Can I fly direct from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu?

Yes, direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu are available. Historically, approximately 80% of all flights on this route have been direct. For those instances where a direct flight is not chosen or available, connecting flights typically involve one stopover. This high percentage of direct options provides travelers with convenient choices for their journey.

What's the flight time from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu?

The typical direct flight time from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu is approximately 3 hours and 0 minutes, covering a distance of 1895 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median flight time increases significantly to about 8 hours and 50 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience and time-saving benefits of choosing a direct route when available.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly with a layover from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu. Connecting flights typically have a median price of $238, whereas direct flights are generally more expensive, with a median price of $324. This represents a premium of approximately 36% for direct flights. While direct options are available, accounting for about 2.7% of all flights, choosing a flight with a layover can lead to notable savings.

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Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu: Overview

Insights for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu

The journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu covers a distance of 1895 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This means you can expect a travel experience that balances efficiency with comfort, often involving a single stopover due to the route's characteristics.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu, fares typically range from $205–$321, with a median price of $253. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, indicating a less opportune time for booking compared to historical trends. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting that prices can fluctuate frequently.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu? The most affordable month to fly is January, with a median fare of just $143. Other budget-friendly options include March, where the median fare is $219, and June, with a median fare of $234. Planning your trip during these months could lead to substantial savings.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once. While 0.8% of recent fares were for non-stop flights, the majority of travelers will find themselves with connecting flights. For those itineraries that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1, which is a common setup for this particular route.

How long is the flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 10 hours and 0 minutes. This duration accounts for the layovers commonly experienced on this route, providing a realistic expectation for your total travel time from departure to arrival.

How much is a round trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu

Regular price: $141 - $397

Prices for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 141 USD and 397 USD. The current lowest deal is 157 USD with Cebu Pacific for travel from Jan 6-Jan 13.

now $157

Low $141

High $397

The cheapest time to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu

The cheapest month to fly from SGN to CEB is January, with a median price of $143. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $441. Prices are generally lower from January to July.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $143

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $441

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu

Cebu Pacific

Last-minute flights going from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SGN - Cebu

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) - Cebu (CEB)

Cathay Pacific

$293

$342

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SGN - Cebu

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) - Cebu (CEB)

Cathay Pacific

$318

$338

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SGN - Cebu

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) - Cebu (CEB)

Cathay Pacific

$316

$339

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SGN - Cebu

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) - Cebu (CEB)

Cathay Pacific

$303

$341

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SGN - Cebu

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) - Cebu (CEB)

Vietnam Airlines

$271

$296

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SGN - Cebu

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) - Cebu (CEB)

Vietjet Air

$232

$217

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu

4 nights

Jan 7 - Jan 11

$239 → $183

23%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

$190 → $144

24%

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

$249 → $203

19%

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$196 → $153

22%

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Ho Chi Minh City - Cebu route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu are above the typical level at $157.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $143

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu, at $143.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 10h 0m

Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu typically take 10h 0m, covering 1895 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 1 stopover being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Cebu Pacific offers direct deals

Cebu Pacific has offered direct deals on the Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

Ho Chi Minh City main airports to depart from

Tan Son Nhat International (SGN)

Cheapest

Tan Son Nhat International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu.

📍 ~5 km from Ho Chi Minh City city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$225

Cebu main airports to arrive at

Mactan–Cebu International (CEB)

Cheapest

Mactan–Cebu International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Ho Chi Minh City.

📍 ~10 km from Cebu (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$225

Airports nearby Cebu used as alternative

Bohol-Panglao International (TAG)

Bohol-Panglao International is the closest alternative, offering frequent fast ferry service from Cebu City.

📍 ~100 km from Cebu (reachable by sea transfer and ground transport)

💸 Flights from ~$244

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cebu

71% AI deal score

$1,361

$1,204

Save $157

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cebu

Historically, the optimal window for booking flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for flights has been observed at approximately $232. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to around $285, while booking 60+ days out can result in significantly higher average prices of $384. This trend suggests that planning within a specific timeframe can lead to more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu is considered to be around $205 or less. The median price for this route has historically been $253. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this point, with 75% of deals observed at $321 or more. Therefore, if you find a fare at or below $205, it is typically an excellent value.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu, with a median price of $143. Other relatively inexpensive months include March, with a median price of $219, and June, with a median price of $234. The annual median price for this route is $253, indicating that flights in January offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average. Travelers seeking lower fares might consider these months for their journeys.

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Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu: Overview

Insights for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu

How much is a round trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu

Regular price: $141 - $397

Prices for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 141 USD and 397 USD. The current lowest deal is 157 USD with Cebu Pacific for travel from Jan 6-Jan 13.

now $157

Low $141

High $397

The cheapest time to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu

The cheapest month to fly from SGN to CEB is January, with a median price of $143. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $441. Prices are generally lower from January to July.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $143

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $441

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu

Cebu Pacific

Last-minute flights going from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SGN - Cebu

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) - Cebu (CEB)

Cathay Pacific

$293

$342

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SGN - Cebu

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) - Cebu (CEB)

Cathay Pacific

$318

$338

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SGN - Cebu

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) - Cebu (CEB)

Cathay Pacific

$316

$339

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SGN - Cebu

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) - Cebu (CEB)

Cathay Pacific

$303

$341

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SGN - Cebu

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) - Cebu (CEB)

Vietnam Airlines

$271

$296

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SGN - Cebu

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) - Cebu (CEB)

Vietjet Air

$232

$217

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu

4 nights

Jan 7 - Jan 11

$239 → $183

23%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

$190 → $144

24%

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

$249 → $203

19%

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$196 → $153

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Cebu