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

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PR2340
PR Philippine
DH8
11:15 AM
PST
12:35 PM
PST
1h 20m
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5J252
5J Cebu Pacific
32N
12:30 PM
PST
1:40 PM
PST
1h 10m
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PR2358
PR Philippine
DH8
5:50 PM
PST
7:05 PM
PST
1h 15m
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PR2339
PR Philippine
DH8
9:30 AM
PST T1
10:50 AM
PST
1h 20m
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5J251
5J Cebu Pacific
321
10:40 AM
PST T1
11:55 AM
PST
1h 15m
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PR2357
PR Philippine
DH8
4:00 PM
PST T1
5:20 PM
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1h 20m
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General Santos to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 304 mi 1h 10m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

GES–CEB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 304 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GES–CEB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PR Philippine Airlines 11 DH8 1h15-1h20 – – –
5J Cebu Pacific 7 32N 1h10 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – 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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GES to CEB 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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GES to CEB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
32
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.
Alternatives

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

Nearby airports with service to Mactan Cebu International Airport.
Metric GES→CEB DVO→CEB CBO→CEB
Distance from GES – 83 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 1
Weekly flights 18 115 3
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 5m 0h 55m
Davao (DVO) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights · Datu Odin Sinsuat (CBO) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights · Ozamiz (OZC) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
Airports within 200 miles of GES with service to Mactan Cebu International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in General Santos, it's 6:00 PM in Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City.
Distance & Flight Time
304 mi / 489 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 20m.
Facts

GES–CEB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the General Santos to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City route.
Route details
Distance304 mi / 489 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 18 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: GES
Full nameGeneral Santos International Airport
IATA / ICAOGES / RPMR
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Elevation505 ft / 154 m
Destination: CEB
Full nameMactan Cebu International Airport
IATA / ICAOCEB / RPVM
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Passengers/yr11.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GES to CEB flights.
Nonstop flights from General Santos International Airport to Mactan Cebu International Airport take approximately 1h 10m 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 GES to CEB. 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 CEB to GES are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DVO, CBO and OZC. 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 GES to CEB

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

GES to CEB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GES to CEB ranges from 1 hours 10 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 13 hours via ILO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Davao (DVO), Datu Odin Sinsuat (CBO) and Ozamiz (OZC).