Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Cebu is 12 hours ahead of New York and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your JFK to CEB flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between JFK and CEB:
Hong Kong International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Currently, RM2,117 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM3,938. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from JFK to CEB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to see 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 JFK to CEB.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near JFK? If you've booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Book a hotel close to CEB if you're on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car and discover Cebu and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, National and Enterprise are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Mactan-Cebu International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan-Cebu International Airport to the centre of Cebu has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Cebu. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Cebu is May, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from JFK 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.
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