Flying from Chicago to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB): What you need to know
Mactan Cebu International Airport is located in Cebu. The city is in the UTC+8 timezone and is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Chicago to CEB. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Going away during a peak time like July? Popular seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to CEB. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
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ORD is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Mactan Cebu International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
70% of flights departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can get to MDW from central Chicago in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 16 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to CEB flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
76% of flights out of Chicago Midway International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The trip to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 2 hours by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Chicago to Mactan Cebu International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to the check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance record of RFD is 71%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Mactan Cebu International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CEB instead:
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Chicago to Mactan Cebu International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Central Cebu is around 11 kilometres from Mactan Cebu International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It'll take around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
At the moment, 451 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Mactan Cebu International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 842 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to CEB. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to go to Cebu. January is when most people book flights from Chicago to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Cebu is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Chicago to CEB plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Mactan Cebu International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Cebu
After booking your flight from Chicago to Mactan Cebu International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cebu:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Cebu when you're ready to see the sights. Kick things off at Bohol followed by Rainforest Park Cebu and TOPS Cebu.
Explore more of the Philippines
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in the Philippines, head for Iloilo, about 161 kilometres west of Cebu. Molo Church, Tomulto Flower Farm and Museo Iloilo are the start of reasons to visit.