Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Cebu is 16 hours ahead of San Diego and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your SAN to CEB flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
At the moment, 409 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 806 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SAN to CEB if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from San Diego International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SAN to CEB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
SAN's address is N Harbour Dr.
Of all flights departing from San Diego International Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to San Diego International Airport from central San Diego, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near SAN:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Diego International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CEB instead:
Grab a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car and discover Cebu and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, National and Enterprise are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Mactan-Cebu International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
From Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Cebu is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Cebu. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in September.
When booking your flight from San Diego International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Cebu, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SAN to CEB sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.