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Cebu Pacific (IATA: 5J, ICAO: CEB) is a PH airline.

Cebu Pacific is the largest low-cost carrier in the Philippines and one of the busiest airlines in Southeast Asia by passengers carried. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Cebu, the airline operates a comprehensive domestic Philippine network alongside regional routes to major Asian cities, serving over 60 destinations. Its fuel-efficient Airbus A320 family fleet is among the most modern in Southeast Asian aviation.

Did you know? Cebu Pacific is the Philippines' largest carrier by domestic passengers and a pioneering low-cost airline in Southeast Asia, having introduced the budget model to the Philippines and fundamentally changing how Filipinos travel domestically.

Cebu Pacific — Facts & Travel Tips

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Main Hubs
Cebu (CEB), Manila (MNL)
Founded
2005 — 21 years of service
Fleet Size
~80 aircraft
Airbus A320, Airbus A321neo
Destinations
60+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
No free checked bag on basic fares — pre-purchase 20kg or 32kg bags. Carry-on: 7kg. GetGo loyalty programme earns points on flights and partner merchants.
Check-in Tips
Cebu Pacific online check-in opens 4 days before departure. Cebu Pacific uses Manila Terminal 3 for most flights. Book checked bags online for cheapest rates.

How to Track Cebu Pacific Flights

Tracking a Cebu Pacific flight on Departra is simple. Enter your 5J flight number in the search box above — for example, 5J100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.