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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Mcallen Airport to Cancun Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $866. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cancun.$597 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mcallen on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cancun on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $597, select.
Cancun.$598 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mcallen on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cancun on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $598, select.
Cancun.$795 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mcallen on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cancun on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $795, select.
Cancun.$834 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Fri, 12 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mcallen on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cancun on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $834, select.
Cancun.$835 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mcallen on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cancun on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $835, select.
Cancun.$845 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mcallen on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cancun on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $845, select.
Cancun.$845 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mcallen on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cancun on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $845, select.
Cancun.$847 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Aerus and Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Aerus, departs from Mcallen on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Cancun on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $847, select.
Cancun.$866 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Aerus and Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Aerus, departs from Mcallen on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Cancun on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $866, select.
Cancun.$867 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Jul, returning Thu, 16 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mcallen on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cancun on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $867, select.
Cancun.$869 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with Aerus and Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Aerus, departs from Mcallen on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Cancun on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $869, select.
Cancun.$881 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May, returning Sat, 8 May.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mcallen on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cancun on Sat, 8 May, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $881, select.
Cancun.$925 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Jun, returning Wed, 24 Jun.Return flight with Aerus and Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Aerus, departs from Mcallen on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Cancun on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $925, select.
Cancun.$939 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Wed, 12 Aug.Return flight with Aerus and Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Aerus, departs from Mcallen on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Cancun on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $939, select.
Cancun.$990 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mcallen on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cancun on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $990, select.
Cancun.$1,037 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Aerus and Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Aerus, departs from Mcallen on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Cancun on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Mcallen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,037, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Mcallen to Cancun

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Mcallen to Cancun flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jun
from $924
Jul
from $866
Aug
from $597
Sep
from $596
Oct
from $794
Nov
from $865
Dec
from $844
Jan
from $989
Feb
from $833
Mar
from $2,739
Apr
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May
from $880

Mcallen to Cancun: Alternative routes

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Finding cheap flights from Mcallen to Cancun: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Mcallen to Cancun is $596. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Mcallen to Cancun. But we found flights with one or more stops from $596.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Mcallen to Cancun.
The cheapest month to fly from Mcallen to Cancun is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Mcallen Airport to Cancun Airport on Monday, 21 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Mcallen Airport and Cancun Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cancun but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cancun is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cancun.

Travelling from Mcallen Airport (MFE) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Mcallen Airport to Cancun Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.

  • The timezone in Cancun is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Mcallen.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your MFE to CUN flight.

  • Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Getting to Cancun (and then exploring more of Mexico!) is easy with Volaris. This popular carrier has direct flights from Mcallen Airport to Cancun Airport.

  • The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Volaris.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for MFE to CUN flights is Volaris.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Mcallen Airport to Cancun Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MFE and CUN include:

    • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    • Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport

    • Austin-Bergstrom Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Mcallen Airport (MFE) to Cancun Airport (CUN)

  • At the moment, $372 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mcallen Airport to Cancun Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $596. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To get cheap tickets from MFE to CUN, reserve your journey five months ahead of your departure.

  • Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Mcallen Airport to Cancun Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MFE to CUN.

  • 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 Mcallen Airport to Cancun Airport.

Handy information about Mcallen Airport (MFE)

  • MFE is located at 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd.

  • 82% of flights leaving Mcallen Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of MFE.

  • To get to Mcallen Airport from central Mcallen, it takes around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey when using public transport typically takes 25 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near MFE. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Mcallen Airport to Cancun Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)

  • Book a hotel near CUN if you have a late Mcallen Airport to Cancun Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cancun Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and explore beyond Cancun's main sights.

  • To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cancun Airport about three weeks before travelling.

When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)

  • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Mcallen Airport to Cancun Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Cancun. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.

  • The warmest month in Cancun is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Mcallen Airport to Cancun Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MFE to CUN in January. Average temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.

Explore more of Mexico

  • Merida is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.

  • Campeche is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 418 kilometres west of Cancun. No journey is complete without seeing Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia.

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