Flying from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Guatemala City Airport to Cancun Airport.
Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, making Cancun one hour ahead of Guatemala City.
There are nine Guatemala City Airport to Cancun Airport flights every week.
To ensure you catch your GUA to CUN flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
With direct flights from Guatemala City Airport to Cancun Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Cancun (and then other corners of Mexico) is a breeze. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Volaris.
Avianca is the most punctual carrier that offers GUA to CUN flights. An exceptional 97.06% of its services on this route arrive on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Guatemala City Airport to Cancun Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between GUA and CUN include:
Miami International Airport
San Salvador Airport
Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Cancun Airport (CUN)
$91 is the lowest price for a one-way Guatemala City Airport to Cancun Airport flight. Return flights start at $233. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GUA to CUN if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Guatemala City Airport to Cancun Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from GUA to CUN is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Guatemala City Airport to Cancun Airport.
Handy information about Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
Guatemala City Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from GUA land at their destination as scheduled 88% of the time.
Guatemala City Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Guatemala City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Guatemala City Airport to Cancun Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near GUA:
Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Guatemala City Airport to Cancun Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Grab a Cancun Airport rental car and discover Cancun and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Cancun Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Cancun Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
From Cancun Airport, Cancun is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)
April is the most popular month for flights from Guatemala City Airport to Cancun Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Cancun in March.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Guatemala City Airport to Cancun Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GUA to CUN sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a trip to Merida will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
Around 418 kilometres west of Cancun, Campeche is another essential stop in Mexico. Start your sightseeing at Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia.