What airlines fly to Cancún?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cancún from California according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 55% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Cancún. Keep in mind that there are 15 different airlines that fly to Cancún on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from California to Cancún on average per week?

As of January 2026, 122 flights take off from California and land in Cancún each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Wed, with 16% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from California to Cancún on average per day?

The number of flights available between California and Cancún is 17 per day as of January 2026. The most frequent departure time is 10:00AM, with 76% of daily flights leaving at noon.

How long does it take to fly to Cancún?

Flight times from California to Cancún vary, but if you’re flying out of Los Angeles and flying into Cancún (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 4h 35m on average. Another popular route from California to Cancún is flying from San Francisco to Cancún, which will take roughly 5h 12m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Cancun?

Volaris, Viva, and Spirit Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Cancun

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Cancun Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Cancun Airport are updated daily.

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There are 15 operators available for flights from California to Cancun Airport as of January 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Cancun Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Cancun Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cancun Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Cancun Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cancun Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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8:25 am - 5:45 pm

TIJ

CUN

6h 20m

1 stop

11:00 pm - 7:35 am

CUN

TIJ

11h 35m

1 stop

$118Viva

Tue, Feb 10 - Fri, Feb 13

8:25 am - 10:15 pm

TIJ

CUN

10h 50m

1 stop

12:55 pm - 7:05 pm

CUN

TIJ

9h 10m

1 stop

$121Viva

Sun, Feb 15 - Sat, Feb 21

8:25 am - 6:45 pm

TIJ

CUN

7h 20m

1 stop

3:10 pm - 5:06 pm

CUN

TIJ

4h 56mnonstop

$124Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 9 - Sat, Feb 14

7:55 pm - 9:35 am

TIJ

CUN

10h 40m

1 stop

3:10 pm - 5:06 pm

CUN

TIJ

4h 56mnonstop

$125Multiple Airlines

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11:05 pm - 12:05 pm

SMF

CUN

10h 00m

1 stop

10:39 am - 9:45 pm

CUN

SMF

14h 06m

1 stop

$281Volaris

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4

11:05 pm - 3:28 pm

SMF

CUN

13h 23m

1 stop

4:18 pm - 11:15 pm

CUN

SMF

9h 57m

1 stop

$283Volaris

Mon, Feb 23 - Fri, Feb 27

12:05 pm - 12:20 pm

BUR

CUN

21h 15m

2 stops

4:19 pm - 8:13 am

CUN

BUR

18h 54m

2 stops

$301Spirit Airlines

Tue, Feb 24 - Sat, Feb 28

6:52 pm - 1:02 pm

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CUN

15h 10m

1 stop

1:25 pm - 11:50 pm

CUN

LAX

13h 25m

1 stop

$305Spirit Airlines

Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 14

6:36 pm - 12:08 pm

SAN

CUN

38h 32m

2 stops

2:24 pm - 9:41 pm

CUN

SAN

10h 17m

1 stop

$314Frontier

Thu, Feb 19 - Wed, Feb 25

7:11 am - 6:09 pm

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CUN

7h 58m

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1:18 pm - 12:08 am

CUN

SAN

13h 50m

2 stops

$319Frontier

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Volaris flights from California to Cancún

