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Cheap Flights to Cancun: Book Airline Tickets

Cancun International is the main gateway for the hotel zone and the wider Riviera Maya.

Airports

CUN · Cancun International
Roughly 20 minutes from the main hotel zone, and the main gateway for the Riviera Maya.

Best time to go

December through April is the dry, peak season. Hurricane season runs June through November, and seasonal seaweed on some beaches is common in spring and summer.

Hurricane season runs from June through November, so check fare rules for changes if you travel in that window.

Getting around

Shuttles, taxis and pre-arranged transfers are the usual options for the hotel zone and for Playa del Carmen.

Travel notes

U.S. citizens need a valid passport. Check current entry requirements with Mexican authorities before you travel.

International travel: check passport, visa and entry rules well before you pay. See our international checklist.

Routes from and to Cancun

MIA ⇄ CUN Miami to Cancun 530 mi · about 1 h 45 min FLL ⇄ CUN Fort Lauderdale to Cancun 550 mi · about 1 h 45 min TPA ⇄ CUN Tampa to Cancun 550 mi · about 1 h 45 min MCO ⇄ CUN Orlando to Cancun 620 mi · about 2 h MSY ⇄ CUN New Orleans to Cancun 650 mi · about 2 h IAH ⇄ CUN Houston to Cancun 810 mi · about 2 h 15 min ATL ⇄ CUN Atlanta to Cancun 880 mi · about 2 h 30 min DFW ⇄ CUN Dallas to Cancun 1,030 mi · about 2 h 45 min BNA ⇄ CUN Nashville to Cancun 1,040 mi · about 2 h 45 min DCA ⇄ CUN Washington, DC to Cancun 1,360 mi · about 3 h 30 min ORD ⇄ CUN Chicago to Cancun 1,450 mi · about 3 h 45 min PHL ⇄ CUN Philadelphia to Cancun 1,470 mi · about 3 h 45 min DTW ⇄ CUN Detroit to Cancun 1,480 mi · about 3 h 45 min JFK ⇄ CUN New York to Cancun 1,560 mi · about 3 h 45 min DEN ⇄ CUN Denver to Cancun 1,670 mi · about 4 h MSP ⇄ CUN Minneapolis to Cancun 1,690 mi · about 4 h 15 min BOS ⇄ CUN Boston to Cancun 1,740 mi · about 4 h 15 min PHX ⇄ CUN Phoenix to Cancun 1,760 mi · about 4 h 15 min LAS ⇄ CUN Las Vegas to Cancun 1,990 mi · about 4 h 45 min SAN ⇄ CUN San Diego to Cancun 2,030 mi · about 4 h 45 min LAX ⇄ CUN Los Angeles to Cancun 2,120 mi · about 5 h SFO ⇄ CUN San Francisco to Cancun 2,410 mi · about 5 h 30 min SEA ⇄ CUN Seattle to Cancun 2,680 mi · about 6 h LHR ⇄ CUN London to Cancun 4,940 mi · about 10 h 45 min

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Frequently asked questions

Which airport should I use for Cancun?

Cancun is served by CUN. It is the main airport for the area, so the decision is usually about schedule and airline.

When is the best time to fly to Cancun?

December through April is the dry, peak season. Hurricane season runs June through November, and seasonal seaweed on some beaches is common in spring and summer.

How do I get from the airport to Cancun?

Shuttles, taxis and pre-arranged transfers are the usual options for the hotel zone and for Playa del Carmen.

Do you list fares here?

No. A specialist checks live availability for your dates and confirms the full price before payment.