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

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5J434
5J Cebu Pacific
320
1:20 PM
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2:25 PM
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5J436
5J Cebu Pacific
320
4:05 PM
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PR2996
PR Philippine
DH8
4:50 PM
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6:00 PM
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1h 10m
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5J433
5J Cebu Pacific
320
8:50 AM
PST T1
10:00 AM
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5J435
5J Cebu Pacific
320
11:30 AM
PST T1
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PR2995
PR Philippine
DH8
3:20 PM
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4:30 PM
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Zamboanga to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 268 mi 1h 5m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

ZAM–CEB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 268 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZAM–CEB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
5J Cebu Pacific 11 320 1h05 – – –
PR Philippine Airlines 7 DH8 1h10 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 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, ZAM 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 ZAM to CEB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
39
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 Zamboanga

Nearby airports with service to Mactan Cebu International Airport.
Metric ZAM→CEB CBO→CEB OZC→CEB
Distance from ZAM – 148 mi 150 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 18 3 4
Flight time 1h 5m 0h 55m 0h 50m
Datu Odin Sinsuat (CBO) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights · Ozamiz (OZC) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights · Dumaguete City (DGT) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
Airports within 200 miles of ZAM 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 Zamboanga.
ZAM: PST · CEB: PST

When it's 6:00 PM in Zamboanga, it's 6:00 PM in Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City.
Distance & Flight Time
268 mi / 432 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m to 1h 10m.
Facts

ZAM–CEB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zamboanga to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City route.
Route details
Distance268 mi / 432 km
Flight time1h 5m to 1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 18 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: ZAM
Full nameZamboanga International Airport
IATA / ICAOZAM / RPMZ
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Elevation33 ft / 10 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 ZAM to CEB flights.
Nonstop flights from Zamboanga International Airport to Mactan Cebu International Airport take approximately 1h 5m to 1h 10m. The route covers 268 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from ZAM to CEB. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ILO, DVO and MNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CEB to ZAM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CBO, OZC and DGT. 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 ZAM to CEB

Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) 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.

ZAM to CEB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZAM to CEB ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 268 miles (432 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ILO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Datu Odin Sinsuat (CBO), Ozamiz (OZC) and Dumaguete City (DGT).