On this page, you can find and buy flight tickets from Manila to Cebu City. The direct distance between the cities is 569 km, and a high volume of air traffic provides about 222 flights per week.
Flights on this route are operated by Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, and AirAsia. Before booking, we recommend checking how to get to the departure airport and looking up transportation from the terminal to your hotel in advance.
The table shows direct flights Manila → Cebu City on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 1 h 20 min. Regular flights are operated by Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia and China Airlines. Departures from Ninoy Aquino International Airport airports, arrivals at Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Manila — Cebu City by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 72 in e, and the most expensive are around AED 324 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Manila → Cebu City, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 200 | medium | May | AED 205 | medium | Sep | AED 163 | low |
| Feb | AED 168 | low | Jun | AED 228 | high | Oct | AED 172 | low |
| Mar | AED 214 | medium | Jul | AED 196 | medium | Nov | AED 186 | medium |
| Apr | AED 224 | high | Aug | AED 158 | low | Dec | AED 242 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The weather in Cebu City remains consistently warm throughout the year. The hottest month is May, with an average temperature of 30.1°C, while December is considered the rainiest month, seeing the highest levels of precipitation.
Budget flights are more common in the fall: in October, ticket prices start AED 72, and in September, AED 73. In May, prices reach their peak, averaging AED 162 for a one-way flight.
The optimal time to travel is March, when the weather is relatively dry and ticket prices remain moderate. Avoid flying in late spring if your main goal is to save on your budget.
There are 14 airlines operating on this route, with Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and AirAsia Philippines handling the majority of flights. Most flights are direct, allowing you to reach your destination as quickly as possible. Detailed information on departure times and available route options can be found in the list below.
Flights Manila — Cebu City depart from Ninoy Aquino International Airport and arrive at Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
A direct flight covering 569 km takes an average of 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes, depending on the airline and aircraft type.
Regular service is provided by carriers such as Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, and AirAsia Philippines, along with several international airlines.
Yes, this is one of the busiest domestic routes, so numerous direct, non-stop flights are available daily.
Prices change constantly depending on demand and the season. You can always check the current minimum for specific dates in the low-price calendar on this page.
Flights from the capital arrive at Mactan-Cebu International Airport, which is located on a neighboring island and connected by bridges to the center of Cebu City.
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