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

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5J434
5J Cebu Pacific
32N
12:45 PM
PST
1:50 PM
PST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
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

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Zamboanga to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 268 mi 1h 5m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

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

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 7 32N 1h05
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – 5J
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 5J (7 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, ZAM to CEB direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZAM to CEB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~10h
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.

Other ways to reach Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City from Zamboanga

Nearby airports with service to Mactan Cebu International Airport.
Metric ZAM→CEB DGT→CEB
Distance from ZAM 187 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7
Flight time 1h 5m 0h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of ZAM with service to Mactan Cebu International Airport.

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.

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
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: ZAM
IATA / ICAOZAM / RPMZ
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
Destination: CEB
IATA / ICAOCEB / RPVM
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Passengers/yr11.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m

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. The route covers 268 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Cebu Pacific.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from ZAM to CEB. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DVO, ILO 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 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. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ZAM to CEB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZAM to CEB ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 268 miles (432 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via DVO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dumaguete City (DGT).