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$144+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) 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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CUN
Jun 8 — Jun 151
Mon 6/8
Mon 6/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Cancun are usually found in September or October, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Newark to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 9, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/266:00 am
EWR
-
CUN
1 stop6h 05m
United Airlines
Mon 6/88:45 am
CUN
-
EWR
Nonstop3h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Sun 6/78:41 am
EWR
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 06m
United Airlines
Sun 6/148:45 am
CUN
-
EWR
Nonstop3h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/7$359
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 5/277:12 am
EWR
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 08m
JetBlue
Sun 6/711:40 am
CUN
-
EWR
Nonstop3h 59m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/7$360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Fri 7/175:00 am
EWR
-
CUN
1 stop7h 11m
American Airlines
Wed 7/2210:34 am
CUN
-
EWR
2 stops11h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/9$361
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Fri 6/57:00 am
EWR
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 06m
United Airlines
Fri 6/125:55 pm
CUN
-
EWR
Nonstop3h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/7$362
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/257:12 am
EWR
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 08m
JetBlue
Tue 6/211:40 am
CUN
-
EWR
Nonstop3h 59m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/8$363
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Sun 7/121:43 pm
EWR
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 02m
United Airlines
Fri 7/178:45 am
CUN
-
EWR
Nonstop3h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/7$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 11/266:29 pm
EWR
-
CUN
1 stop17h 34m
American Airlines
Thu 12/33:13 pm
CUN
-
EWR
1 stop7h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/8$365
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 6/17:00 am
EWR
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 06m
United Airlines
Thu 6/44:18 pm
CUN
-
EWR
1 stop6h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/8$366
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/25:55 am
EWR
-
CUN
1 stop9h 12m
Frontier
Tue 6/93:01 pm
CUN
-
EWR
1 stop9h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5$367
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Tue 5/267:12 am
EWR
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 08m
JetBlue
Sun 6/711:40 am
CUN
-
EWR
Nonstop3h 59m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/7$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/267:30 am
EWR
-
CUN
1 stop7h 06m
American Airlines
Tue 9/11:09 pm
CUN
-
EWR
1 stop19h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/6$369

Find flight deals from Newark to Cancún

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) 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 May 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$358
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$144
(SmartFares)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$462

Good round-trip deal

$384 or less

Good one-way deal

$194 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 May 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Cancún that are best for you.

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NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Thu 6/11

10:33 am-1:39 pm

Nonstop4h 06m

Cancun

Mon 6/15

8:45 am-1:39 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

$376

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Wed 6/3

10:05 am-3:51 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Cancun

Sun 6/14

8:45 am-1:39 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

$393

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Wed 6/3

8:01 am-6:30 pm

1 stop11h 29m

Cancun

Sat 6/6

7:03 am-10:00 pm

1 stop13h 57m

$394

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Sun 11/1

6:00 am-12:54 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Cancun

Thu 11/5

8:23 am-12:07 pm

Nonstop3h 44m

$400

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Sat 5/30

10:33 am-1:39 pm

Nonstop4h 06m

Cancun

Wed 6/3

5:55 pm-10:52 pm

Nonstop3h 57m

$402

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Sat 7/4

7:05 am-8:25 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Cancun

Thu 7/9

8:00 am-7:33 pm

2 stops10h 33m

$413

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Thu 8/20

6:00 am-12:33 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Cancun

Thu 8/27

8:45 am-1:36 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

$416

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Sat 6/27

8:19 pm-11:45 am

1 stop16h 26m

Cancun

Wed 7/1

8:45 am-1:39 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

$416

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Sun 8/30

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Cancun

Fri 9/4

8:45 am-1:36 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

$416

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Tue 11/3

6:00 am-4:40 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Cancun

Thu 11/5

12:35 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$426

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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 Newark to Cancún in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Newark Airport-Cancún flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Newark Airport-Cancún flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Newark Airport-Cancún flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-Cancún flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Newark Airport-Cancún flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to Cancún

How far ahead should I book a flight from Newark Airport to Cancún?

The price you pay for your flight from Newark Airport to Cancún may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 40 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 Newark Airport to Cancún?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Cancún (average of $371). Flying from Newark Airport to Cancún in August is currently the most expensive (average of $553). 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 EWR to CUN?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 May 9, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Newark Airport to Cancún as you normally would.

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Brandon Schultz

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on CUN

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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 May 9, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines,JetBlue, andAmerican Airlines from Newark Airport to Cancún have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,696 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,696 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,696 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,978 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,696 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,669 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,696 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,634 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,696 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,958 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,696 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark 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 Newark?

    Cancun (CUN), located 8.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Newark to Cancún. 8 airlines have flights to Cancun from Newark on a regular basis. Booking flights from Newark to Cancun should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from Newark per day.

  • How long is the flight from Newark Airport to Cancún?

    For as low as $376, United Airlines can have you in Cancún from Newark Airport in 4h 06m. There are 1548 mi between Newark Airport and Cancún. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Newark Airport to Cancún round-trip?

    Currently priced at $174, Frontier will fly you from Newark Airport to Cancún and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and Aeromexico - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $192 and $195, respectively. These flights start at 63% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for JetBlue. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $102. Users have also found prices from $123 and $140 on Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Newark Airport to Cancún?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Newark Airport to Cancún consider choosing JetBlue (84%), United Airlines (72%) or Sun Country Air (0%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Newark Airport to Cancún?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $159. While the most popular route (Newark - Cancun) can be booked for $330 on average, our data indicates $569 when flying from Newark Airport to Cancún.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Cancún?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Cancún (average of $371). Flying from Newark Airport to Cancún in August is currently the most expensive (average of $553). 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 8 airlines flying from Newark to Cancún

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Newark 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 May 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$174Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$192Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AeromexicoCheapest$195Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$196Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$279Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$313Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$399Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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