Travelling from Seattle to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Seattle to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE) are the main airports in Seattle.
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is located in Cebu. The city operates in the UTC+8 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of Seattle.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Seattle to CEB.
With more travellers during busy periods like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas and local events or festivals.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Seattle to CEB. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
SEA is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Have an early flight from Seattle to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)
Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Seattle to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from Lake Union Sea Plane Base:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to LKE in about 23 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 11 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Seattle to CEB, unwind in one of these hotels close to Lake Union Sea Plane Base:
About Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Seattle to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CEB instead:
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
From Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Cebu is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 47 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
For a one-way ticket from Seattle to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, $715 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from $1,245. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change based on availability.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for flight tickets from Seattle to CEB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool to compare the prices of tickets from Seattle to Mactan-Cebu International Airport across each month. We've highlighted the lowest fares in green, making it easy to choose a flight within your budget.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to Cebu. Alternatively, join the crowds and take off in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Seattle to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
When booking your flight from Seattle to CEB, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Cebu, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 33ºC.
Visit in February for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 23ºC and 30ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Seattle to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
More about Cebu
After locking in your flight from Seattle to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cebu:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Cebu is to explore its most popular attractions. Highlights include Taoist Temple Cebu, Tops Lookout and Cebu IT Park.
Complete your Cebu trip with a car rental
Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Seattle to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Cebu. Explore the offers and instantly compare your options on pick-up convenience, price, and more.