Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Cebu's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Cebu 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to CEB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between SFO and CEB:
Incheon International Airport
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight is 375 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 676 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SFO to CEB, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near SFO:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
If you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near CEB:
Grab a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car and explore Cebu and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, National and Enterprise are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Mactan-Cebu International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan-Cebu International Airport to central Cebu has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Cebu. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in September.
The warmest month in Cebu is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to CEB in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.