Find Cheap Flights from Manila to Cebu City (MNL - CEB)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Manila to Cebu City and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$59	Philippines AirAsia Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Mon, Jul 6	The cheapest round-trip flight from Manila to Cebu City is currently $59
Cheapest one-way flight	$25	Philippines AirAsia Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Manila to Cebu City is currently $25
Last-minute weekend getaway	$216	Philippines AirAsia Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Manila to Cebu City is currently $216
Cheapest business class flights	$350	Philippine Airlines Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Manila to Cebu City is currently $350

Fastest flight	1 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Manila to Cebu City takes 1 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Manila to Cebu City is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $35–50
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $70–115

Popular airlines from Manila to Cebu City

Cebu Pacific

Nonstop

from $75

Typical price: $50–105

115 weekly nonstop flights

MNL - CEB Every day

455 weekly connecting flights

MNL - CEB Every day
Philippine Airlines

Nonstop

from $76

Typical price: $60–130

74 weekly nonstop flights

MNL - CEB Every day

413 weekly connecting flights

MNL - CEB Every day
Philippines AirAsia

Nonstop

from $59

Typical price: $45–90

66 weekly nonstop flights

MNL - CEB Every day

63 weekly connecting flights

MNL - CEB Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $2,239

Typical price: $2,050–2,200

21 weekly connecting flights

MNL - CEB Every day
EVA Air

from $1,120

Typical price: $1,000–1,150

14 weekly connecting flights

MNL - CEB Every day
Scoot

13 weekly connecting flights

MNL - CEB Every day

Popular airports near Manila

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

Manila Philippines 28 min 6 mi
Clark International Airport (CRK)

Angeles Philippines 1 hr 32 min 49 mi

Popular airports near Cebu City

Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)

Cebu City Philippines 33 min 5 mi
Panglao International Airport (TAG)

Panglao Philippines 3 hr 38 min 50 mi
Dumaguete–Sibulan Airport (DGT)

Dumaguete City Philippines 4 hr 43 min 78 mi
Bacolod–Silay International Airport (BCD)

Bacolod Philippines 6 hr 29 min 68 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Manila to Cebu City

The cheapest flights from Manila to Cebu City are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $35 to $50.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Manila to Cebu City recently found on Google Flights was with Philippines AirAsia from $59. The cheapest one-way flight was with Philippines AirAsia from $25.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Cebu Pacific flight from Manila to Cebu City is $75, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Philippine Airlines flight from Manila to Cebu City is $76, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Philippines AirAsia flight from Manila to Cebu City is $59, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Manila to Cebu City is $2,239, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest EVA Air flight from Manila to Cebu City is $1,120, flying from May 14 to May 17.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Manila to Cebu City starts at $59 from Thu, Jul 2 to Mon, Jul 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $25 and departs on Wed, Jul 8.

1 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Manila to Cebu City.

Dec–Jun can be a popular time to visit Cebu's many beaches and dive sites. The climate is warm and humid year-round, with a rainy season Jun–Nov. Typhoons are most likely Oct–Dec. Sinulog (Jan) features Christian processions, traditional dance and colorful parades in honor of a relic brought to the Philippines by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan. Christian holidays including Holy Week and Easter (dates vary, Mar/Apr) and Christmas (Dec) are also widely celebrated.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Manila to Cebu City.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Manila to Cebu City really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Manila to Cebu City.

In terms of nonstop flights, Cebu Pacific is the most popular. Cebu Pacific offers 115 nonstop flights and 455 connecting flights per week. Cebu Pacific flies from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) .

Other popular airlines flying from Manila to Cebu City are:

Philippine Airlines offers 74 nonstop flights and 413 connecting flights per week. Philippine Airlines flies from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) .
Philippines AirAsia offers 66 nonstop flights and 63 connecting flights per week. Philippines AirAsia flies from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) .
Cathay Pacific offers 21 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) .
EVA Air offers 14 connecting flights per week. EVA Air flies from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) .
Scoot offers 13 connecting flights per week. Scoot flies from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Manila and Cebu City.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Manila to Cebu City recently found on Google Flights was with Philippines AirAsia from $59. The cheapest one-way flight was with Philippines AirAsia from $25.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Cebu Pacific flight from Manila to Cebu City is $75, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Philippine Airlines flight from Manila to Cebu City is $76, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Philippines AirAsia flight from Manila to Cebu City is $59, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Manila to Cebu City is $2,239, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest EVA Air flight from Manila to Cebu City is $1,120, flying from May 14 to May 17.

Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and Philippines AirAsia fly direct from Manila to Cebu City.

There are 115 Cebu Pacific direct flights from Manila to Cebu City per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 74 Philippine Airlines direct flights from Manila to Cebu City per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 66 Philippines AirAsia direct flights from Manila to Cebu City per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Manila and Cebu City at price $216 is offered by Philippines AirAsia from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and Philippines AirAsia fly direct from Manila to Cebu City.

There are 115 Cebu Pacific direct flights from Manila to Cebu City per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 74 Philippine Airlines direct flights from Manila to Cebu City per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 66 Philippines AirAsia direct flights from Manila to Cebu City per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Manila to Cebu City on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Manila and Cebu City start at $59 from Thu, Jul 2 to Mon, Jul 6 with Philippines AirAsia.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Manila to Cebu City, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Manila and Cebu City start at $350 from Thu, Jul 2 to Sun, Jul 5 with Philippine Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Manila and Cebu City start at $59 from Thu, Jul 2 to Mon, Jul 6.

To book business class trips from Manila to Cebu City, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Manila and Cebu City starts at $216 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Philippines AirAsia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Manila and Cebu City at price $216 is offered by Philippines AirAsia from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

To find last-minute flight deals from Manila to Cebu City, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.