Cheap Flights Davao to
Caticlan (Boracay) 🌊
The only direct Davao → Caticlan flight runs 3x a week on Cebu Pacific. We track every fare, flag when seats are about to sell out, and tell you when connecting via Manila or Cebu actually beats waiting.
Davao → Caticlan (Boracay), Philippines
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No ferry exists between Davao and Caticlan — here's your real backup
Davao (Mindanao) and Caticlan (Panay) sit on opposite sides of the Philippine archipelago with no direct sea route connecting them. So when the 3x-weekly Cebu Pacific direct flight is sold out — which happens fast around Kadayawan, Holy Week, and LaBoracay — your only real option is a connecting flight through Manila or Cebu. Expect ₱4,500–₱7,500 total and 4–7 hours of travel time depending on the layover, versus the 1h30m nonstop. Always check the direct flight first; it's cheaper and faster whenever seats remain.
DVO → Caticlan flight deals today
Cheapest one-way fares from Davao Francisco Bangoy International (DVO) to Godofredo P. Ramos Airport (MPH) · Prices in PHP
📅 DVO → Caticlan Price Calendar
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Best time to fly DVO → Caticlan
Month-by-month price guide for Davao to Caticlan flights — remember, there are only 3 departures a week
Real costs for Davao travellers
Here's what ₱9,000 vs ₱25,000 all-in actually gets you in Boracay for a long weekend — flight and port fees included
Things Dabawenyos always get wrong about this route
Five mistakes first-time Davao-to-Boracay travellers consistently make
It doesn't. Cebu Pacific runs flight 5J4734 only on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday — once a day on those three days, with a single aircraft. There is no PAL, AirAsia, or Cebgo direct service to fall back on. If you're planning around Kadayawan or a long weekend, that flight can sell out 3–4 weeks ahead. Miss it and you're not rebooking the next day — you're connecting through Manila or Cebu instead.
Godofredo P. Ramos Airport (Caticlan) has a short runway that limits which aircraft can land there. That's part of why this route has far fewer seats and tighter baggage rules than Dabawenyos are used to on busier routes — 7 kg cabin allowance is standard, and checked baggage should be added at booking, not assumed. Weigh your bags at home; excess baggage counters at small regional airports move slowly.
Landing at Caticlan doesn't put you on Boracay — you still need a tricycle to the jetty (₱50–₱75), a terminal fee (₱150 each way, ₱300 round trip), a one-time environmental fee (₱150 for Filipino tourists), and a boat ticket (₱50–₱100) to actually reach the island. Budget ₱600–₱700 total each way doing it yourself, or ₱950–₱1,050 per person for a pre-booked door-to-door van-and-boat transfer.
Boracay has roughly 14 ATMs, mostly along the main road and near D'Mall, and most cap withdrawals at ₱10,000 per transaction. During Christmas, Holy Week, and LaBoracay, machines can run dry entirely. Resorts and D'Mall restaurants take cards, but tricycles, beach vendors, and market food are cash-only. Withdraw what you need before an island-hopping day, not during one.
Kadayawan runs all of August, with the main street-dancing weekend around August 14–16. Because this route only has three flights a week, Davao-side demand alone — locals flying out before the crowds, or family flying in for the festival — can fill the plane, even though Boracay itself is in its quieter wet season then. If you're flying around Kadayawan for any reason, book this flight 6–8 weeks out regardless of what the Boracay calendar suggests.
Airlines flying DVO → Caticlan
One of the thinnest domestic routes in the country — a single carrier, three flights a week
💡 Baggage tip: the direct Cebu Pacific flight is 7 kg cabin-only by default — add checked baggage at booking, since Caticlan's small terminal makes airport add-ons slow. Connecting itineraries via Manila or Cebu carry two separate baggage allowances, so double-check each leg.
