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Summary info about Cancún flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | $71 |
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Best Round-Trip Price | $160 |
Fastest flight time | 2h 15m |
Operated By | 5 airlines |
Cheapest flights to Cancún airports
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CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Los Angeles TO Cancún
Los Angeles (LAX) to Cancún (CUN)
Typically, flights to Cancún from Los Angeles are cheaper when flying from Los Angeles to Cancun, which has an average price of $427
| CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CANCÚN FROM LOS ANGELES | August | 12% cheaper | Flying from Los Angeles to Cancún costs on average just $374 in August |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CANCÚN FROM LOS ANGELES | December | 28% more expensive | It costs about $546 for flights to Cancún from Los Angeles in December |
| MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CANCÚN FROM LOS ANGELES | December | 265% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Cancún from Los Angeles in December than any other month |
When is the best time to fly to Cancún?
If you're flying from the United States to Cancun International Airport, Cancun, Mexico, you'll have many flight options. There are several flight deals from the east coast, west coast, and midwest. Flights from the east coast, including from NYC or Newark (EWR), will last about three to four hours. If you're flying from the west coast, such as out of LAX (Los Angeles) or Seattle, the flight will last from four to five hours.
If you're looking for a nonstop flight, you'll find several Cancun flight deals from US cities. Fly directly from Chicago (ORD) to Cancun (CUN) with a major airline. The flight will take just a few hours. You'll also find nonstop flights between Boston and Cancun, and Atlanta (ATL), and Cancun (CUN). These flights will last two or more hours. Other cities providing nonstop flights to Cancun, Mexico include Philadelphia (PHL) and Houston (HOU).
In the past two weeks, users have booked deals to Cancún for $22/person, which is 97% cheaper than the average flight to Cancún. To find the cheapest price to Cancún from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
If you don’t want to visit Cancún in August, then you should wait until July to fly from United States, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $330.
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cancún from United States when booking 60 days ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cancún for around $403 when searching 60 days out. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as $160.
The cheapest day to depart from United States to Cancún is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $380. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Thursday because tickets tend to average around $469. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Cancún.
Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cancún is in the evening. Flights from United States to Cancún during this time can be as low as $221. Flights to Cancún are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $430. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.
When planning your flight to Cancún, it is important to be aware that some months are not as ideal as others. Specifically, the months of June, September, or October could carry a higher chance of rain, as Cancún sees up to 5.1 inches or more. There are still things to do in Cancún even when it's raining, but be aware that rain is highly probable in the area. Shopping centers like La Isla Shopping Mall are very popular destinations for those visiting the Cancún area. La Isla Shopping Mall is a great place to go if you’re looking to spend some time inside.
Waterparks like Wet'n Wild Cancún are perfect places to go when the heat gets unbearable. Cancún is a great place for families, with something for everyone to do. Consider planning your trip to Cancún for the months of January, May, and November if you have interest in visiting amusement or water parks. Flights to Cancún are very popular around then, and it is recommended that you plan early.
February, March, or April is widely considered the best time to visit Cancún to go to area beaches like Playa Gaviota Azul. Consider visiting Playa Delfines during your Cancún visit as well.
Those flying to Cancún could potentially find better pricing at Cozumel Airport (45 mi from Cancún city center) depending on the month and departure airport.
The cheapest airport near Cancún is typically Cozumel Airport with an average price of $707/person. These prices vary based on where travelers are coming from. It is suggested that travelers looking to save money try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
Can I fly to Cancun from United States right now?
Most visitors from United States need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Cancun.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from United States must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Cancun.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from United States are not required to quarantine after entering Cancun.
Can I fly back to United States from Cancun?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Cancun must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to United States.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Cancun are not required to quarantine after entering United States.
Cancún flight deals found on momondo
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Find the cheapest one-way flights to Cancún
If you're looking for one-way flights from United States to Cancún, view some of our deals below provided by Frontier, Spirit Airlines and VivaAerobus
Which airlines fly to Cancún?
Here you can see a selection of the most popular and cheapest airlines for flights to Cancún
Which airlines fly to Cancún?
American Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines and JetBlue are the most popular airlines that fly from United States to Cancún on a routine basis, according to our data. You should be able to find flights to Cancún with these airlines and other airlines flying from United States.
Emirates Flights to Cancún
Emirates will jet to Cancún around 21 times in an average week. Where you fly from will dictate what kind of deals you can get for Emirates, but prices as low as $219 have been found from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cancún. Emirates has scored 8.5/10 in momondo user reviews.
ANA Flights to Cancún
$217 is the best round-trip ANA deal to Cancún found on momondo in the last few days. The deal departed from Los Angeles. ANA has 7 flights to Cancún most weeks, with prices varying by availability. 28 momondo users have reviewed ANA, scoring the airline a 8.4/10 on average.
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Airports near Cancún
Below you will find all the airports in Cancún along with the distance from the city center
How do you get to the city center from the Cancun airport?
The Cancun International Airport offers airport shuttles to nearly all major hotels and resorts in Cancun. You can take one of these shared shuttles to a hotel in the center of town. Another option is to take the bus downtown. Known as the ADO, this bus will drop you off at the bus station in Downtown Cancun. Catch this bus from the airport outside of Terminal 2, 3, or 4. It runs often and is an economical option.
Popular routes to Cancún
Most frequently searched flights to Cancún along with the cheapest price and shortest flight duration
Visa requirements for visiting Cancún
If you're visiting Cancun from the United States, you should travel with a passport, a visa, or an enhanced driver's license (issued by the Secretary of State). Any of these documents will suffice. Additionally, after you have presented your passport, visa, or enhanced driver's license to the border agent, you’ll need to apply for an entry permit or tourist card. The tourist card is issued by the National Institute of Migration and you must pay a fee to get one. Note that if you plan to travel beyond Cancun, you may have to show this permit at different entry points into cities in Mexico. Therefore, you must take this extra step once you've been allowed in the country.
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Find rentals in CancúnBest things to do and see in Cancún
While you're on vacation in Cancun, you'll have lots to do and see. You can spend your days lounging on the beach. A couple of the most popular beaches are Playa Delfines and Playa Chac Mool. Celebrate the rich history of Cancun with a visit to the El Ray Ruins (from the pre-Columbian Mayan Culture) and the Chichén Itzá (an archaeological site of the Maya Empire). There are also many museums to tour such as the Cancun Underwater Museum, the Mayan Museum of Cancun, and the Cancun Wax Museum. Do you want to do some shopping? The Forum By the Sea is a large mall with three floors and beach access. If you're interested in buying some souvenirs, stop by the Traditional Mexican Market in Downtown Cancun where you can buy pottery, handmade jewelry, clothing, and leather goods.
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