Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Cancún

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Cheapest round-trip flights $250
Volaris 1 stop 13 hr Sun, May 3 — Sat, May 9
The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Cancún is currently $250
Cheapest one-way flight $109
Volaris 1 stop 13 hr Sun, May 3
The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Cancún is currently $109
Cheapest nonstop flights $391
United Nonstop 5 hr Sun, May 3 — Tue, May 12
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Cancún is currently $391
Last-minute weekend getaway $388
Volaris 1 stop 12 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to Cancún is currently $388
Cheapest business class flights $631
Frontier 1 stop 33 hr Mon, Jun 1 — Tue, Jun 9
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Cancún is currently $631
Fastest flight 4 hr 36 min The fastest nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Cancún takes 4 hr 36 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 Los Angeles to Cancún is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $260–335
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $310–570

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to Cancún

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $391
    Typical price: $325–540
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    LAX - CUN Every day
    220 weekly connecting flights
    LAX - CUN Every day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $459
    Typical price: $350–650
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    LAX - CUN Every day
    153 weekly connecting flights
    LAX - CUN Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $406
    Typical price: $335–570
    1 weekly nonstop flight
    LAX - CUN Every Sat
    418 weekly connecting flights
    LAX - CUN Every day
  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $462
    Typical price: $390–930
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    LAX - CUN Every day
    14 weekly connecting flights
    LAX - CUN Every day
  • Southwest
    from $406
    Typical price: $360–660
    136 weekly connecting flights
    LAX - CUN Every day
  • Aeromexico
    from $459
    Typical price: $350–680
    90 weekly connecting flights
    LAX - CUN Every day

Popular airports near Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 32 min 12 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
  • Ontario International Airport (ONT)
    Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 45 min 34 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 Los Angeles to Cancún

The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Cancún are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $260 to $335.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Cancún recently found on Google Flights was with Volaris from $250. The cheapest one-way flight was with Volaris from $109.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Cancún is $391, flying from May 10 to May 19.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Cancún is $459, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Cancún is $406, flying from May 9 to May 15.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Los Angeles to Cancún is $462, flying from Apr 26 to May 5.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Cancún is $406, flying from May 10 to May 19.
  • The cheapest Aeromexico flight from Los Angeles to Cancún is $459, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Cancún starts at $250 from Sun, May 3 to Sat, May 9. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $109 and departs on Sun, May 3.
4 hr 36 min is the shortest flight time from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Cancún.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 14 nonstop flights and 220 connecting flights per week. United flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 1 nonstop flights and 418 connecting flights per week. American flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to Cancún are:
  • Delta offers 7 nonstop flights and 153 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) .
  • Alaska offers 7 nonstop flights and 14 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) .
  • Southwest offers 136 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) .
  • Aeromexico offers 90 connecting flights per week. Aeromexico flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Los Angeles and Cancún.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Cancún recently found on Google Flights was with Volaris from $250. The cheapest one-way flight was with Volaris from $109.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Cancún is $391, flying from May 10 to May 19.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Cancún is $459, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Cancún is $406, flying from May 9 to May 15.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Los Angeles to Cancún is $462, flying from Apr 26 to May 5.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Cancún is $406, flying from May 10 to May 19.
  • The cheapest Aeromexico flight from Los Angeles to Cancún is $459, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
United, Alaska, Delta and American fly direct from Los Angeles to Cancún.
  • There are 14 United direct flights from Los Angeles to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Delta direct flights from Los Angeles to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 1 American direct flights from Los Angeles to Cancún per week. Flights are available on Saturday.
  • There are 7 Alaska direct flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and Cancún at price $388 is offered by Volaris from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.
United, Alaska, Delta and American fly direct from Los Angeles to Cancún.
  • There are 14 United direct flights from Los Angeles to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Delta direct flights from Los Angeles to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 1 American direct flights from Los Angeles to Cancún per week. Flights are available on Saturday.
  • There are 7 Alaska direct flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Cancún on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Cancún start at $391 from Sun, May 3 to Tue, May 12 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and Cancún start at $631 from Mon, Jun 1 to Tue, Jun 9 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Cancún start at $250 from Sun, May 3 to Sat, May 9.
To book business class trips from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and Cancún starts at $388 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Volaris.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Cancún at price $388 is offered by Volaris from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.
To find last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles 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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