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Feb 8

TIJ7:00 amTijuana Rodriguez

4h 16m

CUN2:16 pmCancun

Feb 14

CUN3:10 pmCancun

4h 56m

TIJ5:06 pmTijuana Rodriguez

$140

Volaris

Feb 6

TIJ7:00 amTijuana Rodriguez

4h 16m

CUN2:16 pmCancun

Feb 14

CUN3:10 pmCancun

4h 56m

TIJ5:06 pmTijuana Rodriguez

$141

Volaris

Feb 17

TIJ7:00 amTijuana Rodriguez

4h 16m

CUN2:16 pmCancun

Feb 24

CUN3:10 pmCancun

4h 56m

TIJ5:06 pmTijuana Rodriguez

$154

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Viva

Feb 6

TIJ7:25 amTijuana Rodriguez

4h 20m

CUN2:45 pmCancun

Feb 14

CUN11:20 amCancun

10h 45m

1 stop

TIJ7:05 pmTijuana Rodriguez

$117

Viva

Feb 6

TIJ7:25 amTijuana Rodriguez

4h 20m

CUN2:45 pmCancun

Feb 12

CUN12:55 pmCancun

9h 10m

1 stop

TIJ7:05 pmTijuana Rodriguez

$118

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Feb 15

TIJ8:25 amTijuana Rodriguez

10h 50m

1 stop

CUN10:15 pmCancun

Feb 21

CUN12:55 pmCancun

9h 10m

1 stop

TIJ7:05 pmTijuana Rodriguez

$121

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11:00 pm-7:35 am

1 stop11h 35m

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Tijuana Rodriguez

Sun 2/15

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1 stop10h 50m

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12:55 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$121

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8:25 am-6:45 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Cancun

Sat 2/14

3:10 pm-5:06 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

$124

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TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Sat 2/7

7:55 pm-9:35 am

1 stop10h 40m

Cancun

Sat 2/14

3:10 pm-5:06 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

$125

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Wed 2/25

11:05 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop10h 00m

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10:39 am-9:45 pm

1 stop14h 06m

$281

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Mon 2/23

11:05 pm-3:28 pm

1 stop13h 23m

Cancun

Fri 2/27

4:18 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$283

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BUR - CUN

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Tue 2/24

12:05 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Cancun

Sat 2/28

4:19 pm-8:13 am

2 stops18h 54m

$301

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LAX - CUN

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Sat 2/7

6:52 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Cancun

Sat 2/14

1:25 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$305

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SAN - CUN

SANCUN

San Diego

Thu 2/19

6:36 pm-12:08 pm

2 stops38h 32m

Cancun

Wed 2/25

2:24 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$314

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SANCUN

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Tue 2/24

7:11 am-6:09 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Cancun

Sat 2/28

1:18 pm-12:08 am

2 stops13h 50m

$319

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cancún?

If you don’t want to visit Cancún in September, then you should wait until January to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $415.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cancún?

The cheapest day to depart from California to Cancún is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $460. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Thursday because tickets tend to average around $545. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Cancún.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cancún?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cancún is in the morning. Flights from California to Cancún during this time can be as low as $493. Flights to Cancún are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $539. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Cancún?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cancún from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cancún for around $474 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cancún from California for as low as $446 on momondo.

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There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Cancun flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time	4h 16m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Cancún	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Cancún from California in the past 72 hours is $180. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Cancún found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $369.

The fastest flight from California to Cancún takes 4h 16m

Direct flights go from California to Cancún every day.

There is 1 airport in Cancún. From California there are direct flights to Cancun (CUN).

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Prices for flights from California to Cancun Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Cancun Airport?
There are 15 operators available for flights from California to Cancun Airport as of January 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Cancun Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Cancun Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cancun Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Cancun Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cancun Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from California to Cancún?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from California to Cancún is Boeing 737 MAX 9, representing 28.55% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A321neo at 26.02%, Boeing 737 at 15.98%, and Boeing 737-900 at 14.07%.

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Volaris	PriceFrom $106	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 1,173 reviews	Search Volaris flights
Volaris El Salvador	PriceFrom $119	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 26 reviews	Search Volaris El Salvador flights
Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $134	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,394 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Frontier	PriceFrom $137	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.7 3,056 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Viva	PriceFrom $145	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 816 reviews	Search Viva flights
Aeromexico	PriceFrom $146	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,588 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights
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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cancún?

If you don’t want to visit Cancún in September, then you should wait until January to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $415.

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What cabin class options are available on California to Cancun flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Cancun flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on California to Cancún flights?

You could potentially save up to 26% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Cancún flight.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Cancun?

Volaris, Viva, and Spirit Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Cancun

What airlines fly to Cancún?

How many flights depart from California to Cancún on average per day?

The number of flights available between California and Cancún is 17 per day as of January 2026. The most frequent departure time is 10:00AM, with 76% of daily flights leaving at noon.

How many flights depart from California to Cancún on average per week?

As of January 2026, 122 flights take off from California and land in Cancún each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Wed, with 16% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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