Travelling from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, making Cancun 18 hours behind Christchurch.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your CHC to CUN flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Christchurch International Airport to Cancun International Airport. San Francisco International Airport is a popular stopover on the CHC to CUN route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Currently, $2,684 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Christchurch International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,792. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CHC to CUN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cancun International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from CHC to CUN.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Handy information about Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
When it comes to Christchurch International Airport's on-time performance, 74.2% of flights complete their journey on time.
Christchurch International Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Christchurch. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CHC? If you've booked an early flight from Christchurch International Airport to Cancun International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
If you're getting in on a late Christchurch International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near CUN:
Explore without limits with a Cancun International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and find adventure across Cancun and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Cancun International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport to the centre of 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 busiest month for flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cancun International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Cancun in May.
When reserving your flight from Christchurch International Airport to Cancun International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Cancun, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CHC to CUN sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, popular 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 essential stop in Mexico. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.
