Travelling from Los Angeles to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Los Angeles. Explore your options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when planning your flight from Los Angeles to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB).
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is located in Cebu. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Los Angeles to CEB. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to CEB that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between LAX and CEB include:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
The journey from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Los Angeles to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX reach their destination on time.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to CEB flight:
About Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Los Angeles to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near CEB instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise and explore beyond Cebu's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Currently, R 5,952 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,784. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to CEB if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Cheap Los Angeles to Mactan-Cebu International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
February is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB), while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Cebu based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Los Angeles to CEB plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. May is the warmest month in Cebu, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles 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
After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cebu:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Bohol, Boracay Gateway Tour and Pining Garden Resorts are attractions you won't want to skip in Cebu.
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 top attractions include Sunflower Garden, Molo Church and Iloilo Instagramma Walls.
Iligan is another well-known destination in the Philippines and is around 241 kilometres south of Cebu. No journey is complete without dropping by Dao River Escapade, Timoga Cold Springs and Mimbalot Falls.
