Popular direct routes to Cancun
Cancún is one of Mexico’s most connected destinations, with direct flights to and from over 30 countries worldwide. Here's a list of direct routes by region:
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Flying direct saves time and hassle. No layovers, no rushing through airports, and less chance of delays or lost luggage. You’ll arrive in Cancún, fresh and ready to start your holiday straight away.
Cancún itself is one of Mexico’s most visited destinations, known for its white-sand beaches, warm Caribbean waters, nightlife, and family-friendly resorts. A direct flight means you can make the most of your time enjoying everything the city has to offer.
To visit Cancún, we recommend flying direct to Cancún International Airport - the primary airport serving the city.
Cancún is a gateway to Mexico’s Caribbean coast. Each year, millions of travellers fly into Cancún International Airport. From here, you can connect to over 30 countries across North, Central and South America, as well as Europe.
Situated in Cancun along the Caribbean coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, CUN is currently the second busiest airport in Mexico after Mexico City International Airport. The airport is a hub for MAYAir, as well as a base for VivaAerobus and Volaris.
Cancún is one of Mexico’s most connected destinations, with direct flights to and from over 30 countries worldwide. Here's a list of direct routes by region:
Travelling to Cancún from other parts of Mexico is straightforward, with plenty of domestic routes operated by airlines such as Aeroméxico, VivaAerobús, Volaris and MAYAir. Flight times vary depending on your departure city, usually ranging from 2 to 5 hours.
Tijuana, Mexicali, Chihuahua, Culiacán, Ciudad Juárez, Torreón, Monterrey, Reynosa, San Luis Potosí, Tampico, Aguascalientes, Guadalajara, León, Querétaro, Morelia, Mexico City, Puebla, Veracruz, Acapulco, Oaxaca, Villahermosa, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mérida.
Cancún is one of the most popular international destinations for US travellers, with around 40 nonstop routes available from cities across the country. Major hubs such as Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Seattle and Atlanta all offer frequent services, making Cancún easily accessible from both the East and West Coast.
Flight times vary depending on where you start - journeys can be as short as 2 hours from Miami or up to 6 hours from Seattle.
Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Diego, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Denver, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, New Orleans, Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Nashville, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Detroit, Columbus, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Charlotte, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Miami, Orlando, Tampa.
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines.
Cancún is a popular winter sun destination for Canadian travellers. While there are fewer nonstop routes compared to the US, several major cities offer direct services, including Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal.
Flight times from Canada to Cancún are usually between 4 and 6 hours, depending on your departure point.
Victoria, Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, London, Kitchener/Waterloo, Toronto, Hamilton, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Moncton, Halifax.
Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Air Transat, Flair Airlines, Sunwing Airlines, WestJet.
Travellers from Europe have a wide choice of nonstop routes to Cancún, with services available from major hubs such as London, Paris, Frankfurt and Madrid, as well as other regional cities.
Flight times from Europe to Cancún are usually between 10 and 12 hours, depending on your departure point.
Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, London, Amsterdam, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Milan, Vienna, Rome, Istanbul, Madrid, Lisbon.
Air Caraïbes, Air Europa, Air France, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Condor, Edelweiss Air, Iberojet, KLM, Lufthansa, Neos, TAP Air Portugal, TUI Airways, TUI fly Belgium, TUI fly Netherlands, Turkish Airlines, Wamos Air, World2Fly
Cancún is well connected to cities across Central and South America. Travellers can choose from a wide range of airlines, including LATAM, Avianca and Volaris.
Flight times are different by region - services from Central America usually take 1 to 3 hours, while longer routes from South America, such as Buenos Aires, can take up to 9 hours.
Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, Lima, Brasília, Cali, Bogotá, Medellín, Panama City, Caracas, San José, Santo Domingo, Montego Bay, San Salvador, Guatemala City, Flores, Belize City, Chetumal, Cozumel, Havana, Varadero, Santa Clara, Camagüey, Holguín.
Aerolíneas Argentinas, Aeromar, Arajet, Avianca, Avianca Costa Rica, Avianca El Salvador, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Brasil, LATAM Chile, LATAM Perú, MAYAir, Sky Airline Peru, Transportes Aereos Guatemaltecos, Tropic Air, VivaAerobús, Viva Air Colombia, Volaris, Volaris Costa Rica, Volaris El Salvador, Wingo
Booking a direct flight to Cancún is the easiest way to start your holiday relaxed and ready to sightsee. With no layovers, you’ll arrive ready to enjoy the city without losing time in transit.
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Yes! Cancún is well connected to the US, with around 40 nonstop routes from cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, and Miami. Flight times range from 2–6 hours depending on your departure city.
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Yes! There are currently 7 direct routes from the UK to Cancun, however, the majority of these are seasonal.
You can fly direct to Cancun from London all year round.
You can also fly direct to Cancun from Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle and Glasgow however these routes tend to be seasonal depending on the airline you choose to fly with. The two airlines that fly direct from the UK to Cancun are British Airways and TUI Airways.
Booking cheap nonstop flights to Cancun is made easy through Alternative Airlines. You can utilise our Best Fare Finder tool to find out which days are the cheapest to fly to Cancun from your chosen departure airport. When you search for your flights and pick your dates on the calendar, you'll see the cheapest days to fly are highlighted in green and the most expensive days to fly are highlighted in red. For more information on how to use this tool, read our Best Fare Finder guide.
If you're having difficulty finding direct flights to Cancun on our site, this could mean that either there are no direct flights to Cancun from your chosen departure destination, or there are no airlines that operate direct flights to Cancun on the dates you chose to fly. An alternative is if you search for direct flights to Cancun on a different day or you can catch a connecting flight instead to any of the airports listed in the table in this guide.
Yes! Southwest is a US-based airline mainly operating domestic flights in the US and offers over 15 direct routes to Cancun from US cities including Chicago, Denver, Houston, Pittsburgh, New Orleans and many more. To find out more about flights to Cancun with Southwest, please read our Southwest flights to Cancun page.
Direct flights from Dublin to Cancun are seasonal when you fly with TUI Airways. From the beginning of June 2023, TUI Airways will be resuming nonstop flights from Dublin to Cancun. We recommend booking your direct flights from Dublin to Cancun now in time for when this route resumes so you can get the best deal possible!
Absolutely! When you search for your direct flights to Cancun through Alternative Airlines, you can secure your booking with any of the flexible payment options we offer on our site, including Buy Now Pay Later plans like Afterpay, Klarna, and Zip among others.
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Use the Best Fare Finder on Alternative Airlines to compare prices across dates. Flexible travel dates, booking in advance, and checking multiple departure airports can help you secure the best deal. You can also choose to pay with one of our pay-later providers to split the upfront cost of your flights into more manageable instalments, helping you budget more for your trip.
Cancún is served by numerous airlines worldwide. For example:
Flight durations vary by departure point:
Peak travel season is mid-December to mid-April, when weather is warm and dry. For lower prices and fewer crowds, consider travelling during the shoulder months of May, September, or early November.
Direct flights save time, reduce the risk of delays or lost luggage, and get you to Cancún faster so you can start enjoying your holiday sooner.