Cheap flights from New York to Cancún

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from New York to Cancún and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $260
Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Cancún is currently $260
Cheapest one-way flight $120
Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Thu, May 7
The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Cancún is currently $120
Cheapest nonstop flights $357
United Nonstop 5 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from New York to Cancún is currently $357
Last-minute weekend getaway $378
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Fri, Apr 17 — Mon, Apr 20
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to Cancún is currently $378
Cheapest business class flights $513
Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to Cancún is currently $513
Fastest flight 4 hr 2 min The fastest nonstop flight from New York to Cancún takes 4 hr 2 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 New York to Cancún is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $255–310
April
Most expensive
Typical prices: $305–440

Popular airlines from New York to Cancún

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $357
    Typical price: $290–550
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    EWR - CUN Every day
    297 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, LGA - CUN Every day
  • JetBlue
    Nonstop
    from $355
    Typical price: $320–630
    27 weekly nonstop flights
    EWR, JFK - CUN Every day
    184 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - CUN Every day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $357
    Typical price: $330–740
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    JFK - CUN Every day
    526 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - CUN Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $363
    Typical price: $300–520
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    JFK - CUN Every day
    617 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - CUN Every day
  • Air Canada
    from $408
    Typical price: $390–900
    207 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - CUN Every day
  • Aeromexico
    from $360
    Typical price: $345–820
    81 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - CUN Every day

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 38 min 12 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 24 min 8 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
  • New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
    Newburgh United States 1 hr 28 min 55 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 New York to Cancún

The cheapest flights from New York to Cancún are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $255 to $310.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Cancún recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $260. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $120.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from New York to Cancún is $357, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from New York to Cancún is $355, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Cancún is $357, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest American flight from New York to Cancún is $363, flying from May 2 to May 8.
  • The cheapest Air Canada flight from New York to Cancún is $408, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Aeromexico flight from New York to Cancún is $360, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Cancún starts at $260 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $120 and departs on Thu, May 7.
4 hr 2 min is the shortest flight time from New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York to Cancún.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 28 nonstop flights and 297 connecting flights per week. United flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 7 nonstop flights and 617 connecting flights per week. American flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) .

Other popular airlines flying from New York to Cancún are:
  • JetBlue offers 27 nonstop flights and 184 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) .
  • Delta offers 14 nonstop flights and 526 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) .
  • Air Canada offers 207 connecting flights per week. Air Canada flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) .
  • Aeromexico offers 81 connecting flights per week. Aeromexico flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New York and Cancún.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Cancún recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $260. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $120.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from New York to Cancún is $357, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from New York to Cancún is $355, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Cancún is $357, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest American flight from New York to Cancún is $363, flying from May 2 to May 8.
  • The cheapest Air Canada flight from New York to Cancún is $408, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Aeromexico flight from New York to Cancún is $360, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
United, JetBlue, Delta and American fly direct from New York to Cancún.
  • There are 28 United direct flights from New York to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 27 JetBlue direct flights from New York to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Delta direct flights from New York to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 American direct flights from New York 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 New York and Cancún at price $378 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20.
United, JetBlue, Delta and American fly direct from New York to Cancún.
  • There are 28 United direct flights from New York to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 27 JetBlue direct flights from New York to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Delta direct flights from New York to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 American direct flights from New York 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 New York to Cancún on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New York and Cancún start at $357 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New York 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 New York and Cancún start at $513 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and Cancún start at $260 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13.
To book business class trips from New York 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 New York and Cancún starts at $378 from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Cancún at price $378 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20.
To find last-minute flight deals from New York 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.

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