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— CUN
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Cancún in 2025

Find the latest flights to Cancún in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on May 1, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$416

Round-trip from

$293

One-way from

$97

Good round-trip deal

$276 or less

Good one-way deal

$165 or less
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Cheapest flights to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cancún. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

Thu 6/129:24 pmLGA - CUN
1 stop12h 31mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/178:58 amCUN - LGA
1 stop13h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$292
Tue 8/57:55 amLGA - CUN
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/125:35 amCUN - LGA
1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$293
Tue 6/177:43 amJFK - CUN
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/2410:20 amCUN - JFK
1 stop12h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$293
Mon 5/266:00 amLGA - CUN
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/412:44 pmCUN - LGA
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$294
Mon 5/196:53 amJFK - CUN
Nonstop4h 07mJetBlue
Tue 6/33:55 pmCUN - JFK
Nonstop3h 56mJetBlue
Deal found 4/29$298
Sat 5/315:15 amEWR - CUN
1 stop6h 58mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/210:52 amCUN - EWR
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$307
Mon 5/1211:50 amSWF - CUN
1 stop24h 23mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/1512:18 pmCUN - SWF
1 stop21h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$309
Tue 9/26:00 amEWR - CUN
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/612:50 pmCUN - EWR
1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$313
Fri 5/305:29 pmEWR - CUN
1 stop17h 01mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/410:35 amCUN - EWR
2 stops11h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$317
Mon 5/127:55 amEWR - CUN
Nonstop4h 15mJetBlue
Wed 5/2112:30 pmCUN - EWR
Nonstop4h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 4/29$318
Sat 5/1010:00 pmLGA - CUN
1 stop11h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/149:12 amCUN - LGA
1 stop8h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$327
Wed 6/118:15 amJFK - CUN
Nonstop4h 10mDelta
Mon 6/1612:35 pmCUN - JFK
Nonstop4h 18mDelta
Deal found 4/29$328

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Locate flights to Cancún that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on May 1, 2025.
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Route

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Return

Price

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Thu 6/12

9:24 pm-8:55 am

1 stop12h 31m

Cancun

Tue 6/17

8:58 am-11:21 pm

1 stop13h 23m

$292

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 7/7

8:15 am-3:22 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Cancun

Thu 7/10

10:20 am-6:44 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$293

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/17

7:43 am-1:19 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Cancun

Tue 6/24

10:20 am-12:08 am

1 stop12h 48m

$293

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/19

6:53 am-10:00 am

Nonstop4h 07m

Cancun

Tue 6/3

3:55 pm-8:51 pm

Nonstop3h 56m

$298

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Sat 5/31

5:15 am-11:13 am

1 stop6h 58m

Cancun

Mon 6/2

10:52 am-12:29 am

1 stop12h 37m

$307

New WindsorCancún

SWF - CUN

SWFCUN

New Windsor Stewart

Mon 5/12

11:50 am-11:13 am

1 stop24h 23m

Cancun

Thu 5/15

12:18 pm-11:05 am

1 stop21h 47m

$309

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Fri 5/30

5:29 pm-9:30 am

1 stop17h 01m

Cancun

Wed 6/4

10:35 am-11:02 pm

2 stops11h 27m

$317

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Mon 5/12

7:55 am-11:10 am

Nonstop4h 15m

Cancun

Thu 5/15

12:30 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$318

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/10

10:00 pm-8:16 am

1 stop11h 16m

Cancun

Wed 5/14

9:12 am-7:04 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$327

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/11

8:15 am-11:25 am

Nonstop4h 10m

Cancun

Mon 6/16

12:35 pm-5:53 pm

Nonstop4h 18m

$328

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Compare providers for flights to Cancún

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 to Cancún in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightsMojoPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice 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: Out of all of the providers offering Cancún flight deals, Cheapflights users have found AranGrant to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Cancún flight deals on Cheapflights and AranGrant. This is based on searches made for Cancún flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: AranGrant is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Cancún flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), AranGrant has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Cancún. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to Cancún

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Cancún

When is the best time to book a flight to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Cancún. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Cancún, you should look to book at least 54 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.

How long is the flight to Cancún?

On average, a flight from New York to Cancún takes 6 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Cancún from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Cancún. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cancún should consider flying on Sunday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Thursday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Cancún

The most flights from New York to Cancún are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cancún?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Cancún are JetBlue, United Airlines and American Airlines.

JetBlue

JetBlue

From $176

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $293

American Airlines

American Airlines

From $271

Delta

Delta

From $245

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cancún?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Cancún are Aeromexico, JetBlue and Air Canada.

Rainfall in Cancún by month

Plan your trip to Cancún by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cancún ranges from 1.1 - 11.1 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.1 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Cancún when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Cancún by month

Plan your trip to Cancún by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cancún, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

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 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest to Cancún have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
7.5
Good
1,698 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.

FAQs about flying to Cancún

Cancún, Mexico airport overview

Just as sun-worshipping vacationers can’t get enough of Cancun, the airport never seems to stop growing. The close proximity of Cancun International Airport (CUN) to the most popular beach resorts in Mexico draws 12.4 million passengers through its gates each year, second only to the giant Mexico City International Airport in terms of traffic.

Flights to Cancun Airport are plentiful, and you’ll have no trouble finding them from nearly any major airport, including London, Paris, New York, Madrid, Chicago, Miami, Frankfurt, Santiago de Chile, Lisbon and Amsterdam.

Because of the massive popularity of the beach resorts in Cancun, the airport is almost constantly overrun with tourists, especially in the peak summer and spring break seasons. Facilities and service in the airport are geared toward this crowd, so the airport is clean and efficient with all the modern comforts of home.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cancún?

    Booking a flight to Cancun (CUN) is your only option if you intend on flying to Cancún. It is only a 8.9 mi journey from Cancun to Cancún’s city center. 11 airlines have flights to Cancun from New York on a daily basis. Booking flights to Cancun should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 15 flights from New York per day.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cancún if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cancún on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cancún?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cancún.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cancún?

    Cancun is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cancún. One-way flights to Cancun typically cost $30, while round-trip flights cost around $40.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Cancún?

    A round-trip flight to Cancún will typically cost around $114, however they can be found for as little as $40.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cancún depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cancún, Miami offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 50 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Playa Delfines?

    If being close to Playa Delfines is important to you, you’ll want to land at Cancun Airport.

  • Does Cancun have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cancun can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cancun?

    Yes. Cancun has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Cancun Inn is the closest property to Cancun (0.0 mi away from Cancun).

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