Flying from Manila to Cebu

The distance between Manila and Cebu is approximately 567.91km. The average flight time between Manila and Cebu is 1 hour 30 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. October is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
S$ 31
Cebu Pacific Cebu Pacific MNL-CEB 1h 35m · Direct Tue, Sep 15
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Cheapest return
S$ 74
Philippines AirAsia Inc Philippines AirAsia Inc MNL-CEB 1h 30m · Direct Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23
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Best time to book
January
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
567.91km
Flight distance
1h 30m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest flights from Manila to Cebu in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at S$ 31, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 74.

Popular airlines from Manila to Cebu

You can choose from 3 airlines flying from Manila to Cebu, including Cebu Pacific, Philippines AirAsia Inc and Philippine Airlines. Cebu Pacific currently offers the cheapest direct ticket on this route.
Cebu Pacific logo Cebu Pacific
Philippines AirAsia Inc logo Philippines AirAsia Inc
Philippine Airlines logo Philippine Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Manila to Cebu according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Manila to Cebu.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Manila to Cebu?

The average price of one-way flights from Manila to Cebu purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Manila to Cebu is January, with an average price of S$ 24, and the most expensive month is June, with an average price of up to S$ 30.

S$ 30
S$ 27
S$ 24
S$ 21
    Cheapest
  • S$ 25
    Aug
  • S$ 26
    Sep
  • S$ 26
    Oct
  • S$ 28
    Nov
  • S$ 28
    Dec
  • S$ 24
    Jan
  • S$ 24
    Feb
  • S$ 25
    Mar
  • S$ 29
    Apr
  • S$ 29
    May
  • S$ 30
    Jun
  • S$ 29
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Manila to Cebu?

The average price of round-trip flights from Manila to Cebu purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Manila to Cebu is February, with an average price of S$ 55, and the most expensive month is June, with an average price of up to S$ 93.

S$ 93
S$ 74
S$ 55
S$ 36
    Cheapest
  • S$ 76
    Aug
  • S$ 70
    Sep
  • S$ 76
    Oct
  • S$ 72
    Nov
  • S$ 77
    Dec
  • S$ 60
    Jan
  • S$ 55
    Feb
  • S$ 59
    Mar
  • S$ 76
    Apr
  • S$ 88
    May
  • S$ 93
    Jun
  • S$ 88
    Jul

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Manila (MNL) to Cebu (CEB)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Cebu Pacific offers one-way fares as low as S$ 31 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MNL to CEB on Tue, Sep 15), while Philippines AirAsia Inc offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 74 departing on Sat, Sep 19 and returning on Wed, Sep 23.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Manila to Cebu with the following airlines, including: Cebu Pacific Philippines AirAsia Inc Philippine Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to fly from Manila (MNL) to Cebu (CEB).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Manila to Cebu is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 175 flight per week flying from Manila to Cebu. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Philippines AirAsia Inc: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- Z2763 (05:50)
  • To find best deals on flights from Manila to Cebu, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Sep 15, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 31.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Cebu Pacific.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cebu travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Manila to Cebu is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Manila to Cebu on August 25, 2026 with Philippines AirAsia Inc, with prices starting at S$ 30.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cebu, with Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MNL-CEB) is by far the most common option on this route: Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB).
  • The time difference between Cebu and Manila is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Manila to Cebu is S$ 80. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Manila to Cebu is S$ 97. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Manila and Cebu, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Cebu Pacific and Philippines AirAsia Incare the most popular budget airlines flying from Manila to Cebu. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the lowest estimated prices found in the last 24 hours and include all taxes and fees.

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Real-time pricing updates

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.