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Cheap Davao Flights from the US

Top routes with lowest fares found in the last 48 hours. Prices shown are round-trip per person including taxes.

LAX → DVO

Los Angeles → Davao
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round-trip · via MNL or SIN

SFO → DVO

San Francisco → Davao
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round-trip · via MNL or SIN

JFK → DVO

New York → Davao
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round-trip · via MNL or ICN

SEA → DVO

Seattle → Davao
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round-trip · via MNL or ICN

ORD → DVO

Chicago → Davao
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round-trip · via MNL or ICN

IAH → DVO

Houston → Davao
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round-trip · via MNL or ICN

* Price Disclaimer: Fares shown are the lowest round-trip economy class prices found in the last 48 hours, per person, and include all taxes and carrier-imposed fees. Prices are subject to availability and may change without notice. Seats at advertised fares are limited. Additional baggage fees, seat selection charges, and other optional extras are not included. Fares are valid for the specific dates and routes shown. Prices displayed in USD. Final fare is confirmed at time of booking.

Airlines with Flights to Davao (DVO)

Compare carriers and hub connections for flights from the US to Davao.

AirlineHub / ConnectionKey US RoutesApprox. Travel TimeCode
Philippine AirlinesManila (MNL)LAX, SFO, JFK, SEA, ORD, IAH (via MNL ~1.5h to DVO)18–24hPR
Cebu PacificManila (MNL) / Cebu (CEB)MNL, CEB (domestic ~1–1.5h to DVO)domestic5J
AirAsia PhilippinesManila (MNL)MNL (domestic ~1.5h to DVO)domesticZ2
Korean AirSeoul (ICN)JFK, LAX, SEA, ORD (via ICN ~4h to MNL then DVO)19–24hKE
Singapore AirlinesSingapore (SIN)JFK, LAX, SFO (via SIN ~3h to MNL then DVO)19–24hSQ
Japan AirlinesTokyo (NRT)JFK, LAX, ORD (via NRT ~4h to MNL then DVO)19–24hJL

Why Fly to Davao, Philippines?

Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) connects to Manila and Cebu with Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and AirAsia Philippines. Most US travelers connect via Manila (MNL) or Singapore (SIN). From Davao you can take a 30-minute ferry to Samal Island (extraordinary beaches, Hagimit Falls), visit the Philippine Eagle Center (40 min north), and join guided Mount Apo treks (2–3 days, the Philippines’ most extraordinary wilderness hiking).

Philippine Eagle Center — World’s Largest Eagle
The Philippine Eagle Center (40 min north of Davao city, Malagos area) — a breeding and conservation facility for the Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi, the world’s largest eagle by length and wingspan up to 2.2m, the Philippines’ national bird, with fewer than 800 individuals remaining in the wild) — is the most important wildlife conservation facility in the Philippines, offering extraordinary close encounters with captive eagles, Philippine crocodiles, and endemic Mindanao wildlife in a forest setting of exceptional beauty.
Mount Apo — Philippines’ Highest Peak
Mount Apo (2,954m, 60 km west of Davao) — the Philippines’ highest peak and most biodiverse mountain, a dormant volcano whose extraordinary montane forest (pitcher plants, rhododendrons, tree ferns, orchids of extraordinary diversity) and summit sulfur lake create a 2–3 day trekking experience of exceptional wilderness character — is the Philippines’ most challenging and most rewarding mountain, requiring a certified guide and advance registration with the DENR.
Samal Island — Island Beach Escape (30 min)
Samal Island (Island Garden City of Samal, 30 min by ferry from Davao’s Santa Ana Wharf) — a 290km² island of extraordinary beach diversity (Paradise Beach, Coral Garden, Hagimit Falls, the Monfort Bat Cave housing the world’s largest Geoffroy’s Rousette fruit bat colony — 1.8 million bats) — is Davao’s extraordinary doorstep beach escape, its crystal-clear Davao Gulf water and extraordinary bat cave creating a day or overnight trip of remarkable natural diversity.
Davao Durian — Philippines’ Fruit Capital
Davao is the undisputed durian capital of the Philippines — producing 80%+ of the national harvest, with durian stalls, durian candy, durian ice cream, durian coffee, and dedicated durian restaurants throughout the city. The PuyatFoods and Philippine Durian Center on Claveria Street are the finest tasting stops; the Davao City Farmersfield Market at dawn has the most extraordinary variety of durian cultivars. For first-time durian tasters, the D101 variety (less sulphurous, more custard-like) is the recommended introduction.
Davao Crocodile Park — Conservation & Culture
The Davao Crocodile Park (15 min from city center) — a wildlife conservation facility housing Philippine and saltwater crocodiles, Mindanao pythons, Philippine deer, and rare Philippine wildlife alongside an extraordinary collection of Mindanaoan cultural artifacts and tribal textiles — is Davao’s most visited attraction, combining wildlife conservation with an extraordinary introduction to the extraordinarily diverse indigenous cultures of Mindanao (the Bagobo, Manobo, B’laan, and T’boli peoples).

