Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Cebu's timezone is UTC+8, making Cebu 12 hours ahead of Washington DC.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your IAD to CEB flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Many travellers pass through Incheon International Airport when flying between IAD and CEB.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight is RM2,015. A round-trip fare is currently RM3,555. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from IAD to CEB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from IAD to CEB.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD's address is 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to Washington Dulles International Airport's on-time performance, 74.39% of flights complete their journey on time.
Washington Dulles International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 3 hours 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to IAD? If you're catching an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Consider booking a hotel near CEB if you're catching a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car and discover Cebu and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, National and Enterprise are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Mactan-Cebu International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Cebu. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
April is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Cebu in February.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles International 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 IAD to CEB in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
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