Traveling from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Cebu's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Cebu 15 hours ahead of Seattle.
To ensure you catch your SEA to CEB flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between SEA and CEB include:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Narita International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Right now, $320 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $719. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from SEA to CEB, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SEA to CEB is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that take off from SEA arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport from central Seattle, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near SEA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Consider staying in a hotel near CEB if you have a late Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car and discover Cebu and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, National and Enterprise are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Mactan-Cebu International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan-Cebu International Airport to the center of Cebu has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometers away.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The quietest month for a flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is February, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Cebu based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Cebu is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SEA to CEB sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
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