Flying from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Cebu is 16 hours ahead of Sacramento and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your SMF to CEB flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight is $863. A round-trip fare right now is $1,406. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SMF to CEB if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Sacramento International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
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Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from SMF land on time.
Central Sacramento to Sacramento International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you need somewhere to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, have a look at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG. It's a short ride from SMF.
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sacramento International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CEB instead:
Pick up a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car and explore Cebu and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, National and Enterprise are top providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Mactan-Cebu International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
April is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Cebu in September.
The warmest month in Cebu is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Sacramento International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SMF to CEB in February. Temperatures average between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.