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 $242
Spirit 1 stop 14 hr Mon, Feb 2 — Wed, Feb 11
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Cancún is currently $242
Cheapest one-way flight $121
Spirit 1 stop 16 hr Sat, Feb 21
The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Cancún is currently $121
Cheapest nonstop flights $283
American Nonstop 5 hr Sun, Mar 1 — Tue, Mar 10
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from New York to Cancún is currently $283
Last-minute weekend getaway $378
Frontier 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Mon, Feb 2
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to Cancún is currently $378
Cheapest business class flights $586
United 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Feb 5 — Wed, Feb 11
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to Cancún is currently $586
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: $285–455

Popular airlines from New York to Cancún

  • American
    Nonstop
    from $283
    Typical price: $300–510
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    JFK - CUN Every day
    693 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - CUN Every day
  • JetBlue
    Nonstop
    from $318
    Typical price: $315–610
    25 weekly nonstop flights
    EWR, JFK - CUN Every day
    135 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - CUN Every day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $311
    Typical price: $315–730
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    JFK - CUN Every day
    682 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - CUN Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $288
    Typical price: $290–530
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    EWR - CUN Every day
    288 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, LGA - CUN Every day
  • Air Canada
    from $387
    Typical price: $390–950
    184 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - CUN Every day
  • COPA
    from $1,073
    Typical price: $1,000–2,050
    65 weekly connecting flights
    JFK - CUN Every day

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 39 min 12 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 25 min 8 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
  • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
    Boston United States 3 hr 40 min 192 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 29 min 44 mi
  • Mérida International Airport (MID)
    Merida Mexico 3 hr 38 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 Spirit from $242. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $121.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from New York to Cancún is $283, flying from Mar 1 to Mar 10.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from New York to Cancún is $318, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 11.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Cancún is $311, flying from Feb 20 to Feb 26.
  • The cheapest United flight from New York to Cancún is $288, flying from Feb 7 to Feb 13.
  • The cheapest Air Canada flight from New York to Cancún is $387, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest COPA flight from New York to Cancún is $1,073, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Cancún starts at $242 from Mon, Feb 2 to Wed, Feb 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $121 and departs on Sat, Feb 21.
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, JetBlue is the most popular. JetBlue offers 25 nonstop flights and 135 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) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 14 nonstop flights and 693 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:
  • Delta offers 14 nonstop flights and 682 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) .
  • United offers 21 nonstop flights and 288 connecting flights per week. United flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) .
  • Air Canada offers 184 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) .
  • COPA offers 65 connecting flights per week. COPA flies from 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 Spirit from $242. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $121.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from New York to Cancún is $283, flying from Mar 1 to Mar 10.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from New York to Cancún is $318, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 11.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Cancún is $311, flying from Feb 20 to Feb 26.
  • The cheapest United flight from New York to Cancún is $288, flying from Feb 7 to Feb 13.
  • The cheapest Air Canada flight from New York to Cancún is $387, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest COPA flight from New York to Cancún is $1,073, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
United, JetBlue, American and Delta fly direct from New York to Cancún.
  • There are 14 American direct flights from New York to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 25 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 21 United 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 Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.
United, JetBlue, American and Delta fly direct from New York to Cancún.
  • There are 14 American direct flights from New York to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 25 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 21 United 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 $283 from Sun, Mar 1 to Tue, Mar 10 with American.
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 $586 from Thu, Feb 5 to Wed, Feb 11 with United.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and Cancún start at $242 from Mon, Feb 2 to Wed, Feb 11.
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 Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Cancún at price $378 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.
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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