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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$97	Aeromexico Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Mar 14 — Sun, Mar 15	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cancún to Mexico City is currently $97
Cheapest one-way flight	$42	Aeromexico Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Feb 11	The cheapest one-way flight from Cancún to Mexico City is currently $42
Last-minute weekend getaway	$142	Volaris 1 stop 10 hr Sat, Jan 31 — Mon, Feb 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cancún to Mexico City is currently $142
Cheapest business class flights	$196	Aeromexico Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Mar 7 — Sun, Mar 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cancún to Mexico City is currently $196

Fastest flight	2 hr 13 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Cancún to Mexico City takes 2 hr 13 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 Cancún to Mexico City is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $55–100
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $150–335

Popular airlines from Cancún to Mexico City

Aeromexico

Nonstop

from $81

Typical price: $145–305

105 weekly nonstop flights

CUN - MEX, NLU Every day

427 weekly connecting flights

CUN - MEX, NLU Every day
Viva

Nonstop

Typical price: $100–225

83 weekly nonstop flights

CUN - MEX, NLU Every day

1482 weekly connecting flights

CUN - MEX, NLU Every day
Volaris

Nonstop

from $129

Typical price: $100–185

35 weekly nonstop flights

CUN - MEX, NLU Every day

358 weekly connecting flights

CUN - MEX, NLU Every day
COPA

from $697

Typical price: $670–1,200

136 weekly connecting flights

CUN - MEX Every day
Avianca

from $673

Typical price: $495–1,050

30 weekly connecting flights

CUN - MEX Every day
American

from $1,055

Typical price: $1,050–1,850

15 weekly connecting flights

CUN - MEX Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

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 29 min 44 mi
Mérida International Airport (MID)

Merida Mexico 3 hr 38 min 181 mi

Popular airports near Mexico City

Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX)

Mexico City Mexico 25 min 4 mi
Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)

Mexico City Mexico 1 hr 26 min 23 mi
Lic. Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC)

Mexico City Mexico 1 hr 14 min 29 mi
Queretaro International Airport (QRO)

Santiago de Querétaro Mexico 2 hr 48 min 106 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cancún to Mexico City

The cheapest flights from Cancún to Mexico City are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $55 to $100.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cancún to Mexico City recently found on Google Flights was with Aeromexico from $97. The cheapest one-way flight was with Aeromexico from $42.

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

The cheapest Aeromexico flight from Cancún to Mexico City is $81, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 8.
The cheapest Volaris flight from Cancún to Mexico City is $129, flying from Mar 6 to Mar 8.
The cheapest COPA flight from Cancún to Mexico City is $697, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 8.
The cheapest Avianca flight from Cancún to Mexico City is $673, flying from Feb 6 to Feb 8.
The cheapest American flight from Cancún to Mexico City is $1,055, flying from Mar 27 to Mar 30.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cancún to Mexico City starts at $97 from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $42 and departs on Wed, Feb 11.

2 hr 13 min is the shortest flight time from Cancún to Mexico City.

Many travelers choose to visit Dec–Mar, the driest part of the year. Temperatures are mild year-round, with cool evenings a feature of winter months (Nov–Feb). Rainfall is common Jun–Sep. The Festival del Centro Histórico (Mar) is a major festival of visual arts, theater, music, opera and dance. Families honor the deceased at altars citywide on the Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead, Nov 1–2), when skull imagery is a common sight.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cancún to Mexico City.
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 Cancún to Mexico City 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 Cancún to Mexico City.

In terms of nonstop flights, Aeromexico is the most popular. Aeromexico offers 105 nonstop flights and 427 connecting flights per week. Aeromexico flies from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX) , Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) .

In terms of flights, Viva is the most popular. Viva offers 83 nonstop flights and 1,482 connecting flights per week. Viva flies from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX) , Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cancún to Mexico City are:

Volaris offers 35 nonstop flights and 358 connecting flights per week. Volaris flies from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX) , Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) .
COPA offers 136 connecting flights per week. COPA flies from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX) .
Avianca offers 30 connecting flights per week. Avianca flies from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX) .
American offers 15 connecting flights per week. American flies from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cancún to Mexico City recently found on Google Flights was with Aeromexico from $97. The cheapest one-way flight was with Aeromexico from $42.

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

The cheapest Aeromexico flight from Cancún to Mexico City is $81, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 8.
The cheapest Volaris flight from Cancún to Mexico City is $129, flying from Mar 6 to Mar 8.
The cheapest COPA flight from Cancún to Mexico City is $697, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 8.
The cheapest Avianca flight from Cancún to Mexico City is $673, flying from Feb 6 to Feb 8.
The cheapest American flight from Cancún to Mexico City is $1,055, flying from Mar 27 to Mar 30.

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

There are 105 Aeromexico direct flights from Cancún to Mexico City per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 83 Viva direct flights from Cancún to Mexico City per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 Volaris direct flights from Cancún to Mexico City 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 Cancún and Mexico City at price $142 is offered by Volaris from Sat, Jan 31 to Mon, Feb 2.

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

There are 105 Aeromexico direct flights from Cancún to Mexico City per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 83 Viva direct flights from Cancún to Mexico City per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 Volaris direct flights from Cancún to Mexico City 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 Cancún to Mexico City on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cancún and Mexico City start at $97 from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15 with Aeromexico.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cancún to Mexico City, 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 Cancún and Mexico City start at $196 from Sat, Mar 7 to Sun, Mar 8 with Aeromexico.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cancún and Mexico City start at $97 from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15.

To book business class trips from Cancún to Mexico City, 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 Cancún and Mexico City starts at $142 from Sat, Jan 31 to Mon, Feb 2 with Volaris.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cancún and Mexico City at price $142 is offered by Volaris from Sat, Jan 31 to Mon, Feb 2.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cancún to Mexico City, 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.