Cheap flights from Dallas (DFW) to Cancún (CUN)

Flight FAQs

From Dallas to Cancún

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

Located just 8.9 mi from the city center, Cancun is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cancún from Dallas. Booking flights from Dallas to Cancun (CUN) should be relatively easy as there are 14 daily inbound flights from Dallas from 17 different airlines.

Which airlines flying from Dallas to Cancun have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of our airline partners flying from Dallas to Cancun have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and Sun Country Air are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like Spirit Airlines with this kind of flexibility.

Can I find flights from Dallas to Cancún for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Dallas to Cancún for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $193, but on average you can expect to pay $216.

Are there nonstop flights from Dallas to Cancún for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Dallas to Cancún under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Dallas to Cancún is less than $223.

Are there last-minute flights available from Dallas to Cancún for under $300?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Dallas to Cancún within the next 7 days for less than $300.

What days are nonstop flights available from Dallas to Cancún?

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

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

Per day, 12 flights depart from Dallas to Cancún on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 17% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 67% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 17% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Dallas to Cancún?

There are many flights that can get you from Dallas to Cancún in 2h 50m. Fly via Frontier or Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. Dallas and Cancún are separated by a distance of 1036 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dallas to Cancún round-trip?

Currently priced at $193, Frontier will fly you from Dallas to Cancún and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Spirit Airlines for as low as $209. Frontier is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $77 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include VivaAerobus from $84 and Frontier from $92 one-way.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Dallas to Cancún?

Before booking your flight from Dallas to Cancún check out the most popular airlines for this route: Interjet, Major Airline or American Airlines.

What are the cheapest flights from Dallas to Cancún?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $88. While the most popular route (Dallas/Fort Worth - Cancun) can be booked for $209 on average our data indicates $773 when flying from Dallas to Cancún.

What are the most reliable airlines from Dallas to Cancún?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Dallas to Cancún consider choosing Qatar Airways (84%), Japan Airlines (82%) or American Airlines (79%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

How busy are the airports in Dallas and Cancun?

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) are the two main airports offering flights to Cancun from Dallas. You can get direct, one-stop, and two-stop flights from any of the two airports to Cancun International Airport (CUN) every day. However, most of the direct flights to CUN are from DFW. These direct flights typically take around three hours. DFW is the busier of the two airports since it’s a major international gateway into the United States. However, it is about 30 minutes from the city center, meaning that DAL, which is only 20 minutes away, is more easily accessible from the city center. Moreover, DAL is much smaller, meaning it is easier to navigate, and the queues are shorter. Nonetheless, DAL lacks a major service: direct flights to Cancun.

Which airlines fly directly from Dallas to Cancun?

There’s only American Airlines providing direct flights to Cancun from Dallas. These flights are from DFW, and you can expect to land at CUN around three hours after takeoff. American Airlines provides at least three daily flights to Cancun from DFW. All other airlines flying to Cancun from Dallas offer either single-layover or double-layover flights. United Airlines, Aeromexico, VivaAerobus, Delta, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines provide flights to Mexico with layovers en route. Southwest Airlines offers the fastest flight with a single-layover from DAL to CUN, and it takes just over four hours.

What are the layover options between Dallas to Cancun?

Both DFW and DAL provide single- and double-layover flights to CUN. Many airlines offer these single-layover flights, so you can expect the layovers to be in different cities. The airlines that provide one-stop flights to CUN include United Airlines, Aeromexico, VivaAerobus, Delta, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. United Airlines flights have their layover in Washington, Delta in Atlanta, and Southwest Airlines in Houston. The Mexican airlines, Aeromexico and VivaAerobus, have their stops in Mexico City, while American Airlines has its stops in several cities, including Miami, Charlotte, and Chicago. These layovers can add up to ten hours to your flight, but connecting flights are much cheaper than direct flights to CUN.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Dallas to Cancun?

All US citizens flying to Cancun from Dallas will need a passport before they are granted entry into Mexico. This applies to people of all ages, including minors, with exceptions for citizens on active military duty and permanent residents of the US who can’t get a passport. Your passport needs to be valid for at least 180 days after your day of arrival, and you’ll be required to obtain a tourist card when you arrive in Mexico. If you plan on staying for more than 180 days, you will need to apply for a visa from the Mexican consulate in the US.