Travelling from Los Angeles to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB): What you need to know
Cebu is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Mactan Cebu International Airport is located in Cebu, which is in the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Los Angeles to CEB, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
December is a busy travel month. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Los Angeles to CEB leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Located around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Mactan Cebu International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Los Angeles International Airport has a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from LAX land at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
You can arrive at VNY from central Los Angeles in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 29 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to CEB flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Van Nuys Airport:
About Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Los Angeles to Mactan Cebu International Airport. Make yourself comfy 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 set of wheels. Alamo, National and Enterprise are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Los Angeles to Mactan Cebu International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Central Cebu is around 11 kilometres from Mactan Cebu International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Mactan Cebu International Airport is $572. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $936. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Los Angeles to CEB. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable Los Angeles to Mactan Cebu International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Los Angeles to CEB.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. October is the quietest month to go to Cebu. December is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Cebu is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Los Angeles to CEB plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
February sees temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Mactan Cebu International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cebu
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Mactan Cebu International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cebu:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Cebu when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Bohol followed by Pining Garden Resorts and Jack's Beach Resort.
Explore more of the Philippines
Around 161 kilometres west of Cebu, Iloilo is another essential stop in the Philippines. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Sunflower Garden, Molo Church and Iloilo Instagramma Walls.