Travelling from Tampa to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): What you need to know
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is Tampa's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Tampa to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) departing from here.
The timezone in Cebu is UTC+8, which is 12 hours ahead of Tampa. Mactan-Cebu International Airport is located in Cebu.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Tampa to CEB.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The journey from central Tampa to TPA takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Tampa International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Tampa to Mactan-Cebu International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights leaving Tampa International Airport, 78.59% land on time at their destination.
TPA is located at 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
On public transport, you can travel from central Tampa to PIE in around 2 hours 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 29 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport the day before your Tampa to CEB flight:
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.01%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.
The street address for PIE is Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Tampa to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CEB instead:
Grab a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car and explore Cebu and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, National and Enterprise are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Tampa to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Currently, R 15,342 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 18,079. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Tampa to CEB, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Cheap Tampa to Mactan-Cebu International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Tampa to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB). Visit Cebu in February for a more low-key escape.
Book a Tampa to CEB plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cebu to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
February sees temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Tampa to Mactan-Cebu International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Cebu
Start your Cebu trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Tampa to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Bohol, Boracay Gateway Tour and Pining Garden Resorts are top sights which should be on any well-planned Cebu itinerary.
Explore more of the Philippines
You've visited Cebu, now it's time to explore more of the Philippines. Journey around 161 kilometres west to Iloilo to tick off its popular sights. From Sunflower Garden to Molo Church and Iloilo Instagramma Walls, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Iligan is another essential stop in the Philippines and is around 241 kilometres south of Cebu. No trip is complete without visiting Dao River Escapade, Timoga Cold Springs and Mimbalot Falls.