Cheap flights from New York to Cancún

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Flight information for New York to Cancún to help you plan your next trip.
Cheapest round-trip flight
$251
Spirit 1 stop 8 hr Sep 7 — Sep 13
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Cancún is currently $251
Cheapest one-way flight
$113
Spirit 1 stop 8 hr Sep 7
The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Cancún is currently $113
Fastest flight
3 hr 56 min
The fastest nonstop flight from New York to Cancún takes 3 hr 56 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 January. The most expensive one is typically June.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $225–270
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $290–440

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York 39 min 12 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York 26 min 8 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark 27 min 8 mi
  • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
    Boston 3 hr 39 min 192 mi

Popular airports near Cancún

  • Cancún International Airport (CUN)
    Cancún 26 min 9 mi
  • Aeropuerto Internacional de Tulum Felipe Carrillo Puerto (TQO)
    Tulum 2 hr 28 min 86 mi
  • Cozumel International Airport (CZM)
    Cozumel 2 hr 29 min 44 mi
  • Mérida International Airport (MID)
    Merida 3 hr 42 min 181 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Cancún

How long does it take to fly from New York to Cancún?
3 hr 56 min is the shortest flight time from New York to Cancún.
When are the cheapest days to fly from New York to Cancún?
The cheapest days to fly are usually in January. Typical prices range from $225 to $270.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Cancún?
The best round-trip deal recently found on Google Flights from New York to Cancún was with Spirit from $251. The best one-way deal was with Spirit from $113.
When are direct flights from New York to Cancún available?
There are direct flights from New York to Cancún on a daily basis.
Which airlines have direct flights from New York to Cancún?
United, JetBlue, Delta and American fly direct from New York to Cancún.
What are the cheapest flights from New York to Cancún?
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Cancún starts at $251 from Sat, Sep 7 to Fri, Sep 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $113 and departs on Sat, Sep 7.
When should you visit 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).
How do I find cheap dates to fly from New York to Cancún
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.

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