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Airlines
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Per week
₱9k
From (est.)
3.5h
Nonstop
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SIN · Southeast Asia
- Country
- Singapore
- Capital
- Singapore
- Currency
- SGD
- Visa for PH
- Visa-free entry for PH passport
- OFW relevance
- High — major OFW corridor
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Scoot
TR
- Frequency
- 7× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid)
- OFW program
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Davao to Singapore Flights — Schedule, Carriers, Best Time | 2026
Davao to Singapore Flights — 2026
Davao (DVO) to Singapore (SIN) is Mindanao’s only direct ASEAN OFW corridor, flown nonstop daily by Scoot with around 7 weekly departures and a 3.5-hour block. Off-peak roundtrip economy fares sit between PHP 13,000-19,500, climbing during Christmas and Chinese New Year. Route serves Mindanao-based skilled-migrant OFWs, business travelers, at growing tourism — sulit alternative kaysa connecting via MNL or CEB.
Route at a glance
- Distance & duration: ~3.5 hours nonstop, DVO to SIN.
- Carriers nonstop: Scoot (TR) — sole operator since 2023.
- Frequency: ~7 weekly departures, daily.
- OFW corridor: Yes — Mindanao skilled-migrant + domestic worker base.
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Best time to book
Cheapest pockets are February through early March and mid-September through mid-November, when fares dip to PHP 11,500-15,000 roundtrip. Avoid the Dec 15-Jan 5 balikbayan rush at the Chinese New Year window (late Jan-Feb), kasi demand from Mindanao OFW kabayan heading home and returning to SG pushes fares past PHP 28,000. Book 8-12 weeks ahead for tipid pricing po. Single-carrier route means inventory tight — last-minute fares within 14 days are almost always mahal. Tuesday-Wednesday departures usually cheaper than weekend banks.
Carriers compared
| Feature | Scoot (TR) |
|---|---|
| Typical economy roundtrip | PHP 13,000-19,500 |
| Base baggage | 0 kg (paid bundle) |
| OFW uplift | none |
| Frequency ex-DVO | ~7 weekly (daily) |
| Onboard meal | Buy on board |
| Connecting alternative | Via MNL/CEB on PR, 5J, SQ — adds 4-7 hours |
Fare bracket (peso-first)
- Low (Feb-Mar, Sep-mid-Nov): PHP 11,500-15,000 (SGD 275-360 / USD 205-270).
- Mid (Apr-Jul, late Nov): PHP 16,000-22,000 (SGD 385-530 / USD 285-395).
- Peak (CNY, Dec 15-Jan 5): PHP 28,000-36,000 (SGD 670-865 / USD 500-645).
OFW-specific notes
Kabayan, ang DVO-SIN direct corridor sulit para sa Mindanao-based skilled-migrant kabayan — walang gulo connecting via MNL or CEB. Scoot’s pay-as-you-go bundle requires advance baggage purchase — para sa pasalubong runs, mas mura ang prepaid online (PHP 1,500-3,500) kaysa airport counter buy (PHP 4,000-6,000). Always carry work permit and IPA letter — Changi T2 immigration sometimes asks Mindanao first-timers. Paano kung delayed ang flight? Scoot tends to bump pax 24-48 hours kasi single daily bank lang. Connecting alternative via MNL/CEB on PAL, Cebu Pacific, or Singapore Airlines adds 4-7 hours but offers more flexibility.
FAQ
Magkano ang ticket Davao to Singapore? Roughly PHP 13,000-19,500 (SGD 310-465 / USD 230-345) roundtrip economy off-peak; peak hits PHP 28,000-36,000.
Visa-free ba ang Pinoy sa Singapore? Oo po — 30 days visa-free. OFWs travel under employment pass.
Mas mura ba galing Davao kaysa Manila? Hindi po, usually PHP 2,000-3,500 mahal kasi Scoot lang ang lone carrier. Pero sulit kapag Mindanao-based kayo.
Sino ang nag-fly DVO-SIN nonstop? Scoot lang since 2023. PAL at Cebu Pacific don’t currently operate nonstop — connect via MNL/CEB.
Related guides on this site
- OFW flights guide →
- Singapore Airlines carrier guide →
- Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) →
- Best time to book flights from the Philippines →
Updated 9 May 2026. Maria Santos is a pseudonymous editorial persona; content is researched and edited by Filipino travel and OFW specialists. About the author →.