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$101+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CUN
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Cancun are usually found in September or March, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$217
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$101
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$349

Good round-trip deal

$397 or less

Good one-way deal

$146 or less
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 9/279:50 pmPHL - CUN
1 stop16h 09mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/42:47 pmCUN - PHL
Nonstop3h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$217
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/410:51 amPHL - CUN
Nonstop3h 54mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/119:09 amCUN - PHL
1 stop11h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$219
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/66:30 amPHL - CUN
Nonstop4h 13mFrontier
Tue 12/911:58 amCUN - PHL
Nonstop3h 37mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$221
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 11/159:52 amPHL - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/191:35 pmCUN - PHL
1 stop10h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$223
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 11/155:15 amPHL - CUN
1 stop7h 12mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/222:44 pmCUN - PHL
Nonstop3h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/13$224
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 9/2710:51 amPHL - CUN
Nonstop3h 54mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/22:07 pmCUN - PHL
1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$226
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/48:43 pmPHL - CUN
1 stop12h 21mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/89:09 amCUN - PHL
1 stop11h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$228
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 11/169:52 amPHL - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/201:35 pmCUN - PHL
1 stop10h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$230
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/305:33 amPHL - CUN
1 stop8h 11mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/62:44 pmCUN - PHL
Nonstop3h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$231
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/48:43 pmPHL - CUN
1 stop12h 21mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/159:09 amCUN - PHL
1 stop11h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$232

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Cancún that are best for you.

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PhiladelphiaCancún

PHL - CUN

PHLCUN

Philadelphia

Wed 10/1

10:32 am-3:06 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Cancun

Tue 10/7

12:20 pm-12:45 am

1 stop11h 25m

$299

PhiladelphiaCancún

PHL - CUN

PHLCUN

Philadelphia

Wed 10/1

9:43 am-6:50 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Cancun

Wed 10/8

12:25 pm-12:52 am

2 stops11h 27m

$326

PhiladelphiaCancún

PHL - CUN

PHLCUN

Philadelphia

Wed 10/1

9:43 am-6:50 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Cancun

Sun 10/5

8:10 am-7:56 pm

1 stop10h 46m

$331

PhiladelphiaCancún

PHL - CUN

PHLCUN

Philadelphia

Mon 10/20

5:55 am-2:15 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Cancun

Fri 10/24

1:00 pm-12:10 am

2 stops10h 10m

$374

PhiladelphiaCancún

PHL - CUN

PHLCUN

Philadelphia

Sun 11/30

5:30 am-9:20 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Cancun

Fri 12/5

11:17 am-7:35 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$379

PhiladelphiaCancún

PHL - CUN

PHLCUN

Philadelphia

Sun 11/16

6:00 am-3:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Cancun

Fri 11/21

6:00 am-4:56 pm

2 stops10h 56m

$412

PhiladelphiaCancún

PHL - CUN

PHLCUN

Philadelphia

Sat 11/15

2:30 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Cancun

Sat 11/22

6:00 am-6:20 pm

2 stops12h 20m

$423

PhiladelphiaCancún

PHL - CUN

PHLCUN

Philadelphia

Sat 11/8

8:00 pm-11:25 am

2 stops15h 25m

Cancun

Sat 11/15

8:39 am-10:24 am

2 stops25h 45m

$435

PhiladelphiaCancún

PHL - CUN

PHLCUN

Philadelphia

Thu 10/30

8:00 pm-10:30 am

2 stops15h 30m

Cancun

Fri 11/7

5:55 pm-10:24 am

2 stops16h 29m

$435

PhiladelphiaCancún

PHL - CUN

PHLCUN

Philadelphia

Fri 11/7

8:00 pm-11:25 am

2 stops15h 25m

Cancun

Tue 11/11

6:30 am-10:24 am

2 stops27h 54m

$450

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The best insider tips for Philadelphia to Cancún flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Philadelphia to Cancún trip
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats offer extra comfort with a guaranteed empty middle seat.


Frontier offers Zone 1 boarding with a carry-on bag or special fare bundle.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer wider seats with 11 inches more legroom.


Spirit's Wi-Fi is available for browsing and streaming, book a plan during ticket purchase.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
Airports
PHL

For quick check-in, verify your airline’s terminal before arriving at PHL. Terminals are spread out, and only B and C, and D and E are connected indoors.

Read more about PHLby Mark Chesnut
CUN

For a smooth arrival at CUN, arrange hotel transfers in advance to avoid taxi scams. Look for your prearranged ride sign in the arrivals area.

Read more about CUNby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PHL

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on CUN

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Cancún

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cancún from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Cancún

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Cancún. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Philadelphia to Cancún may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 16 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 Philadelphia to Cancún?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Cancún (average of $360). Flying from Philadelphia 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 PHL to CUN?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 September 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Philadelphia to Cancún is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 38% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Cancún. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

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

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 September 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, American Airlines, and Volaris from Philadelphia 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
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,154 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,019 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,174 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Philadelphia to Cancún?

    Booking a flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to Cancun (CUN) is your only option if you wish to fly from Philadelphia to Cancún. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from Philadelphia to Cancun, all of which are around 3h 49m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 10 airlines when you book a flight from Philadelphia to Cancún.

  • How popular is this Philadelphia to Cancún flight route?

    This flight path from Philadelphia to Cancun was viewed by 64 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Cancún?

    United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest can get you from Philadelphia to Cancún in just under 5h 34m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 33m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1471 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Philadelphia to Cancún is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $149 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Volaris and United Airlines, starting at $164 and $164 round-trip. These flights start at 64% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Philadelphia to Cancún consider choosing British Airways (91%), American Airlines (91%) or Spirit Airlines (91%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Cancún?

    On average you can expect to pay $584 for a flight from Philadelphia to Cancún. The cheapest flight overall is $91 while the most popular route, (Philadelphia - Cancun) is currently priced at $211.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Cancún?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Cancún (average of $360). Flying from Philadelphia 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 10 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Cancún

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$149Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
VolarisCheapest$164Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$164Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
FrontierCheapest$180Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$186Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air CanadaCheapest$193Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
AeromexicoCheapest$291Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$292Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$293Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$315Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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