Flights from San Francisco to Cebu
Flying time from San Francisco (SFO) to Cebu (CEB) is about 14h 38m. Lowest fare seen: $413 one-way, 2 stops (8 Oct 2026).
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San Francisco → Cebu flights
Fares seen from $413 one-way (8 Oct 2026). Live prices for your dates on the booking site.
Route snapshot: San Francisco to Cebu
San Francisco (SFO) to Cebu (CEB) is 11,312 km in a straight line, the equivalent of about 14h 38m in the air; we have not seen a nonstop fare on this pair. The lowest one-way fare seen recently was $413 with United Airlines (2 stops), departing 11 Jul 2027 — as of 8 Oct 2026.
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Why travelers watch this route
Fares seen
The lowest one-way fare seen was $413 with United Airlines (2 stops), departing 11 Jul 2027. Checked 8 Oct 2026 — fares move daily.
Seasonality
Cebu demand usually strengthens around November – May, which can push fares higher on this corridor.
Who flies it
We have not confirmed a nonstop carrier on SFO–CEB; most travellers connect through a hub.
Airlines flying San Francisco to Cebu
We have not confirmed which airlines fly SFO–CEB nonstop. Search the route to see every carrier selling it today, including connections.
Best time to fly to Cebu
Based on weather and travel conditions in Philippines
The dry season (November–May) is ideal, especially for beaches and diving. Typhoon season (June–October) can disrupt travel, particularly in Luzon and the Visayas.
Direct & Connecting Flights
We have not seen a nonstop fare between San Francisco (SFO) and Cebu (CEB), so most itineraries connect through a hub.
Fares & Price Guide
The lowest one-way fare seen on SFO–CEB was $413 USD (2 stops) as of 8 Oct 2026. Set a fare alert to be told when it drops.
About Cebu, Philippines
Flights arrive at Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB). Best visited during November – May. See the destination guide for hotels, visa requirements and travel tips.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 8 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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