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Flight deals from Melbourne Tullamarine to Mactan-Cebu International

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Mactan-Cebu International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne Tullamarine to Mactan-Cebu International flights are currently cheapest in November.

Melbourne Tullamarine to Mactan-Cebu International: Alternative routes

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

Melbourne to Cebu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$419
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Mactan-Cebu International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Mactan-Cebu International is $419. 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 Melbourne Tullamarine to Mactan-Cebu International. But we found flights with one or more stops from $419.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Mactan-Cebu International.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Mactan-Cebu International is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport on Wednesday, 5 November 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport 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.
Currently, Cebu Pacific offers the cheapest flight tickets to Mactan-Cebu International.

Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Cebu is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to CEB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MEL and CEB include:

    • Ninoy Aquino International Airport

    • Changi International Airport

    • Hong Kong International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight is $232. A return plane ticket right now is $419. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • To score cheap tickets from MEL to CEB, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.

  • If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from MEL to CEB by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.

Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel near MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)

Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu

  • From Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Cebu is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.

When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)

  • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Cebu. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

  • Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport for May if you'd like to go to Cebu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from MEL to CEB in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.

Explore more of Philippines

  • You've seen Cebu, now it's time to discover other parts of Philippines. Travel about 418 kilometres south-east to Davao to tick off its top sights. From People's Park to D' Bone Collector Museum and Lon Wa Temple, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • If there's time to check out another major destination in Philippines, consider General Santos, roughly 483 kilometres south of Cebu. Sanchez Peak, Bagong Buhay EcoPark (Purok 15 Mabuhay) and The Lord's Day Ministry International - Gen. San. Are highlights.

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