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$126+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) 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 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CUN
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 6, 2025.

This Rumbo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Rumbo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/248:00 amJFK - CUN
Nonstop4h 23mJetBlue
Wed 12/31:35 pmCUN - JFK
Nonstop3h 46mJetBlue
Deal found 11/5$273
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Thu 12/255:25 pmJFK - CUN
Nonstop4h 22mAeromexico
Thu 1/11:37 pmCUN - JFK
1 stop9h 30mAeromexico
Deal found 11/5$274
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/232:45 pmJFK - CUN
Nonstop4h 13mJetBlue
Thu 11/2712:25 pmCUN - JFK
Nonstop3h 48mJetBlue
Deal found 11/5$276
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/178:19 amJFK - CUN
Nonstop4h 16mAeromexico
Thu 11/209:02 pmCUN - JFK
1 stop15h 38mAeromexico
Deal found 11/3$278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2011:07 amJFK - CUN
Nonstop4h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/2612:45 pmCUN - JFK
Nonstop3h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5$279
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/79:25 amJFK - CUN
Nonstop4h 19mJetBlue
Wed 12/101:35 pmCUN - JFK
Nonstop3h 46mJetBlue
Deal found 11/4$280
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:10 pmJFK - CUN
Nonstop4h 21mJetBlue
Thu 1/812:09 pmCUN - JFK
Nonstop3h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 11/5$282
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/77:45 amJFK - CUN
Nonstop4h 13mJetBlue
Sat 12/203:41 pmCUN - JFK
Nonstop3h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 11/6$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/75:30 amJFK - CUN
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/204:35 pmCUN - JFK
Nonstop3h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1511:07 amJFK - CUN
Nonstop4h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/1912:45 pmCUN - JFK
Nonstop3h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$286

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Cancún

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) 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 November 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$265
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$126
(JetBlue)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$428

Good round-trip deal

$248 or less

Good one-way deal

$135 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 November 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún that are best for you.

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Price

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/3

8:15 am-12:47 pm

Nonstop4h 32m

Cancun

Sat 2/7

4:35 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop3h 59m

$280

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

7:59 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop16h 04m

Cancun

Wed 1/14

1:57 pm-5:56 pm

Nonstop3h 59m

$282

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/18

7:00 am-3:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Cancun

Tue 12/9

6:00 am-2:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$285

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/24

8:19 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop4h 16m

Cancun

Fri 12/5

6:00 am-2:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$285

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/5

8:15 am-12:47 pm

Nonstop4h 32m

Cancun

Sun 1/11

5:45 pm-12:51 am

1 stop7h 06m

$290

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/28

8:30 am-4:45 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Cancun

Sat 1/31

2:00 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$295

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/7

12:25 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Cancun

Tue 1/13

8:00 am-3:14 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$295

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/9

8:30 am-4:45 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Cancun

Tue 1/13

1:43 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$295

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/8

12:25 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Cancun

Tue 1/13

5:45 pm-12:50 am

1 stop7h 05m

$295

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/19

6:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop10h 45m

Cancun

Thu 1/22

3:13 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$295

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Cancún in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Cancún flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Cancún flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Cancún flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Cancún flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Cancún flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Cancún

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Cancún. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 32 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún (average of $193). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún in April is currently the most expensive (average of $276). 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 JFK to CUN?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl 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 November 6, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 26% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to Cancún. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún flights

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Airports
JFK

For a quick departure from JFK, consider using the Long Island Railroad from Penn Station for a 20-25 minute journey to the airport.

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CUN

At CUN, prearrange transportation to avoid taxi scams. Hotel-organized transfers are the safest and most reliable option upon arrival.

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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 November 6, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, AeroMexico Connect, and Aeromexico from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
AeroMexico Connect
7.6
Good
45 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,672 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,040 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,907 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cancún from New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    For a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cancún, you will be flying into Cancun. Cancun (CUN) is just 8.9 mi from the center of the city. Cancun is the only Cancún airport and it handles 7 inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day. 9 airlines have flights to Cancun from New York John F Kennedy Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún?

    There are many flights that can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún in 4h 32m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1556 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún round-trip?

    Aeromexico, at $158, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Canada and Frontier. These flights start at 64% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún consider choosing American Airlines (100%), EL AL (84%) or Delta (84%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $134. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cancun) can be booked for $240 on average, our data indicates $723 when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cancún that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Cancún flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cancún?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cancún?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún (average of $193). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún in April is currently the most expensive (average of $276). 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 9 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Cancún

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$158Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$161Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
FrontierCheapest$196Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$244Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$274Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$278Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$317Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$394Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AeroMexico ConnectCheapest$608Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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