Cheap flights from Manila to Cebu from £47

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Mon, May 18
Manila MNLCebu CEB
£47
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Fri, May 15
Manila MNLCebu CEB
£47
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Tue, May 12
Manila MNLCebu CEB
£58
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Fri, May 22
Manila MNLCebu CEB
£60
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Sat, May 23
Manila MNLCebu CEB
£60
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Thu, May 21
Manila MNLCebu CEB
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Fri, May 15 – Mon, May 18
Manila MNLCebu CEB
£93
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Mon, May 18 – Fri, May 22
Manila MNLCebu CEB
£93
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Mon, May 18 – Wed, May 20
Manila MNLCebu CEB
£100
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Sat, May 23 – Wed, May 27
Manila MNLCebu CEB
£101
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Fri, May 22 – Wed, May 27
Manila MNLCebu CEB
£101
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Fri, May 15 – Tue, May 19
Manila MNLCebu CEB
£103
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How much do flights to Cebu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£47

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£98

Cheapest round-trip

£93

Average round-trip

£112

Nonstop flights in April

£52 – £120

Getting from Cebu airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: MyBus and jeepneys.

Cebu is served by Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB), located approximately 14 km east of Cebu City center on Mactan Island. The airport is connected to the mainland via two bridges. Airport transfers to city center destinations include taxis, ride-hailing services, the MyBus express service, jeepneys, hotel shuttles, and private transfers. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours when congestion on the bridges can cause delays.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-90 min

₱40 (approximately $0.70 USD)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-60 min

₱250-₱450 (approximately $4.50–8 USD; metered fare)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

₱300-₱500 (approximately $5.50–9 USD; surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

cashless payment option

30-60 min

₱350-₱550 (approximately $6–10 USD; fixed airport rate)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

air-conditioned comfort

60-120 min

₱20-₱50 (approximately $0.35–0.90 USD; requires transfer)

frequent during daytime (traffic dependent)

local experience

30-60 min

₱0-₱800 (free to $14 USD; varies by hotel)

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

30-60 min

₱800-₱1,500 (approximately $14–27 USD; pre-booked)

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

groups and families

30-60 min

₱1,500-₱3,500 (approximately $27–63 USD per day)

by reservation (traffic dependent)

island exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in PHP; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic congestion on the Marcelo Fernan and Mandaue-Mactan bridges can significantly extend travel times, especially during rush hours (7–9 AM and 5–8 PM).
  • Yellow metered taxis use meters; white airport taxis charge fixed rates that are typically higher.
  • MyBus operates from the airport to SM City Cebu and Parkmall; service may be limited late at night.
  • Jeepneys require walking to the main road and typically involve transfers; not recommended for travelers with heavy luggage.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cebu

Depart from
Ninoy Aquino International
Arrive to
Mactan–Cebu International
Average flights per week
332
Flight distance
567 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Manila to Cebu in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
Cebu Pacific
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Philippines AirAsia
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Philippine Airlines
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Cebu Pacific
---------2396
Philippines AirAsia
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Philippine Airlines
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Weekly flights: 20 totalDaily flights: 2.86 averageMost flights: Saturday 9 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Cebu Pacific
4252179
Philippines AirAsia
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Philippine Airlines
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Weekly flights: 30 totalDaily flights: 4.29 averageMost flights: Sunday 9 flights
AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Cebu Pacific
12171211131312
Philippines AirAsia
---------------41
Philippine Airlines
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Weekly flights: 95 totalDaily flights: 13.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 17 flights

Check-in for a flight from Manila to Cebu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Cebu PacificCEB5JNo
Philippine AirlinesPALPRYes
Philippines AirAsiaEZDZ2No
CebGoSRQDGNo
Asiana AirlinesAAROZYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cebu

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C24°C
February29°C24°C
March30°C24°C
April31°C25°C
May32°C26°C
June31°C26°C
July30°C25°C
August31°C26°C
September31°C25°C
October30°C25°C
November30°C25°C
December29°C25°C
Hottest Month
32°C
May
Coldest month
24°C
February
Sunny days
165
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Apr
84%
29°C24°C
19 Apr
87%
30°C24°C
Monday
13 Apr
88%
29°C24°C
20 Apr
85%
30°C25°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
86%
30°C25°C
21 Apr
87%
30°C25°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
29°C24°C
22 Apr
30°C25°C
Thursday
16 Apr
87%
29°C24°C
23 Apr
30°C25°C
Friday
17 Apr
29°C23°C
24 Apr
30°C25°C
Saturday
18 Apr
30°C23°C
25 Apr
80%
31°C24°C
The distance between Manila and Cebu is 567 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, CebGo, and Asiana Airlines. Manila and Cebu have 332 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Manila to Cebu?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Manila and Cebu takes around 1.5 hours.
What is the flight distance between Manila and Cebu?
The flight distance between Manila and Cebu is 567 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Manila and Cebu?
Several carriers operate flights between Manila and Cebu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Cebu Pacific, Philippines AirAsia, Philippine Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Manila?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Manila and Caticlan, London, Puerto Princesa, Busuanga, Palawan, El Nido, Palawan, Del Carmen, Davao, Panglao, Tagbilaran, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Tacloban, Cagayan de Oro, Bacolod, Iloilo City, Singapore, Dumaguete, Denpasar, Legazpi.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cebu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cebu and Busuanga, Palawan, Puerto Princesa, Del Carmen, El Nido, Palawan, Davao, London, Caticlan, Bangkok, Singapore, Cagayan de Oro, Angeles, Tokyo, Iloilo City, Manchester, Dubai, Denpasar, Hong Kong, Osaka, Ho Chi Minh City, Butuan.
What airports are near Manila?
The main airport in Manila is Ninoy Aquino International. It is also served by Ninoy Aquino International, Clark International.
What airports are near Cebu?
The main airport in Cebu is Mactan–Cebu International. It is also served by Mactan–Cebu International, Sibulan.
Which airlines fly between Manila and Cebu?
Currently, you can fly between Manila and Cebu with Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, CebGo, Asiana Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Manila and Cebu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Manila and Cebu, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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