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$79+ Cheap flights from California to Cancún (CUN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CUN
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Cancún

Cheapest flights from California to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/77:25 amTIJ - CUN
Nonstop4h 25mViva
Fri 12/123:50 pmCUN - TIJ
Nonstop4h 50mViva
Deal found 12/2$174
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/75:52 amTIJ - CUN
1 stop16h 41mAeromexico
Tue 12/98:49 amCUN - TIJ
1 stop12h 51mAeromexico
Deal found 12/1$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/79:59 amTIJ - CUN
Nonstop4h 16mVolaris
Tue 12/94:31 pmCUN - TIJ
1 stop18h 27mVolaris
Deal found 12/1$189
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/51:19 pmTIJ - CUN
1 stop9h 19mAeromexico
Fri 12/127:50 amCUN - TIJ
1 stop20h 50mAeromexico
Deal found 12/2$190
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/97:25 amTIJ - CUN
Nonstop4h 25mViva
Tue 12/163:50 pmCUN - TIJ
Nonstop4h 50mViva
Deal found 12/2$196
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/77:25 amTIJ - CUN
Nonstop4h 25mViva
Tue 12/93:50 pmCUN - TIJ
Nonstop4h 50mViva
Deal found 12/4$204
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/97:25 amTIJ - CUN
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/145:55 pmCUN - TIJ
1 stop21h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$207
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/77:25 amTIJ - CUN
Nonstop4h 25mViva
Thu 12/113:50 pmCUN - TIJ
Nonstop4h 50mViva
Deal found 12/3$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/79:59 amTIJ - CUN
Nonstop4h 16mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/127:00 amCUN - TIJ
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/79:59 amTIJ - CUN
Nonstop4h 16mVolaris
Thu 12/114:18 amCUN - TIJ
2 stops16h 08mVolaris
Deal found 12/2$219
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/55:47 amTIJ - CUN
1 stop15h 37mAeromexico
Sun 12/711:17 amCUN - TIJ
1 stop16h 23mAeromexico
Deal found 12/1$222
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2912:43 pmLAX - CUN
Nonstop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/315:55 pmCUN - LAX
1 stop9h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$302

Find flight deals from California to Cancún

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Cancún flight deals. Data was last updated December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$134
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$79
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$567

Good round-trip deal

$378 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Cancún that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Cancún that are best for you.

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TijuanaCancún

TIJ - CUN

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Mon 1/12

9:59 am-5:15 pm

Nonstop4h 16m

Cancun

Fri 1/16

2:40 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop11h 18m

$148

TijuanaCancún

TIJ - CUN

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Tue 1/13

7:25 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Cancun

Wed 1/21

4:18 pm-12:48 am

1 stop11h 30m

$154

TijuanaCancún

TIJ - CUN

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Fri 2/13

7:55 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Cancun

Wed 2/18

10:40 am-6:05 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$155

TijuanaCancún

TIJ - CUN

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Sat 1/31

9:19 am-8:02 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Cancun

Fri 2/6

11:18 am-8:55 pm

1 stop12h 37m

$160

TijuanaCancún

TIJ - CUN

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Mon 2/23

7:25 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Cancun

Fri 2/27

3:40 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

$183

TijuanaCancún

TIJ - CUN

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Wed 2/25

7:25 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Cancun

Tue 3/3

3:50 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

$196

TijuanaCancún

TIJ - CUN

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Mon 2/16

7:25 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Cancun

Fri 2/20

3:40 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

$196

TijuanaCancún

TIJ - CUN

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Wed 2/4

7:25 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Cancun

Tue 2/10

3:40 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

$196

TijuanaCancún

TIJ - CUN

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Mon 2/2

7:25 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Cancun

Sat 2/7

3:40 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

$203

TijuanaCancún

TIJ - CUN

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Wed 3/4

7:25 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Cancun

Sat 3/7

3:50 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

$205

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Best time to book a flight from California to Cancún

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cancún from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Cancún

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Cancún?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cancún (average of $162). Flying from California to Cancún in December is currently the most expensive (average of $267). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to CUN?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Cancún. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from California to Cancún in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Cancún. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Cancún flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from California to Cancún

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Cancún. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to CUN are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Cancún. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cancún from California?

    Cancun (CUN), located 8.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Cancún.

  • How popular is this California to Cancún flight route?

    Within the past month, 158 users have taken a look at flights from California to Cancun.

  • How long is the flight from California to Cancún?

    A quick flight from California to Cancún can take about 4h 16m. Volaris provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $148. The distance from California to Cancún is about 2009 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Cancún one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Viva, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $18. Volaris flights start at $105 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at $118 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Cancún?

    The most popular route from California to Cancún is Los Angeles - Cancun. You may also consider San Francisco - Cancun or Ontario - Cancun.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Cancún?

    Consider ANA (95%), United Airlines (93%) or Alaska Airlines (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from California to Cancún.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Cancún?

    The cheapest flight price from California to Cancún is $143. On average you can expect to pay $811. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Cancun), can usually be booked for $224.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Cancún that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Cancún flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Cancún?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Cancún.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Cancún?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Cancún by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Cancún?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cancún (average of $162). Flying from California to Cancún in December is currently the most expensive (average of $267). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Cancún

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Cancún. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$125Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$137Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VolarisCheapest$140Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$156Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AeromexicoCheapest$163Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$197Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$216Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$220Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VivaCheapest$230Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$283Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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