Flying from Chicago to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): What you need to know
Chicago has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Chicago to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) taking off from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
The timezone in Cebu is UTC+8, which is 13 hours ahead of Chicago. Mactan-Cebu International Airport is located in Cebu.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Chicago to CEB.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Chicago to CEB leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
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Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to O'Hare International Airport:
Of the departures from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% land on time at their destination.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Chicago to CEB flight? Check in to a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77.88%.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The trip to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive as expected. At RFD, that rate is 76.19%.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CEB instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise to explore Cebu and beyond.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Chicago to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is R 6,291. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 12,925. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to CEB. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Chicago to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB). July is when most people travel to Cebu. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in February.
Book a Chicago to CEB plane ticket departing in May if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cebu to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Mactan-Cebu International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Cebu
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Cebu right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Mactan-Cebu International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Bohol, Boracay Gateway Tour and Pining Garden Resorts are highlights which should feature on every Cebu itinerary.
Explore more of the Philippines
Iloilo is just one of the many cities in the Philippines waiting to be explored once you've seen Cebu. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Sunflower Garden, Molo Church and Iloilo Instagramma Walls.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in the Philippines, consider Iligan, roughly 241 kilometres south of Cebu. Dao River Escapade, Timoga Cold Springs and Mimbalot Falls are key reasons to visit.
