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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Manila to Cebu City:

• Earliest: departs at 00:00 and lands at 01:30
• Latest: departs at 23:45 and lands at 01:15.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Manila to Cebu City.

A direct flight from Manila to Cebu City takes 1h 30m, covering 913 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Manila to Cebu City range from $92 to $164, with an average of $121 over the past 12 months. Anything below $92 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 36% above the $121 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $121 return, compared with $349 via a stopover through Davao City Francisco Bangoy (DVO).

Cebu Pacific is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Philippine Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Manila to Cebu City flights are:

• Cebu Pacific: 83% on time
• Philippine Airlines: 83% on time
• AirAsia: 82% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $9–$178 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Philippines AirAsia and Cebu Pacific. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-900neo variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Manila to Cebu City flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 32%, Evening flights for 21%, and Afternoon flights for 13%.

One-way fares from Manila to Cebu City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $64, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Cebu City Mactan Intl Airport (CEB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $12 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Thrifty
• National
• Hertz
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from Manila to Cebu City usually depart from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) and arrive at Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Manila to Cebu City route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 02m.

One-stop flights from Manila to Cebu City most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Davao City Francisco Bangoy (DVO) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) – 17% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from Manila to Cebu City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $118 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $125, a difference of $7.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Manila and Cebu City. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Cebu Pacific
• Philippine Airlines
• Philippines AirAsia

Flying via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 29m, compared to 17h 19m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 19h 54m via Davao City Francisco Bangoy (DVO).

Among airlines operating Manila to Cebu City flights:

• Philippine Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Philippines AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Cebu Pacific: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Philippine Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.