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Cheapest round-trip
₱4,875
Typical prices: ₱3,654–₱6,488
Cebu Pacific
Sun 10/28Sun 11/4
ZAM - CEB • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
₱2,438
Typical prices: ₱2,053-₱4,458
Cebu Pacific
Mon 10/29
ZAM - CEB • Non-stop
Direct flights
You can fly nonstop with Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines. Average duration is 1h 10m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 83% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 11 weeks in advance save around 59% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Zamboanga City to Cebu City (ZAM-CEB)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Zamboanga City to Cebu City

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
Cebu Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 2:25 pmZAM  Zamboanga City-CEB Cebu City Mactan Intl
1h 05mnonstop
Cebu Pacific Logo
8:50 am - 10:00 amCEB  Cebu City Mactan Intl-ZAM Zamboanga City
1h 10mnonstop
₱4,875Cebu Pacific
Sat, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 27
Philippine Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 11:45 amZAM  Zamboanga City-CEB Cebu City Mactan Intl
1h 20mnonstop
Philippine Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 5:10 pmCEB  Cebu City Mactan Intl-ZAM Zamboanga City
1h 20mnonstop
₱5,125Philippine Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 27
Philippine Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 6:55 pmZAM  Zamboanga City-CEB Cebu City Mactan Intl
1h 15mnonstop
Philippine Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 5:10 pmCEB  Cebu City Mactan Intl-ZAM Zamboanga City
1h 20mnonstop
₱5,125Philippine Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
Philippine Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 6:55 pmZAM  Zamboanga City-CEB Cebu City Mactan Intl
1h 15mnonstop
Philippine Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 5:10 pmCEB  Cebu City Mactan Intl-ZAM Zamboanga City
1h 20mnonstop
₱5,125Philippine Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 20
Cebu Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 2:25 pmZAM  Zamboanga City-CEB Cebu City Mactan Intl
1h 05mnonstop
Cebu Pacific Logo
8:50 am - 10:00 amCEB  Cebu City Mactan Intl-ZAM Zamboanga City
1h 10mnonstop
₱5,188Cebu Pacific
Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 6:55 pmZAM  Zamboanga City-CEB Cebu City Mactan Intl
1h 15mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 10:00 amCEB  Cebu City Mactan Intl-ZAM Zamboanga City
1h 10mnonstop
₱5,313Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 2:25 pmZAM  Zamboanga City-CEB Cebu City Mactan Intl
1h 05mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 5:10 pmCEB  Cebu City Mactan Intl-ZAM Zamboanga City
1h 20mnonstop
₱5,813Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 6:35 pmZAM  Zamboanga City-CEB Cebu City Mactan Intl
1h 20mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 10:00 amCEB  Cebu City Mactan Intl-ZAM Zamboanga City
1h 10mnonstop
₱6,125Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 3 - Thu, Jan 7
Cebu Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 2:25 pmZAM  Zamboanga City-CEB Cebu City Mactan Intl
1h 05mnonstop
Cebu Pacific Logo
11:30 am - 12:40 pmCEB  Cebu City Mactan Intl-ZAM Zamboanga City
1h 10mnonstop
₱6,313Cebu Pacific
Sat, Dec 26 - Tue, Dec 29
Cebu Pacific Logo
4:05 pm - 5:10 pmZAM  Zamboanga City-CEB Cebu City Mactan Intl
1h 05mnonstop
Cebu Pacific Logo
11:30 am - 12:40 pmCEB  Cebu City Mactan Intl-ZAM Zamboanga City
1h 10mnonstop
₱6,375Cebu Pacific
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Zamboanga City to Cebu City flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Zamboanga City to Cebu City with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Zamboanga City to Cebu City?

Round-trip flights from Zamboanga City to Cebu City start at ₱4,875. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from ₱3,654 to ₱6,488. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₱4,875 on Cebu Pacific.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zamboanga City to Cebu City?

Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zamboanga City to Cebu City and is 13% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day, with flight prices 16% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zamboanga City to Cebu City?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Zamboanga City to Cebu City at ₱4,063 round-trip.
•July (₱5,500) and December (₱5,375) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 35% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Zamboanga City to Cebu City the cheapest?

Flights from Zamboanga City to Cebu City are cheapest 11 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 59% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Zamboanga City to Cebu City flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

₱2,438
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
Flight from Zamboanga City to Cebu City

When to book flights from Zamboanga City to Cebu City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zamboanga City to Cebu City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Zamboanga City to Cebu City flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Zamboanga City to Cebu City?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zamboanga City to Cebu City:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:55 pm and lands at 2:05 pm
    • Latest: departs at 5:50 pm and lands at 7:00 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 10m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Zamboanga City to Cebu City?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Zamboanga City to Cebu City.

  • How long is a flight from Zamboanga City to Cebu City?

    A nonstop flight from Zamboanga City to Cebu City takes 1h 10m, covering 694 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Zamboanga City to Cebu City?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Zamboanga City to Cebu City flight?

    Round-trip flights from Zamboanga City to Cebu City range from ₱3,654 to ₱6,488, with an average of ₱4,806 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₱3,654 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Zamboanga City to Cebu City flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 77% above the route average of ₱4,806. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Zamboanga City to Cebu City?

    On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average ₱4,715 round-trip, compared to ₱10,297 via a layover through Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL).

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Zamboanga City to Cebu City?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₱1,446–₱6,250 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Zamboanga City to Cebu City?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8 Dash 8 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Zamboanga City to Cebu City spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Zamboanga City to Cebu City flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Zamboanga City to Cebu City changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₱4,875 to ₱38,413. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Zamboanga City to Cebu City looking right now?

    One-way fares from Zamboanga City to Cebu City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₱3,831, which is 27% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car rental options are available at Cebu City Mactan Intl Airport (CEB)?

    Cebu City Mactan Intl Airport (CEB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₱1,010 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Alamo
    • Thrifty
    • National
    • Hertz
    • Fox

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Zamboanga City to Cebu City?

    Flights from Zamboanga City to Cebu City usually depart from Zamboanga City (ZAM) and arrive at Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB).

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Zamboanga City to Cebu City?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • At what point is a flight from Zamboanga City to Cebu City considered delayed?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zamboanga City to Cebu City route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Zamboanga City to Cebu City pass through?

    Most connecting flights from Zamboanga City to Cebu City pass through Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Zamboanga City to Cebu City?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Zamboanga City to Cebu City route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at ₱4,188 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₱5,625, a difference of ₱1,438. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines are available from Zamboanga City to Cebu City?

    2 airlines operate flights between Zamboanga City and Cebu City. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Cebu Pacific
    • Philippine Airlines

  • What popular places can I visit in Cebu City?

    Cebu International Convention Center is one of the most viewed places in Cebu City on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Zamboanga City to Cebu City flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Cebu Pacific: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Philippine Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Zamboanga City to Cebu City flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Friday flights average ₱4,188 - about ₱1,438 less than Sunday (26% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 11 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 59% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Zamboanga City to Cebu City trip for February. Fares historically average ₱4,063 round-trip in that month - typically ₱1,438 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Philippine Airlines is the strongest pick on this route. 83% of Philippine Airlines flights from Zamboanga City to Cebu City arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 74%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 1 hour35 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cebu City Mactan Intl Airport.
    - Cebu White Sands Resort and Spa
    - OYO 685 K Fortune Apartelle
    - Karancho Beach House

Prefer to fly non-stop from Zamboanga City to Cebu City Mactan Intl?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Zamboanga City Airport to Cebu City Mactan Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Zamboanga City to Cebu City Mactan Intl

Monday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Tuesday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Wednesday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Thursday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Friday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Saturday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Sunday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

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Direct returns

Cebu City Mactan Intl to Zamboanga City

Monday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Tuesday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Wednesday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Thursday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Friday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Saturday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Sunday

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines

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