Boracay travel guide for Davao visitors
Everything you need to know before you fly from DVO to MPH
✈️ If the direct flight is sold out
- No ferry exists between Davao and Boracay — Mindanao and Panay are on opposite sides of the archipelago
- Backup: connect through Manila (MNL) or Cebu (CEB) on PAL, AirAsia, or Cebu Pacific
- Expect ₱4,500–₱7,500 total and 4–7 hours of travel versus the 1h30m nonstop
- Always check the direct Mon/Wed/Fri flight first — it's faster and usually cheaper
- Set a piso-fare.com alert so you know the moment direct seats reopen
🛥️ Caticlan Airport to Boracay Island
- Tricycle from airport to Caticlan Jetty Port: ₱50–₱75 per person, 5–10 minutes
- Terminal fee ₱150 each way (₱300 round trip) + environmental fee ₱150 (one-time, local tourist)
- Pump boat crossing to Cagban Port: ₱50–₱100, 10–15 minutes
- Pre-booked door-to-door van + boat transfer: ₱950–₱1,050 per person, no queuing
- Total DIY cost door to door: roughly ₱600–₱700 each way
💰 Budget in Boracay
- Budget: ₱1,300–₱2,200/day covers a Station 3 guesthouse, meals, and local transport
- Mid-range: ₱3,500–₱6,000/day for a 3-star Station 1/2 hotel and sit-down dining
- Talipapa Market seafood — buy raw, pay a nearby carinderia ₱50–₱100 "cook fee" (locally called "pa-lutu")
- Boracay runs pricier than most Visayas beach towns because of limited flight competition
- ATMs cap at ₱10,000/withdrawal and can run dry during Christmas, Holy Week, and LaBoracay
🏖️ Where to go on Boracay
- White Beach (Station 1–3) — the main event; Station 1 is quieter and upscale, Station 2 is nightlife-heavy, Station 3 is budget-friendly
- Puka Shell Beach — calmer, less crowded, north end of the island
- Mount Luho — island viewpoint, ₱100 entrance, best at sunset
- Ariel's Point — cliff diving and boat day trip, ₱2,500–₱3,000 all-in
- Bulabog Beach — kite and windsurfing side of the island, best Nov–Apr for wind
🏨 Where to stay on Boracay
- Station 1: quieter, upscale resorts directly on the widest stretch of White Beach (₱4,000–₱10,000+/night)
- Station 2: D'Mall, restaurants, nightlife — most convenient but busiest (₱2,500–₱6,000/night)
- Station 3: budget guesthouses, quieter, 10-minute walk to the main beach action (₱800–₱2,500/night)
- Book 3–6 months ahead for Christmas, Holy Week, and LaBoracay (late April)
- Watch for the green algae bloom on White Beach, most common February–May
🍖 Must-eat on Boracay
- Talipapa Market seafood — buy fresh catch by the kilo, have a stall cook it for a small fee
- Jonah's Fruit Shake — a Boracay institution since the 1980s, mango shakes from ₱90
- Halo-Halo de Boracay — the local take on the classic Filipino dessert
- D'Talipapa — the covered wet market version, good for a cheaper seafood dinner than Station 2 restaurants
- Grilled liempo and inasal stalls — cheap eats near the back roads away from the beachfront markup
Boracay trip budget from Davao
Typical costs for a 3-night Boracay trip — all amounts in Philippine Peso (PHP)
| Item | Budget | Mid-range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈ Flight (one-way) | ₱2,800–3,500 | ₱3,800–5,500 | No fare war on this route — off-peak vs peak, not seat-sale vs regular |
| 🛥️ Airport-to-island transfer | ₱600–700 | ₱950–1,050 | DIY tricycle+boat+fees vs pre-booked door-to-door van |
| 🏨 Hotel (per night) | ₱800–1,500 | ₱3,500–8,000 | Station 3 guesthouse vs Station 1/2 beachfront resort |
| 🍖 Meals (per day) | ₱400–700 | ₱1,200–2,500 | Talipapa Market + carinderia vs beachfront restaurants |
| 🤿 Activities | ₱100–300 | ₱2,500–5,000 | Free beach + Mt. Luho vs island hopping + Ariel's Point |
| 🎁 Pasalubong / shopping | ₱300–600 | ₱1,000–2,500 | D'Talipapa dried mangoes and local pasalubong stalls |
| 📊 Total (3 nights) | ~₱6,000–7,500 | ~₱15,000–24,000 | Excludes flight. Add ₱2,800–₱5,500 one-way for the flight itself. |
6 tips for booking DVO→Caticlan around a 3-flights-a-week schedule
This isn't a piso-fare route — here's what actually saves you money and stress
Subscribe to fare alerts — but reset your expectations
We track this route daily, but don't expect a ₱99 piso fare. Cebu Pacific has no competition here, so the realistic "great deal" is ₱2,499–₱2,999, not the sub-₱500 fares you'd see on Davao–Manila. Subscribe anyway — even a ₱500 dip is worth catching.
