Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City to Zamboanga (CEB–ZAM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5J433
5J Cebu Pacific
320
8:15 AM
PST T1
9:25 AM
PST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PR2995
PR Philippine
DH8
3:00 PM
PST T1
4:15 PM
PST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J434
5J Cebu Pacific
32N
12:45 PM
PST
1:50 PM
PST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City to Zamboanga
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 268 mi 1h 10m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

CEB–ZAM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 268 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CEB–ZAM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
5J Cebu Pacific 7 320 1h10
PR Philippine Airlines 7 DH8 1h15
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 5J
DH8 De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 – PR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 5J + PR (14 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 ZAM direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CEB to ZAM.
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One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
38
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 Zamboanga from Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City

Nearby airports with service to Zamboanga International Airport.
Metric CEB→ZAM ILO→ZAM
Distance from CEB 107 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 14 3
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of CEB with service to Zamboanga International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City, it's 6:00 PM in Zamboanga.
Distance & Flight Time
268 mi / 432 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 15m.

CEB–ZAM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City to Zamboanga route.
Route details
Distance268 mi / 432 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: CEB
IATA / ICAOCEB / RPVM
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Passengers/yr11.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: ZAM
IATA / ICAOZAM / RPMZ
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Elevation33 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CEB to ZAM flights.
Nonstop flights from Mactan Cebu International Airport to Zamboanga International Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 1h 15m. The route covers 268 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from CEB to ZAM. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ILO, MNL and DVO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ZAM 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 ZAM

Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) and Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) are connected by nonstop service from Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CEB to ZAM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CEB to ZAM ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 268 miles (432 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 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).