Find Cheap Flights from Mexico City to Cancún (MEX - CUN)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Mexico City to Cancún and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$117	Viva 1 stop 11 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest round-trip flight from Mexico City to Cancún is currently $117
Cheapest one-way flight	$64	Volaris 1 stop 8 hr Sat, May 16	The cheapest one-way flight from Mexico City to Cancún is currently $64
Cheapest nonstop flights	$126	Viva Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Mexico City to Cancún is currently $126
Last-minute weekend getaway	$172	Viva Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Apr 25 — Sun, Apr 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Mexico City to Cancún is currently $172
Cheapest business class flights	$222	Aeromexico Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Mon, Jul 13	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Mexico City to Cancún is currently $222

Fastest flight	2 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Mexico City to Cancún takes 2 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Cancún is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically November.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $80–125
November Most expensive	Typical prices: $165–270

Popular airlines from Mexico City to Cancún

Viva

Nonstop

from $117

Typical price: $105–225

90 weekly nonstop flights

MEX, NLU - CUN Every day

1523 weekly connecting flights

MEX, NLU - CUN Every day
Aeromexico

Nonstop

from $149

Typical price: $130–275

108 weekly nonstop flights

MEX, NLU - CUN Every day

281 weekly connecting flights

MEX, NLU - CUN Every day
Volaris

Nonstop

from $176

Typical price: $120–210

35 weekly nonstop flights

MEX, NLU - CUN Every day

432 weekly connecting flights

MEX, NLU - CUN Every day
COPA

from $646

Typical price: $620–1,100

80 weekly connecting flights

MEX - CUN Every day
Avianca

from $790

Typical price: $650–990

34 weekly connecting flights

MEX - CUN Every day
American

from $1,785

Typical price: $1,000–1,800

15 weekly connecting flights

MEX - CUN Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Popular airports near Mexico City

Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX)

Mexico City Mexico 24 min 4 mi
Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)

Mexico City Mexico 1 hr 22 min 23 mi
Lic. Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC)

Mexico City Mexico 1 hr 7 min 29 mi
Queretaro International Airport (QRO)

Santiago de Querétaro Mexico 2 hr 44 min 106 mi

Popular airports near Cancún

Cancun International Airport (CUN)

Cancún Mexico 24 min 9 mi
Aeropuerto Internacional de Tulum Felipe Carrillo Puerto (TQO)

Tulum Mexico 2 hr 26 min 86 mi
Cozumel International Airport (CZM)

Cozumel Mexico 2 hr 30 min 44 mi
Mérida International Airport (MID)

Merida Mexico 3 hr 37 min 181 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Mexico City to Cancún

The cheapest flights from Mexico City to Cancún are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $80 to $125.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Mexico City to Cancún recently found on Google Flights was with Viva from $117. The cheapest one-way flight was with Volaris from $64.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Viva flight from Mexico City to Cancún is $117, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Aeromexico flight from Mexico City to Cancún is $149, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Volaris flight from Mexico City to Cancún is $176, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest COPA flight from Mexico City to Cancún is $646, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Avianca flight from Mexico City to Cancún is $790, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest American flight from Mexico City to Cancún is $1,785, flying from Jun 19 to Jun 22.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Mexico City to Cancún starts at $117 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $64 and departs on Sat, May 16.

2 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Mexico City to Cancún.

Peak season is winter (Dec–Apr), becoming busiest during U.S. university students’ spring break (Mar–Apr, dates vary). Summer (Jun–Aug) is very hot and humid. Fall (Sep–Nov) is warm, with a chance of hurricanes. Visits from mid-Jun–late Aug offer the opportunity to snorkel with giant whale sharks off the coast of Isla Holbox, while sea turtle nesting season is Jun–Aug. Key events and holidays include Cinco de Mayo (May 5) and the Cancún Jazz Festival (Sep).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Mexico City to Cancún.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Mexico City to Cancún really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Mexico City to Cancún.

In terms of nonstop flights, Aeromexico is the most popular. Aeromexico offers 108 nonstop flights and 281 connecting flights per week. Aeromexico flies from Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX) , Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) .

In terms of flights, Viva is the most popular. Viva offers 90 nonstop flights and 1,523 connecting flights per week. Viva flies from Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX) , Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Mexico City to Cancún are:

Volaris offers 35 nonstop flights and 432 connecting flights per week. Volaris flies from Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX) , Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) .
COPA offers 80 connecting flights per week. COPA flies from Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) .
Avianca offers 34 connecting flights per week. Avianca flies from Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) .
American offers 15 connecting flights per week. American flies from Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Mexico City and Cancún.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Mexico City to Cancún recently found on Google Flights was with Viva from $117. The cheapest one-way flight was with Volaris from $64.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Viva flight from Mexico City to Cancún is $117, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Aeromexico flight from Mexico City to Cancún is $149, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Volaris flight from Mexico City to Cancún is $176, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest COPA flight from Mexico City to Cancún is $646, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Avianca flight from Mexico City to Cancún is $790, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest American flight from Mexico City to Cancún is $1,785, flying from Jun 19 to Jun 22.

Aeromexico, Viva and Volaris fly direct from Mexico City to Cancún.

There are 90 Viva direct flights from Mexico City to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 108 Aeromexico direct flights from Mexico City to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 Volaris direct flights from Mexico City to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Mexico City and Cancún at price $172 is offered by Viva from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26.

Aeromexico, Viva and Volaris fly direct from Mexico City to Cancún.

There are 90 Viva direct flights from Mexico City to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 108 Aeromexico direct flights from Mexico City to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 Volaris direct flights from Mexico City to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Mexico City to Cancún on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Mexico City and Cancún start at $126 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with Viva.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Mexico City to Cancún, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Mexico City and Cancún start at $222 from Thu, Jul 9 to Mon, Jul 13 with Aeromexico.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Mexico City and Cancún start at $117 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7.

To book business class trips from Mexico City to Cancún, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Mexico City and Cancún starts at $172 from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26 with Viva.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Mexico City and Cancún at price $172 is offered by Viva from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26.

To find last-minute flight deals from Mexico City to Cancún, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.