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Flight deals from New York to Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £659. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cebu.£622 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Mar, returning Thu, 12 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £622, select.
Cebu.£622 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Jan, returning Mon, 2 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 26 Jan, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £622, select.
Cebu.£628 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £628, select.
Cebu.£633 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Wed, 13 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £633, select.
Cebu.£659 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Feb, returning Sat, 7 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 4 Feb, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Sat, 7 Feb, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £659, select.
Cebu.£681 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Feb, returning Wed, 4 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from New York LaGuardia on Wed, 25 Feb, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £681, select.
Cebu.£685 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May, returning Sun, 17 May.Return flight with Asiana Airlines and Cebu Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Sun, 17 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £685, select.
Cebu.£693 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Asiana Airlines and Philippines AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with Philippines AirAsia, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £693, select.
Cebu.£696 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £696, select.
Cebu.£703 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Mar, returning Wed, 8 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From £703, select.
Cebu.£735 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 17 May, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £735, select.
Cebu.£742 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Jan, returning Thu, 29 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from New York LaGuardia on Thu, 22 Jan, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Thu, 29 Jan, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From £742, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Mactan-Cebu International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Mactan-Cebu International flights are currently cheapest in March.
Jan
from £742
Feb
from £659
Mar
from £622
Apr
from £744
May
from £685
Jun
from £817
Jul
from £910
Aug
from £2,963
Sep
from £628
Oct
from £800
Nov
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Dec
from £911

New York to Mactan-Cebu International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York to Cebu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Mactan-Cebu International.

Mactan-Cebu International

6 miles from central Cebu
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New York to Cebu: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found£622
Cheapest month to flyJanuary

Finding cheap flights from New York to Mactan-Cebu International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Mactan-Cebu International is £622. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from New York to Mactan-Cebu International. But we found flights with one stop from £622.
As of January 2026, there are no flights flying from New York to Mactan-Cebu International.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Mactan-Cebu International is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Mactan-Cebu International Airport on Monday, 26 January 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York and Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Mactan-Cebu International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cebu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Mactan-Cebu International is United .

Travelling from New York to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): What you need to know

  • When looking for your flight from New York to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB), there's a good selection of airports you can fly out of. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are New York's major terminals.

  • Mactan-Cebu International Airport is located in Cebu. The city follows the UTC+8 timezone and is 12 hours ahead of New York.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from New York to CEB.

  • Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.

Airports in New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from New York to CEB leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:

    • Incheon International Airport (ICN)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

    • Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

  • The journey from central New York to JFK takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kms (30 miles) in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from New York to Mactan-Cebu International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:

  • When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Split up your flight from New York to Mactan-Cebu International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and CEB are:

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

    • Narita International Airport (NRT)

  • You can get to EWR from the centre of New York in approximately 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 24 kms (15 miles) or so.

  • Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to CEB flight:

  • 73.3% of all departures from Newark Liberty International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.

  • The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • LGA is around 18 kms (11 miles) from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 25 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.

  • Make catching an early New York to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to LaGuardia Airport and get to your check-in counter with time to spare:

  • With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, LGA is a reliable starting point for any trip.

  • You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.

About Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CEB:

  • Follow your own route with a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise and discover more of Cebu and beyond.

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your New York to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is £278. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £622. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from New York to CEB if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.

  • Cheap New York 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 fly out on the cheapest day.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from New York to CEB.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from New York to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.

The best time to fly from New York to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)

  • Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Cebu. July is when most people book flights from New York to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.

  • Before locking in your New York to CEB plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Cebu, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • February sees temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to Mactan-Cebu International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Cebu

Explore more of the Philippines

  • Cebu is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the Philippines just waiting to be explored. About 161 kms (100 miles) west of Cebu, a visit to Iloilo will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Sunflower Garden, Molo Church and Iloilo Instagramma Walls.

  • Around 241 kms (150 miles) south of Cebu, Iligan is another favourite stop in the Philippines. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Dao River Escapade, Timoga Cold Springs and Mimbalot Falls.

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