The cheapest month to fly from Manila to Cebu is October, with fares from €52. The most expensive period is August, when prices can reach €67+ — a difference of €15 per ticket. Booking on a Monday and travelling off-peak can save you significantly on the 567 km MNL–CEB sector.
Based on 355 real fares found on this route over the last 12 months, showing the cheapest seen in each of 9 months. Updated 30 Aug 2026.
| Month | From price | vs cheapest | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | €54 | +€2 | Best value |
| February | €53 | +€1 | Best value |
| March | €55 | +€3 | Best value |
| July | €61 | +€9 | Best value |
| August | €67 | +€15 | Expensive |
| September | €53 | +€1 | Best value |
| October | €52 | Cheapest | Best value |
| November | €53 | +€1 | Best value |
| December | €54 | +€2 | Best value |
On the Manila–Cebu route, Mondays are typically the cheapest day to fly, while Saturdays are most expensive. Mid-week departures (Tuesday, Wednesday) save an average of 15–25% compared to weekend travel.
Top-rated tours and experiences in Cebu, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.
Nightly rates in Cebu for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.
| Airline | Code | Role | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines Airlines | PR | Operates | Airbus Industrie A319, Airbus Industrie A330, Airbus Industrie A320 |
| Cebu Pacific | 5J | Operates | Airbus Industrie A320, Airbus Industrie A319, Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR |
| AirAsia Philippines | Z2 | Operates | Airbus Industrie A320, Airbus Industrie A319 |
| PAL Express | 2P | Operates | Airbus Industrie A320 |
| Elitavia | DG | Operates | Airbus Industrie A319 |
| Departs | Booking site | Stops | Duration | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 Oct | Авиасейлс | Direct | 3h 10m | €52 |
| Sat 13 Feb | Kiwi.com | Direct | 2h 50m | €53 |
| Fri 2 Oct | Kiwi.com | Direct | 2h 50m | €53 |
| Wed 9 Sep | Авиасейлс | Direct | 3h 15m | €53 |
| Thu 5 Nov | Авиасейлс | Direct | 2h 45m | €53 |
| Tue 3 Nov | Авиасейлс | Direct | 2h 55m | €53 |
| Mon 16 Nov | Авиасейлс | Direct | 2h 55m | €53 |
| Tue 22 Sep | Kiwi.com | Direct | 2h 45m | €53 |
| Mon 9 Nov | Авиасейлс | Direct | 3h 05m | €54 |
| Thu 11 Feb | Авиасейлс | Direct | 2h 50m | €54 |
