Exciting Sale to Cebu
Grab United’s $718 fare, which includes a regular economy package with TWO checked bags, a standard carry-on, and the ability to choose your seats in advance.
Alternatively, United offers a $518 Basic Economy fare, but keep in mind that:
- NO advance seat assignments are permitted.
- NO additional checked bags beyond the first are allowed; a second bag costs $100 each way.
- NO changes are allowed once booked.
- NO cancellations are permitted; if canceled after the initial 24-hour period, the fare is non-refundable.
- Many online travel agencies may not properly indicate these fares as BASIC ECONOMY.
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Cebu, Philippines – Photo by w a n t o i i via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)
Example Travel Dates:
- January 21st – 28th, 2026
- This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date; for more availability, please follow the instructions in “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” below.
Fare Availability:
- Valid for travel until late November or late January 2026 – February 2026 or April 2026 – early May 2026 or late August 2026 – early September 2026. Limited availability. Tickets must be purchased at least 3 days prior to departure.
- Please note that while this fare is valid at the time of posting, it may no longer be available if this post is over two days old.
How to Search for Availability:
- This section is solely for checking availability. To purchase tickets, scroll down to the “How to Buy” section.
- Use the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following criteria:
- Origin: SFO
- Origin Advanced Routing Code:
- Routing Codes: ua ua
- Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
- This instruction ensures the search for Basic Economy fares on United, allowing an option to upgrade to regular economy.
- Destination: CEB
- Return Advanced Routing Code:
- Routing Codes: ua ua
- Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
- (Click on the Advanced Codes link to enable input)
- Select “See calendar of lowest fares”
- Duration “3-10” (This is just a sample; any 7-day range like 3-10, 7-14, etc. will work.)
- Refer to the Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software and learn How to Read Airfare Rules to your advantage.
- The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software should resemble the example provided once all values are inputted.
- Note: Tickets cannot be purchased directly through Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. Follow the instructions in the “How to Buy” section below to book your tickets.
Fare Class:
Elite Qualifying Dollars:
Routing:
- SFO – NRT (Tokyo – Narita) – CEB (Cebu) – NRT – SFO
Stopover:
Mileage:
- Miles Flown: 14,294 miles at 3.6 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.0 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
- Redeemable Miles: 3,005 miles
How to Buy:
- Book on United using the dates found through Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.
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Background Information:
- Visa: US Citizens do not require a visa. Other nationals can check the TIMATIC Visa Database.
- Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP) – $1 USD = 58.72 PHP.
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