Flights

IMPORTANT: Make sure your passports are up to date. The Philippines will not accept any foreign passport that will expire less than 6 months from the date of entry! (forreal)

Booking Your Trip

In order to get to the island of Boracay, you should first book a roundtrip flight to Manila (MNL, Ninoy Aquino International Airport). Then, book another roundtrip flight from Manila to Caticlan (MPH, Godofredo P. Ramos Airport). From there it’s just a short boat ride from Caticlan to Boracay!

Sample Flight Itinerary:
Departure:
Flight 1: LAX -> MNL
Depart: April 15, 2024, 10:30 PM
Arrive: April 17, 2024, 4:00 AM

Flight 2: MNL -> MPH
Depart: April 17, 2024, 8:00 AM
Arrive: April 17, 2024, 9:00 AM

Return:
Flight 1: MPH -> MNL
Return: April 22, 2024, 9:00 AM
Arrive: April 22, 2024, 10:00 AM

Flight 2: MNL -> LAX
Depart: April 27, 2024, 9:00 PM
Arrive: April 27, 2024, 7:30 PM

Time Travel
The Philippines is 15 hours ahead of US Pacific Time. So even if the flight is less than a day, you’ll lose a day when you get there. But you gain back the time on your way back home!

To make it by the wedding, the latest you can leave the US is Thursday, April 18, 2024 - not recommended but doable.

Jet Lag
Give yourself an extra day upon arriving to the Philippines as well as when you return home to adjust to the time change. Your future self will thank you!

Travel Tip: We recommend arriving to the Philippines on Thursday April 18th, or Friday April 19th, to give yourself enough time to get situated and adjusted for the wedding. Since you won’t be staying for just the weekend (It’s vacation, you traveled this far already, you might as well make the most of it!). We suggest you extend your stay into the following week and either join us for some fun activities and/or explore on your own!

Flights to Manila

Philippine Airlines

PROS: The only nonstop flight options to Manila – saves the most on total travel time.

CONS: They are not your cheapest option.


Stop: none, direct to Manila.

Eva Airlines

PROS: They’re usually the cheapest flights. Taiwan is fun to explore (we’re talking night markets for our foodies).

CONS: More travel time for flying and layovers.


Stop: usually via Taiwan (about 2.5 hour flight to Manila)

Singapore Airlines

PROS: Singapore is a Hot Spot destination in Asia and a cultural melting pot.

CONS: Almost as expensive as PAL. More travel time since you’ll have at least 1 extra stop.

Stop: usually via Singapore (about 3.5 hour flight to Manila)

Want to search for other options?

There are a ton of other airlines that fly in to Manila! Don’t like these options? Check out others! When you find the airline of your choice, we recommend booking directly on their website. Prices should be comparable and you’ll get better customer service!

Flights to Caticlan

Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific-NOT RECOMMENDED see note

Air Asia

NOTE: Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and Air Asia are the only airlines that fly to and from Caticlan (MPH).

UPDATE: As of May 2023, there have been many Cebu Pacific complaints that involve multiple flight delays and/or cancellations (24 hours before planned departure). Rebooked flights have not been guaranteed (it may be cancelled again). We do not recommend booking Cebu Pacific. If you pick this option - you’ve been warned.

Airport Information

  • Tom Bradley International Airport

    Los Angeles, California, USA

    Location Identifier: LAX

    Many guests are expected to depart from or transit through this airport.

    Airport parking is expensive. We recommend parking at one of the close parking garages or hotels around the area and shuttling to the airport.

  • Ninoy Aquino International Airport

    Manila, Philippines

    Location Identifier: MNL

    Most international flights will arrive in Manila (your port of entry).

    Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are not walking distance apart. Give yourself time for your connection if you’re moving terminals. Terminal reassignments happened in April 2023. Know your airline terminal.

  • Godofredo P. Ramos Airport

    Caticlan, Boracay, Philippines

    Location Identifier: MPH

    This is one of the two airports in Boracay.

    For your connecting flight from Manila, it is recommended to fly to this airport directly. It is the location for boat transfers to Boracay Island. Via Kalibo, you would need to take a 2-hour car ride to Caticlan.