How to find cheap flights to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Cancun International Airport is $827. A return plane ticket to CUN right now is $1,576.
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The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to land some excellent early bird deals on tickets to Cancun, where Cancun International Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Cancun
You can typically jump on the cheapest flight to Cancun in May.
If your travel dates are flexible, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to CUN.
If you want to experience Cancun at its liveliest, book your flights to CUN for March. Going on holiday during peak periods generally means more to see and do compared to other times.
The quietest time of the year to travel is November. Book your plane tickets to Cancun then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
With averages of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF), August is when Cancun is warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your trip.
January brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 20ºC (68ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
With four days of rain on average, February is the driest month in Cancun.
The wettest time of year is September. Go then and you'll likely get around 19 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Cancun International Airport (CUN): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Cancun International Airport, these major airlines make travelling to Cancun a breeze:
If you want to travel with the carrier that leads the way for punctuality, book your CUN plane ticket with TUI.nl. Up to 100% of its flights into this airport touch down on schedule.
You'll be landing in the UTC-5 timezone at CUN.
Eager to catch up on sleep after your flight to CUN? These hotels near Cancun International Airport offer the ideal place to relax and unwind:
Whether you're making your connecting flight or flying home from Cancun International Airport, you're unlikely to be delayed. CUN is known for its punctual performance, with up to 80% of all departing flights landing when they're meant to.
Cancun International Airport is located in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Getting to central Cancun from Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The distance from CUN to central Cancun is about 16 kilometres.
You'll get to the centre in around 25 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to CUN.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
If you want to stay close to all the action in Cancun, drop your bags at one of these comfy options:
Cancun highlights
Hop off your flight to Cancun and find your way to these major attractions:
Chichen itzá Park: Located in Cancun Downtown around 0.80 kilometres northwest of the city centre, this landmark is an ideal spot to kick off your sightseeing.
Hotel Zone: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A top landmark, it's around 11 kilometres southeast of the centre of Cancun in Cancun Hotel Zone.
How to get to Playa del Carmen from Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Kicking things off in Playa del Carmen? From CUN, it'll take around 45 minutes to drive there. The city is about 56 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Kantunilkin
Kantunilkin is another city that's easily accessible from Cancun International Airport. It's around 56 kilometres away.
The drive time to Kantunilkin is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Explore more of Mexico
There's loads more to see and do in Mexico, starting with Merida. Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park are must-visits in this city, which is about 290 kilometres west of Cancun. Merida International Airport (MID) is the closest airport in Merida.
Playa del Carmen is another standout destination in Mexico and is roughly 48 kilometres southwest of Cancun. Set your sights on top attractions like Cancun, Riviera Maya and Playa Constituyentes.
Or make your way to Kanasín, about 274 kilometres west of Cancun. Sitio arqueologico Flor de Mayo."Aak'its, Nikté Ch'oom k'íiwik ka'achij", Santa Isabel hacienda. "Santa Isabel hacienda k'íiwik" Park and Villa Mágica Kanasín are just a taste of what's waiting.