Travelling from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK): what you need to know
New York is 13 hours behind Cebu and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your CEB to JFK flight.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CEB and JFK:
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
Right now, P33,736 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mactan-Cebu International Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P52,877. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CEB to JFK. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
69% of flights that depart Mactan-Cebu International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Mactan-Cebu International Airport from central Cebu, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometers from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near CEB? If you're boarding an early flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Mactan-Cebu International Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JFK instead:
Grab a New York John F. Kennedy Airport rental car and discover New York and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Dollar and Sixt are well-known companies you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from New York John F. Kennedy Airport around two weeks in advance.
When to fly to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to New York in March.
Lock in your flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport for July if you'd like to explore New York during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CEB to JFK sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen New York. Around 129 kilometers away to the south-west, its best attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in the United States, consider Boston, about 306 kilometers north-east of New York. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are key highlights.