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Cheap flights from Manila to Cebu City

MNL — CEB
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Cebu City Mactan Intl are usually found in November or February, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Manila to Cebu City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manila (MNL) to Cebu City (CEB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

S$ 64

Good round-trip deal

S$ 68 or less

Good one-way deal

S$ 34 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (S$ 5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Manila to Cebu City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cebu City from Manila with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Manila to Cebu City

How far ahead should I book a flight from Manila to Cebu City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Manila to Cebu City. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Manila to Cebu City is 63 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manila to Cebu City?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to Cebu City (average of S$ 164). Flying from Manila to Cebu City in December is currently the most expensive (average of S$ 256). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MNL to CEB?

Find hourly flight availability from Manila to Cebu City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Manila to Cebu City in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cebu City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cebu City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cebu City. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, andPhilippines AirAsia from Manila to Cebu City. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
911 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Cristian,Aug 2025

MNL - SFO

The biggest issue was the elderly couple that keep kicking, grabbing, and hitting our seats. The other issue was other flyers listening to their devices without headphones. The seats were hard for a 12 hour flight.
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
911 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
911 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Cristian,Aug 2025

MNL - SFO

The biggest issue was the elderly couple that keep kicking, grabbing, and hitting our seats. The other issue was other flyers listening to their devices without headphones. The seats were hard for a 12 hour flight.
Cebu Pacific
6.8
Okay
201 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
911 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Cristian,Aug 2025

MNL - SFO

The biggest issue was the elderly couple that keep kicking, grabbing, and hitting our seats. The other issue was other flyers listening to their devices without headphones. The seats were hard for a 12 hour flight.
Philippines AirAsia
6.6
Okay
113 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
911 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Cristian,Aug 2025

MNL - SFO

The biggest issue was the elderly couple that keep kicking, grabbing, and hitting our seats. The other issue was other flyers listening to their devices without headphones. The seats were hard for a 12 hour flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Manila to Cebu City flight route?

    This flight path from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Cebu City Mactan Intl was viewed by 259 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manila to Cebu City round-trip?

    According to our current data, Cebu Pacific (S$ 38), Philippines AirAsia (S$ 54), and Philippine Airlines (S$ 57) offers the cheapest pricing from Manila to Cebu City. Cebu Pacific is currently priced 52% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Manila to Cebu City?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Manila to Cebu City are ANA (94%), Garuda Indonesia (93%) and PAL Express (91%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manila to Cebu City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Manila to Cebu City flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Manila to Cebu City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manila to Cebu City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Manila to Cebu City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manila to Cebu City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manila to Cebu City?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to Cebu City (average of S$ 164). Flying from Manila to Cebu City in December is currently the most expensive (average of S$ 256). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Manila to Cebu City on these airlines

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Top 3 airlines flying from Manila to Cebu City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Manila to Cebu City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 200,618 searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cebu PacificCheapestS$ 38AverageS$ 83FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Philippines AirAsiaCheapestS$ 54AverageS$ 86FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time53%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapestS$ 57AverageS$ 97FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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