Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
The timezone in Cebu is UTC+8, which is 12 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your PHL to CEB flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Hamad International Airport is a popular stopover on the PHL to CEB route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
R 8,959 is the lowest price for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 20,236. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PHL to CEB, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
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Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL's address is Industrial Highway and Island Road.
78.93% of flights leaving from Philadelphia International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Philadelphia International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near PHL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
If you have a late Philadelphia International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near CEB:
Hit the road running by picking up a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cebu and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Mactan-Cebu International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of 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 Philadelphia International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Cebu in February.
Lock in your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport for May if you'd like to visit Cebu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PHL to CEB in February. Average temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Philippines
Cebu is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Philippines just waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres south-east of Cebu, a visit to Davao will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like People's Park, D' Bone Collector Museum and Lon Wa Temple.
If you're eager to discover another side of Philippines, consider 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.
