Cancún

Cheap flights from Mexico City to Cancún (NLU - CUN)

NLU — CUN
Aug 23 — Aug 301
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl to Cancun are usually found in February or March, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Mexico City to Cancún

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Mexico City (NLU) to Cancún (CUN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$131
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($6 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Best time to book a flight from Mexico City to Cancún

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cancún from Mexico City with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Mexico City to Cancún

How far ahead should I book a flight from Mexico City to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Mexico City to Cancún. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Mexico City to Cancún is 63 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to Cancún (average of $360). Flying from Mexico City to Cancún in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 NLU to CUN?

Find hourly flight availability from Mexico City 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 August 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Mexico City to Cancún in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Mexico City to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Mexico City to Cancún. Price data was last updated on August 17, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Mexico City to Cancún flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Mexico City to Cancún

Explore weekly flight availability from Mexico City 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 August 18, 2025.

The most flights from NLU to CUN are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cancún

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cancún. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cancún. Reviews last updated August 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Mexico City to Cancún, such as Aeromexico, Viva, and Volaris. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.6

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.6

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.6

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.6

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Mexico City to Cancún flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Mexico City to Cancún round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Mexico City to Cancún round-trip from $53. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Volaris, from $61, and Viva, from $89. Users have found that Aeromexico is 56% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Mexico City to Cancún?

    Consider Aeromexico (96%), Frontier (84%) or Volaris (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Mexico City to Cancún.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Mexico City to Cancún?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mexico City 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 Mexico City to Cancún?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to Cancún (average of $360). Flying from Mexico City to Cancún in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 3 airlines flying from Mexico City to Cancún

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Mexico City 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$53Average$145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$61Average$122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
VivaCheapest$89Average$140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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