Travelling from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Cancun International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Cancun is one hour ahead of Guadalajara and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Take your pick of 218 weekly Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Cancun International Airport flights. The 05:15 departure with Volaris is the earliest flight available. VivaAerobus operates the latest service of the day at 17:30.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GDL to CUN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
VivaAerobus offers direct flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Cancun International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Cancun — and maybe even more of Mexico if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is VivaAerobus.
With 71.78% of services arriving as scheduled, VivaAerobus is the most punctual carrier operating GDL to CUN flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Cancun International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GDL and CUN include:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport
Carlos Rovirosa Perez International Airport
Benito Juarez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Currently, $76 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $152. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from GDL to CUN by booking at least ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Cancun International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from GDL to CUN.
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Handy information about Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
When it comes to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport's on-time performance, 71.31% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Guadalajara. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near GDL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Cancun International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Cancun International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and chase adventure across Cancun and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Cancun International Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
From Cancun International Airport, Cancun is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The quietest month for a flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Cancun International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Cancun based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Cancun International Airport for August if you want to visit Cancun during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GDL to CUN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Mexico waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a trip to Merida will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like 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. No visit is complete without checking out Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.