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$166+ Cheap flights from Cancún (CUN) to New York, NY (NYC)

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 6/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CUN — NYC
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sun 6/21
Sun 6/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cancun to New York are usually found in September or November, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Sunday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cancún to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 22, 2026.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 6/1011:40 am
CUN
-
EWR
Nonstop3h 59m
JetBlue
Sun 6/148:38 am
EWR
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 02m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/17$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/158:00 am
CUN
-
JFK
1 stop14h 58m
Delta
Fri 9/188:20 am
JFK
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 05m
Delta
Deal found 5/18$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Thu 7/98:45 am
CUN
-
EWR
Nonstop3h 54m
United Airlines
Mon 7/131:43 pm
EWR
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/18$301
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1912:09 pm
CUN
-
JFK
1 stop10h 49m
Delta
Tue 9/296:00 am
JFK
-
CUN
1 stop9h 10m
Delta
Deal found 5/20$302
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Thu 6/253:46 pm
CUN
-
EWR
Nonstop3h 59m
United Airlines
Tue 6/301:43 pm
EWR
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/20$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1912:35 pm
CUN
-
JFK
Nonstop4h 05m
Delta
Sat 9/268:20 am
JFK
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 05m
Delta
Deal found 5/21$303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Sat 9/197:51 am
CUN
-
EWR
Nonstop3h 51m
United Airlines
Tue 9/298:40 pm
EWR
-
CUN
1 stop16h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/20$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 11/1212:45 pm
CUN
-
JFK
Nonstop3h 55m
American Airlines
Sun 11/157:29 am
JFK
-
CUN
1 stop6h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/17$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/193:32 pm
CUN
-
JFK
1 stop8h 42m
Delta
Mon 8/246:00 am
JFK
-
CUN
1 stop8h 00m
Delta
Deal found 5/18$306
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Wed 8/2612:11 pm
CUN
-
EWR
1 stop11h 46m
United Airlines
Sun 8/306:00 am
EWR
-
CUN
1 stop8h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/17$306
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 9/141:12 pm
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop7h 45m
United Airlines
Sun 9/206:00 am
LGA
-
CUN
1 stop6h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/18$306
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1010:55 am
CUN
-
JFK
1 stop7h 34m
Delta
Tue 6/166:29 am
JFK
-
CUN
1 stop7h 36m
Delta
Deal found 5/20$307

Find flight deals from Cancún to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cancún (CUN) to New York (NYC). 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 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$291
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$166
(SmartFares)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$335

Good round-trip deal

$261 or less

Good one-way deal

$207 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cancún to New York 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 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cancún to New York that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

CancúnNew York

CUN - JFK

CUNJFK

Cancun

Sat 6/13

3:35 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/15

6:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$301

CancúnNewark

CUN - EWR

CUNEWR

Cancun

Fri 6/12

12:55 pm-5:59 pm

Nonstop4h 04m

Newark

Tue 6/16

8:38 am-11:40 am

Nonstop4h 02m

$301
Quickest round-trip

CancúnNewark

CUN - EWR

CUNEWR

Cancun

Wed 7/8

8:45 am-1:39 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

Newark

Sat 7/11

1:43 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop4h 02m

$303

CancúnNew York

CUN - JFK

CUNJFK

Cancun

Thu 7/9

1:22 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 33m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/14

6:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$303

CancúnNewark

CUN - EWR

CUNEWR

Cancun

Thu 6/25

8:45 am-1:39 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

Newark

Tue 7/7

7:15 am-2:26 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$303

CancúnNew York

CUN - JFK

CUNJFK

Cancun

Tue 7/7

12:45 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/14

8:25 am-11:40 am

Nonstop4h 15m

$303

CancúnNewark

CUN - EWR

CUNEWR

Cancun

Tue 7/28

7:51 am-4:46 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Newark

Sun 8/2

9:50 pm-3:51 pm

1 stop19h 01m

$306

CancúnNew York

CUN - LGA

CUNLGA

Cancun

Wed 8/5

7:51 am-7:04 pm

1 stop10h 13m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/10

8:25 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$306

CancúnNew York

CUN - LGA

CUNLGA

Cancun

Wed 7/15

8:00 am-3:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/21

6:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$306

CancúnNew York

CUN - LGA

CUNLGA

Cancun

Mon 8/10

7:51 am-9:59 pm

1 stop13h 08m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/2

6:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$306

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Compare providers for flights from Cancún to New York

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 Cancún to New York in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
WAYAPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Cancún-New York flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cancún-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cancún-New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cancún-New York 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 Cancún-New York 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 Cancún to New York

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cancún to New York?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to New York (average of $137). Flying from Cancún to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $226). 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 NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Cancún to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 22, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cancún to New York in the evening. 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.

Weekly flight availability from Cancún to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Cancún to New York. 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 May 22, 2026.

The most flights from CUN to NYC are scheduled on a Thursday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cancún to New York?

How often are flights from Cancún to New York delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Cancún and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 160 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cancún to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cancún to New York flights?

Over the last year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cancún to New York, you should look to book at least 63 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cancún to New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cancún to New York. Price data was last updated on May 16, 2026.

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

The best insider tips for Cancún to New York flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated May 22, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andJetBlue from Cancún to New York by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,445 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,445 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,445 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,752 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,445 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,980 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,445 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,644 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,445 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cancún to New York. 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 from for flights from Cancún to New York?

    If you book a flight to New York from Cancún, you will be flying from Cancun, which is the city’s only airport. Cancun (CUN) is located 8.9 mi from the center of Cancún. There are 18 flights from Cancun to New York per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Cancún to New York?

    Airlines like Delta, JetBlue, and United Airlines fly from Cancún to New York in about 3h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Cancún and New York is about 1548 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Flying on JetBlue is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at $196. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $238 and $256, respectively. JetBlue is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cancún to New York one-way?

    $129 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Aeromexico. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $148 and $160, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cancún to New York?

    The most popular flight routes from Cancún to New York are Cancun - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Cancun - Newark and Cancun - New York LaGuardia.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cancún to New York?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cancún to New York on time: KLM (89%), Air France (86%), Korean Air (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cancún to New York?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Cancún to New York? While on average our users pay $316, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $180. The most popular route (Cancun - New York John F Kennedy Intl), is priced around $302.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cancún to New York?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cancún to New York 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 New York?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to New York (average of $137). Flying from Cancún to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $226). 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 4 airlines flying from Cancún to New York

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$196Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$294Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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