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 $319
United Nonstop 5 hr Sat, May 30 — Sat, Jun 6
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Cancún is currently $319
Cheapest one-way flight $159
United Nonstop 5 hr Wed, May 27
The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Cancún is currently $159
Cheapest nonstop flights $332
American Nonstop 5 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from New York to Cancún is currently $332
Last-minute weekend getaway $404
Air Canada 1 stop 12 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to Cancún is currently $404
Cheapest business class flights $622
United Nonstop 5 hr Sat, May 30 — Fri, Jun 5
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to Cancún is currently $622
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: $305–430

Popular airlines from New York to Cancún

  • JetBlue
    Nonstop
    from $342
    Typical price: $325–630
    26 weekly nonstop flights
    EWR, JFK - CUN Every day
    145 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - CUN Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $332
    Typical price: $290–550
    18 weekly nonstop flights
    EWR - CUN Every day
    304 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, LGA - CUN Every day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $342
    Typical price: $330–740
    12 weekly nonstop flights
    JFK - CUN Every day
    590 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - CUN Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $332
    Typical price: $300–520
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    JFK - CUN Every day
    768 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - CUN Every day
  • Air Canada
    from $404
    Typical price: $390–890
    137 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - CUN Every day
  • Aeromexico
    from $342
    Typical price: $340–820
    72 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 25 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 United from $319. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $159.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from New York to Cancún is $342, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 11.
  • The cheapest United flight from New York to Cancún is $332, flying from May 30 to Jun 5.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Cancún is $342, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest American flight from New York to Cancún is $332, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Air Canada flight from New York to Cancún is $404, flying from May 3 to May 9.
  • The cheapest Aeromexico flight from New York to Cancún is $342, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Cancún starts at $319 from Sat, May 30 to Sat, Jun 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $159 and departs on Wed, May 27.
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 26 nonstop flights and 145 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 7 nonstop flights and 768 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:
  • United offers 18 nonstop flights and 304 connecting flights per week. United flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) .
  • Delta offers 12 nonstop flights and 590 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 137 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 72 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 United from $319. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $159.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from New York to Cancún is $342, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 11.
  • The cheapest United flight from New York to Cancún is $332, flying from May 30 to Jun 5.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Cancún is $342, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest American flight from New York to Cancún is $332, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Air Canada flight from New York to Cancún is $404, flying from May 3 to May 9.
  • The cheapest Aeromexico flight from New York to Cancún is $342, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
United, JetBlue, Delta and American fly direct from New York to Cancún.
  • There are 26 JetBlue direct flights from New York to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 18 United direct flights from New York to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 12 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 $404 is offered by Air Canada from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
United, JetBlue, Delta and American fly direct from New York to Cancún.
  • There are 26 JetBlue direct flights from New York to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 18 United direct flights from New York to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 12 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 $332 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 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 $622 from Sat, May 30 to Fri, Jun 5 with United.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and Cancún start at $319 from Sat, May 30 to Sat, Jun 6.
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 $404 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Air Canada.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Cancún at price $404 is offered by Air Canada from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
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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