Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Cebu is 13 hours ahead of Philadelphia and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your PHL to CEB flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to tour a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Hamad International Airport is a well-known stop between PHL and CEB.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Currently, 486 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 984 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PHL to CEB if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from PHL to CEB by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL's address is 8500 Essington Ave.
77% of flights that leave from Philadelphia International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to PHL:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
If you're getting in on a late Philadelphia International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near CEB:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cebu and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Mactan-Cebu International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
April is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Cebu in September.
When reserving your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Cebu, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PHL to CEB around that time if you like cooler conditions.