Book 6–8 weeks ahead, always
With only 3 departures a week and a single small aircraft, this route sells out faster than its daily-flight cousins. Book 6–8 weeks out as a baseline, and 3–4 months out for Kadayawan, Holy Week, LaBoracay, or Christmas.
Know your Monday/Wednesday/Friday options before you plan dates
Flight 5J4734 only departs those three days. Build your Boracay trip around the schedule, not the other way around — a Tuesday flight to Caticlan simply doesn't exist on this route.
Have a connecting-flight plan B ready
If the direct flight is sold out or doesn't fit your dates, connecting via Manila or Cebu is your only real alternative — there's no ferry. Price it out early so you're not scrambling at the last minute.
Add baggage at booking — the airport counter is slow
The 7 kg cabin-only base fare is standard on this route. Adding checked baggage at booking is cheaper and faster than doing it at Caticlan's small terminal, where counters aren't built for high volume.
Target February, June, July, or September
These are consistently the lowest-fare months on this route — outside Holy Week, LaBoracay, Kadayawan, and the Christmas stretch, demand on both ends is low enough that fares settle near ₱2,800–₱3,900.
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Davao to Caticlan flights — what you need to know
Cheap flights from Davao to Caticlan behave nothing like the busier domestic routes Dabawenyos are used to. Cebu Pacific is the only airline flying this route nonstop, and it only operates three times a week — Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, on flight 5J4734, taking roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes. There's no PAL, AirAsia, or Cebgo direct option, and no daily departure to fall back on if your first-choice date is full. That single fact shapes everything else about how you should plan and book this trip, from how far ahead you reserve a seat to what you do when the calendar doesn't cooperate.
The cheapest time to book this route
We track this route daily, and the pattern is consistent: February, June, July, and September are the cheapest months, with one-way fares typically settling between ₱2,800 and ₱3,900. Because there's no competing airline to force a price war, don't expect the sub-₱500 piso fares that make headlines on routes like Davao–Manila — the realistic "great deal" here is ₱2,499 to ₱2,999. Our honest opinion: book 6–8 weeks ahead as a default, not the 3-week window that works fine on higher-frequency routes. With only three departures a week and a single aircraft, this route sells out faster than its capacity would suggest.
What Boracay actually costs a Davao traveller
Beyond the flight, budget for the parts that don't show up on a booking confirmation: a tricycle to Caticlan Jetty Port, a ₱150 terminal fee each way, a one-time ₱150 environmental fee, and a boat ticket to the island — roughly ₱600–₱700 total each way if you handle it yourself, or ₱950–₱1,050 per person for a pre-booked door-to-door transfer. A modest 3-night trip on a Station 3 guesthouse budget runs ₱6,000–₱7,500 excluding the flight; a comfortable Station 1 or 2 stay with island-hopping tours pushes ₱15,000–₱24,000.
Why this route behaves differently from Davao–Manila or Davao–Cebu
Two structural facts explain the fares: Caticlan's runway is short enough that only smaller aircraft can land there, capping how many seats Cebu Pacific can sell each week, and there's simply no ferry connecting Mindanao to Panay — Davao and Boracay sit on opposite sides of the archipelago. That means when the direct flight sells out, the only real backup is a connecting itinerary through Manila or Cebu, adding several hours and often ₱1,500–₱3,000 to the total cost. It also means demand spikes compound in unusual ways: Kadayawan in mid-August fills Davao-side seats even though Boracay itself is quiet then, while Holy Week and the late-April LaBoracay period squeeze both ends of the flight simultaneously.
How piso-fare.com tracks this route
We pull live DVO–MPH fares daily from Travelpayouts and log the 30-day, 90-day, and 1-year price lows so you can see whether today's number is actually good or just average for a thin route. If you're weighing this flight against a Kadayawan trip home or a Boracay long weekend, subscribe to our alert above — on a route with only three departures a week, knowing the moment a fare drops matters more than it does almost anywhere else in the country.
Content reviewed 2026-07-30 · Prices update automatically every day
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