Flying from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Cancun is one hour ahead of Mexico City and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Take your pick of 261 weekly Benito Juarez International Airport to Cancun International Airport flights. The 03:45 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Volaris operates the latest service of the day at 23:15.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MEX to CUN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
With direct flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Cancun International Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Cancun (and then other corners of Mexico) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Aeromexico.
Aeromexico is the most punctual carrier offering MEX to CUN flights. A dependable 84.35% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Benito Juarez International Airport to Cancun International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MEX and CUN include:
Carlos Rovirosa Perez International Airport
Veracruz International Airport
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Right now, $63 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Benito Juarez International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $110. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book ten months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MEX to CUN.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Cancun International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MEX to CUN by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Handy information about Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
80.91% of flights departing from Benito Juarez International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from MEX.
Benito Juarez International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near MEX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Cancun International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Reserve a hotel near CUN if you're on a late Benito Juarez International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cancun International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and explore beyond Cancun's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Cancun International Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Cancun. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Cancun International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Cancun in May.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Cancun International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEX to CUN in January. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you'll want to see. About 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a visit to Merida will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.
Campeche is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 418 kilometres west of Cancun. No trip is complete without dropping by Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.