Boracay is a small island in the central Philippines, only seven kilometres long, with one of the world's most famous beaches. White Beach runs for about four kilometres of powder-fine sand, and at sunset the sky fills with the sails of paraw, traditional outrigger boats you can hire for an evening cruise. On the far side of the island, Bulabog Beach is a kitesurfing spot from November to April.
Flights to Caticlan, with a short boat across, are the largest cost, at A$1,686 for two. A$732 covers a comfortable room for seven nights, and A$682 covers meals and day-to-day spending. Staying a short walk back from the beach, rather than on the sand, makes the room go further.
What Boracay is known for
Best time to visit: November to April
Cost by month
A week for two from Sydney (est. flights, stay & food), by the month you travel.
From other cities
The same week for two (est. flights, stay & food), by the city you fly from.
Where Boracay ranks
How we priced this: two travellers, seven nights, at the Comfortable level, from Sydney unless another city is shown, with no month chosen (a year-round average). Prices checked on 4 November 2026. Totals are estimates of return flights, accommodation, and daily food and spending; they aren't package prices. The flight price from Sydney is a model estimate because we don't yet have cached fares for that route. The month list uses each month's flight and hotel season. Open the trip to change the dates, city or comfort level and see it re-priced.
Questions
When is the cheapest time to go to Boracay?
From Sydney, August is the cheapest month, at an est. A$2,819 for two for a week. It's outside the dry season, so expect showers. The best time to visit is November to April. December is the dearest month, at an est. A$4,139.
How do you get to Boracay?
Fly to Caticlan, usually via Manila, then take a 15-minute boat across to the island. Some flights land at Kalibo instead, about two hours away by road.
Is Boracay cheaper from Perth?
Yes, Perth is the cheapest place to fly from, at an est. A$2,897 for two for a week. From Adelaide it's an est. A$3,009, from Brisbane A$3,012 and from Melbourne A$3,108. See it in romantic getaways for two from Adelaide.
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