Travelling from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Cancun International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Monterrey is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Cancun.
Flights from CUN to MTY start at 07:05 — the earliest with VivaAerobus. The last departure is at 23:50 with VivaAerobus. Overall, you can choose from 137 weekly Cancun International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport flights.
Your CUN to MTY flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
VivaAerobus is your gateway to discovering Monterrey (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Mexico!). Check out the direct flights from Cancun International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with VivaAerobus on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates CUN to MTY flights is VivaAerobus. Its services arrive as scheduled 71.66% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cancun International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between CUN and MTY:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport
Veracruz International Airport
Benito Juarez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
$76 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cancun International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport flight. A return flight starts from $158. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book ten months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CUN to MTY.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CUN to MTY by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cancun International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport.
Handy information about Cancun International Airport (CUN)
When it comes to Cancun International Airport's on-time performance, 72.87% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Cancun International Airport from central Cancun, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a convenient hotel near CUN? If you're catching an early flight from Cancun International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Reserve a hotel near MTY if you're catching a late Cancun International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport rental car and discover Monterrey and beyond with your own wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to central Monterrey
From Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport, Monterrey is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Cancun International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Monterrey. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Cancun International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport for August if you'd like to go to Monterrey during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CUN to MTY in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Monterrey, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Travel about 402 kilometres south to San Luis Potosi to tick off its top sights. From Tangamanga Park I to Plaza de Aranzazu and Cathedral of San Luis Potosi, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Aguascalientes is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres south-west of Monterrey. No journey is complete without experiencing Templo de San Antonio, Museo Nacional de la Muerte and Jardin de San Marcos.