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$55+ Cheap flights from Cancún to Mexico City (CUN - MEX)

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CUN — MEX
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cancun to Mexico City Benito Juarez are usually found in February or March, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Cancún to Mexico City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cancún (CUN) to Mexico City (MEX). 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$92
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$55
(Booking.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$164

Good round-trip deal

$73 or less

Good one-way deal

$62 or less
From Cancun to Mexico City Benito Juarez
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Cheapest flights from Cancún to Mexico City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cancún to Mexico City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/66:20 amCUN - MEX
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/1011:15 pmMEX - CUN
Nonstop2h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$92
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Wed 7/234:00 pmCUN - MEX
Nonstop2h 20mVolaris
Sat 7/2611:15 pmMEX - CUN
Nonstop2h 18mVolaris
Deal found 7/3$95
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1611:10 pmCUN - MEX
Nonstop2h 25mViva
Mon 10/2011:05 pmMEX - CUN
Nonstop2h 10mViva
Deal found 7/3$96
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/318:30 pmCUN - MEX
Nonstop2h 35mAeromexico
Tue 8/510:50 amMEX - CUN
Nonstop2h 44mAeromexico
Deal found 7/1$145

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cancún to Mexico City 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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cancún to Mexico City that are best for you.

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Cancún

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Mexico City

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Depart

Return

Price

CancúnMexico City

CUN - MEX

CUNMEX

Cancun

Wed 8/6

6:20 am-7:35 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 8/10

11:15 pm-2:33 am

Nonstop2h 18m

$92

CancúnMexico City

CUN - MEX

CUNMEX

Cancun

Thu 10/16

11:10 pm-12:35 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 10/20

11:05 pm-2:15 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$96

CancúnMexico City

CUN - MEX

CUNMEX

Cancun

Thu 10/16

4:25 am-5:45 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 10/20

7:00 am-7:02 pm

1 stop11h 02m

$104

CancúnMexico City

CUN - MEX

CUNMEX

Cancun

Thu 7/31

8:30 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 8/5

10:50 am-2:34 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$145

CancúnMexico City

CUN - MEX

CUNMEX

Cancun

Tue 8/12

4:38 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$55

CancúnMexico City

CUN - MEX

CUNMEX

Cancun

Tue 9/30

6:20 am-7:35 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$57

CancúnMexico City

CUN - MEX

CUNMEX

Cancun

Tue 7/22

7:50 am-9:20 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$93

CancúnMexico City

CUN - MEX

CUNMEX

Cancun

Fri 7/11

3:05 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$102

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Deals found on 7/1

The best insider tips for Cancún to Mexico City flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Cancún to Mexico City trip
Airports
CUN

Cancun Airport's terminals are crowded, so arrive early to navigate security lines and packed areas efficiently.

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MEX

For a quick ride to downtown, Uber is reliable and cheaper than taxis. Follow app instructions for pick-up locations.

Read more about MEXby Brandon Schultz
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Best time to book a flight from Cancún to Mexico City

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cancún to Mexico City. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Cancún to Mexico City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 48 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 Cancún to Mexico City?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to Mexico City (average of $388). Flying from Cancún to Mexico City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $615). 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 CUN to MEX?

Find hourly flight availability from Cancún to Mexico City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cancún to Mexico City in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 42% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cancún to Mexico City. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Cancún to Mexico City

Explore weekly flight availability from Cancún to Mexico City. 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 July 3, 2025.

The most flights from CUN to MEX are scheduled on a Wednesday (74 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (34 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cancún to Mexico City?

Reviews of airlines servicing Mexico City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mexico City. 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 Mexico City. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Aeromexico, Viva, and Volaris from Cancún to Mexico City by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,718 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2025

VER - MEX

Was West jet. Very unconrtsble seats. If they can put more seats probably they will.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,718 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,718 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2025

VER - MEX

Was West jet. Very unconrtsble seats. If they can put more seats probably they will.
Viva
7.0
Good
788 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,718 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2025

VER - MEX

Was West jet. Very unconrtsble seats. If they can put more seats probably they will.
Volaris
6.7
Okay
1,171 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,718 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2025

VER - MEX

Was West jet. Very unconrtsble seats. If they can put more seats probably they will.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cancún to Mexico City. 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 Cancún to Mexico City?

    If you book a flight from Cancún to Mexico City, you will be flying from Cancun to Benito Juarez. Flights to Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) from Cancun (CUN) take 2h 10m for a nonstop flight. There are 48 flights from Cancun to Mexico City per day from 3 airlines.

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

    This flight path from Cancun to Mexico City Benito Juarez was viewed by 15 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Flying on Volaris is currently your cheapest option to Mexico City, with prices starting at $95. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Viva and Aeromexico, with the lowest prices starting at $97 and $145, respectively. Volaris is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cancún to Mexico City one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $55 on Volaris. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Viva from $57 and Aeromexico from $93 one-way.

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

    Consider GOL (100%), AeroMexico Connect (100%) or ITA Airways (98%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cancún to Mexico City.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cancún to Mexico City?

    The cheapest flight price from Cancún to Mexico City is $69. On average you can expect to pay $271. The most popular route, (Cancun - Mexico City Benito Juarez), can usually be booked for $115.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to Mexico City (average of $388). Flying from Cancún to Mexico City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $615). 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 Cancún to Mexico City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cancún to Mexico City. 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$45Average$116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
VivaCheapest$48Average$147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$73Average$148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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