Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
The timezone in Cebu is UTC+8, which is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
To ensure you catch your ORD to CEB flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between ORD and CEB include:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight is ج.م. 21,725. A return ticket is currently ج.م. 39,701. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ORD to CEB if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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 let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ORD to CEB.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
74.85% of flights that depart O'Hare International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it'll take about 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to ORD:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Consider booking a hotel near CEB if you're on a late O'Hare International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise and discover more of Cebu and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Mactan-Cebu International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan-Cebu International Airport to central 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 pick your travel dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Cebu. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Cebu is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from O'Hare International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORD to CEB in February. Average temperatures are between 23ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Philippines
Davao is just one of the many cities in Philippines waiting to be discovered after you've seen Cebu. Around 418 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include People's Park, D' Bone Collector Museum and Lon Wa Temple.
If you want to check out another major stop in Philippines, head for General Santos, about 483 kilometres south of Cebu. Sanchez Peak, Bagong Buhay EcoPark (Purok 15 Mabuhay) and The Lord's Day Ministry International - Gen. San. Are key highlights.
