Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City to General Santos (CEB–GES) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
PR2339
PR Philippine
DH8
9:30 AM
PST T1
10:50 AM
PST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J251
5J Cebu Pacific
321
10:40 AM
PST T1
11:55 AM
PST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR2357
PR Philippine
DH8
4:00 PM
PST T1
5:20 PM
PST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR2340
PR Philippine
DH8
11:15 AM
PST
12:35 PM
PST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J252
5J Cebu Pacific
32N
12:30 PM
PST
1:40 PM
PST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR2358
PR Philippine
DH8
5:50 PM
PST
7:05 PM
PST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City to General Santos
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 304 mi 1h 15m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

CEB–GES is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 304 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CEB–GES service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PR Philippine Airlines 11 DH8 1h20
5J Cebu Pacific 7 321 1h15
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – 5J
DH8 De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 – PR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 5J + PR (18 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CEB to GES direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CEB to GES.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
31
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach General Santos from Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City

Nearby airports with service to General Santos International Airport.
Metric CEB→GES ILO→GES
Distance from CEB 107 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 18 7
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of CEB with service to General Santos International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
General Santos is 0 hours the same as Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City.
CEB: PST · GES: PST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City, it's 6:00 PM in General Santos.
Distance & Flight Time
304 mi / 489 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 20m.

CEB–GES Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City to General Santos route.
Route details
Distance304 mi / 489 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 18 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: CEB
IATA / ICAOCEB / RPVM
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Passengers/yr11.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: GES
IATA / ICAOGES / RPMR
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Elevation505 ft / 154 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CEB to GES flights.
Nonstop flights from Mactan Cebu International Airport to General Santos International Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 20m. The route covers 304 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from CEB to GES. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ILO and MNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from GES to CEB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ILO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CEB to GES

Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) and General Santos International Airport (GES) are connected by nonstop service from Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CEB to GES Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CEB to GES ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 304 miles (489 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via ILO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cabatuan (ILO).