Cheap Flights from Mexico City to Cancun

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Felipe Angeles International to Cancun flights are currently cheapest in June.

Direct flights from Felipe Angeles International to Cancun

Felipe Angeles International to Cancun: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Felipe Angeles International to Cancun below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cancun.

Mexico City to Cancun: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$63
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time2 hrs, 22 mins
Most popular airlineViva Aerobus
Average flights per week61

Finding cheap flights from Felipe Angeles International to Cancun: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Felipe Angeles International to Cancun is $63. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 22 minutes is the average flight time from Felipe Angeles International to Cancun.
Viva Aerobus, Aeromexico and Frontier Airlines fly direct from Felipe Angeles International to Cancun.
As of April 2025, there are 61 flights per week flying from Felipe Angeles International to Cancun.
The cheapest month to fly from Felipe Angeles International to Cancun is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Felipe Angeles International Airport to Cancun Airport on Tuesday, 3 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cancun but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cancun is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Volaris and Viva Aerobus offer the cheapest flight tickets to Cancun.

Travelling from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Cancun International Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.

  • Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Cancun one hour ahead of Mexico City.

  • Take your pick of 83 weekly Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Cancun International Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with VivaAerobus is the earliest flight you can take. VivaAerobus operates the last service of the day at 20:30.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your NLU to CUN flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.

  • With direct flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Cancun International Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Cancun (and then other parts of Mexico) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:

  • Most travellers choose to fly with Aeromexico on this route.

  • With a reliable 85.16% of services arriving on schedule, Aeromexico has the best on-time performance for NLU to CUN flights.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Cancun International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between NLU and CUN:

    • Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport

    • Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport

    • Jose Marti International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Cancun International Airport flight is $46. A round-trip ticket is currently $63. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from NLU to CUN.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Cancun International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from NLU to CUN.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Cancun International Airport.

Handy information about Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)

  • Of the departures from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport, 67.58% land on schedule at their destination.

  • Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Get your flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Cancun International Airport off to a hassle-free start. Only a quick drive from NLU, stay at Verticca Hotel and be well-rested for the trip ahead.

Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:

  • Go where the road takes you with a Cancun International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and venture far and wide through Cancun and beyond.

  • Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Cancun International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.

Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun

  • Cancun International Airport to central Cancun has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.

When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Cancun International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Cancun in May.

  • The warmest month in Cancun is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Cancun International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from NLU to CUN sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Mexico

  • Merida is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've experienced Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.

  • Around 418 kilometres west of Cancun, Campeche is another favourite stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.