Davao Airport (DVO) — Quick Facts

IATA Code

DVO

ICAO Code

RPMD

Distance to City

~12 km north of Davao city center

Bus to Center

~25 min (airport bus)

Taxi to Center

~20 min (PHP 250–380 / ~$4–7)

Terminals

1 Terminal (Terminal 2 under development)

Nearest Alt. Hub

Manila MNL (~1.5h by air), Cebu CEB (~1h by air)

Currency

Philippine Peso (PHP); USD widely accepted

Time Zone

PST (UTC+8)

Insider Tips

How to Find the Cheapest Davao Airfare

Practical strategies to reduce the cost of your Davao airline tickets from the USA.

Book 6–8 Weeks Ahead

Davao airfare from the US tends to be lowest when booked 6–8 weeks before departure.

Fly Mid-Week (Tue–Wed)

Tuesday and Wednesday departures to Davao are consistently 10–20% cheaper than weekend flights.

Philippine Airlines via Manila — Best US–Davao Routing

Philippine Airlines (via MNL, ~1.5h domestic to DVO) is the most direct US–Davao routing — PAL serves LAX, SFO, JFK, SEA, ORD, and IAH nonstop from the US to Manila, with multiple daily DVO connections. Korean Air via Seoul (ICN, then MNL to DVO) is excellent for travelers not near a PAL gateway city. Cebu Pacific and AirAsia Philippines offer competitive Manila–Davao domestic fares.

Book Mount Apo Trekking Through a Certified Guide — Required

Mount Apo trekking requires DENR registration and a certified guide — independent trekking without a guide is prohibited. Book through Davao-based operators (Davao Outdoors, Trails and Touches) at least 4–6 weeks ahead; permits are limited and popular trails (Kidapawan Trail, Sta. Cruz Trail) fill on weekends and Philippine holidays. The 2-night/3-day Kidapawan Trail is the most popular and most accessible route; the summit sulfur lake at 2,800m is the most extraordinary feature of the climb.

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Flights to Davao from US — Top Questions

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Cali is served by CLO Airport (IATA: CLO, ICAO: SKCL), located ~20 km northeast of Cali city center. Medellín MDE (~1h by air), Bogotá BOG (~1h by air) is the nearest alternative hub.

Top airlines include Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia Philippines. Check for nonstop and connecting options from your US departure city.

Shoulder seasons offer the best Davao airfare. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Wednesday) are typically 10–20% cheaper than weekend flights.

Flight times to Davao (DVO) vary by departure city — from under 2 hours from nearby gateways to 24+ hours for long-haul international routings.

Davao Airport (DVO) is located ~12 km north of Davao city center. Bus takes approximately ~25 min (airport bus), while a taxi takes around ~20 min (PHP 250–380 / ~$4–7).

Flights to Davao from the US — Your Complete Guide

Economy round-trip fares to Davao (DVO) typically range $799–$1,500 round-trip. Compare all airlines and lock in the best Davao airfare. No booking fees — ever.

Everything to Know About Cheap Flights to Davao

Flights to Davao from USA

Davao is the Philippines’ third-largest city and the primary hub of Mindanao — the country’s largest island and most biodiverse region, a city of 1.8 million on Davao Gulf where the extraordinary Philippine Eagle Center (the breeding facility for the Philippine Eagle — the world’s largest eagle by wingspan, the Philippines’ national bird, critically endangered), the extraordinary Mount Apo (2,954m, the Philippines’ highest peak, a 2–3 day trek through extraordinary montane forest with pitcher plants, orchids, and Philippine Deer), and the extraordinary durian culture (Davao produces 80%+ of the Philippines’ durian, and the city’s stalls, markets, and dedicated durian restaurants celebrate the ‘King of Fruits’ with extraordinary intensity) make it one of the Philippines’ most naturally and culturally distinctive destinations. Use AirlineTickets.services to find the lowest cheap flights to Davao from your US departure city.

Davao Airfare: Budget Tips

Davao airfare from the USA typically ranges $799–$1,500 round-trip in economy. Use flexible date search and fare alerts to secure the best deal on Davao airline tickets.

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