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Among airlines operating Cebu City to Manila flights:

• Philippine Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Cebu City and Manila. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Cebu Pacific
• Philippine Airlines
• Philippines AirAsia

Flights from Cebu City to Manila usually depart from Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB) and arrive at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Philippines AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Cebu Pacific: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Philippine Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cebu City to Manila:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $95 return, compared with $275 via a stopover through Cagayan de Oro Laguindingan (CGY).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $6–$139 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Philippines AirAsia and Cebu Pacific. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Connecting flights from Cebu City to Manila most commonly pass through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Cagayan de Oro Laguindingan (CGY) – 33% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Cebu City to Manila route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $89 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $107, a difference of $18. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cebu City to Manila route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 59 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Cebu City to Manila flights, with 36% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 27%, Evening flights for 20%, and Afternoon flights for 17%.

Some of the most popular sights in Manila are Ermita Church, Robinson's Place, and Philippine General Hospital. These are among the most viewed places in Manila on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cebu City to Manila:

• Earliest: departs at 00:05 and lands at 01:34
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 01:24.

The flight takes about 1h 29m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 38% above the route average of $95. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Cebu City to Manila takes 1h 29m, covering 913 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Cebu City to Manila are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $64.

Philippine Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Philippines AirAsia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Cebu City to Manila flights are:

• Philippine Airlines: 86% on time
• Philippines AirAsia: 85% on time
• Cebu Pacific: 83% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Cagayan de Oro Laguindingan (CGY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 52m, compared to 17h 08m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Europcar
· Hertz
· Avis
· Thrifty
· Fox

Return flights from Cebu City to Manila range from $73 to $132, with an average of $95 over the past 12 months. Anything below $73 counts as a good deal.