Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Cebu's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Cebu 12 hours ahead of Detroit.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your DTW to CEB flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Incheon International Airport is a top stopover on the DTW to CEB route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Right now, R 10,084 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 23,041. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DTW to CEB, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
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Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Of all flights leaving Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 75.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near DTW:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Consider staying in a hotel near CEB if you're on a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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 to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Mactan-Cebu International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Cebu. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
April is the busiest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Cebu in February.
The warmest month in Cebu is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from DTW to CEB in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Philippines
You've visited Cebu, now it's time to discover more of Philippines. Journey around 418 kilometres south-east to Davao to tick off its popular sights. From People's Park to D' Bone Collector Museum and Lon Wa Temple, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Philippines, head for General Santos, roughly 483 kilometres south of Cebu. Sanchez Peak, Bagong Buhay EcoPark (Purok 15 Mabuhay) and The Lord's Day Ministry International - Gen. San. Are the start of reasons to visit.