Currently, Philippines AirAsia offers the lowest priced flights around Philippines. The lowest price we found over the next 12 months is P1,334.

Stay loyal to your preferred airline

Many popular airlines offer loyalty programs, so if you travel on internal flights in Philippines a lot, take advantage! Each time you fly with them, you'll be awarded air miles or points to spend on later flights.

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Flex your dates for the best Philippines domestic rates

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Fly in August

We've crunched the flight calendar and it looks like fares around Philippines are currently lowest in August, and most expensive in May.

Catching domestic flights in Philippines: FAQs

: There are around 16,922 flights around Philippines each week.
: It looks like domestic flights in Philippines are currently cheapest in August, but fares can fluctuate a lot. Why not set up a Price Alert, so you can watch your preferred flight and book when it's cheapest?
: If you want to save time, yes. Whereas boats, trains or driving can take a full day or more, a flight across Philippines takes an hour or less.
: No. Whilst travellers do need to present ID, you generally only need a passport if you are leaving Philippines. But it's best to check with your airline before you fly to make sure, as policies can differ.
: It's important to allow enough time to drop any baggage and clear security just as you would if you were travelling somewhere outside of Philippines. So try to arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight.
: Currently, flights from Davao International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport are the best value.
: The average price of Philippines domestic flights is around P4,243.