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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 595
Typical prices: C$ 562-C$ 1,012
Volaris
Sun 18/2Sat 24/2
DTW - CUN • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 631
Typical prices: C$ 582-C$ 1,075
Delta
Tue 9/1Tue 16/1
DTW - CUN • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 3h 56m
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Most punctual • 85% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 11% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 26% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg C$ 468 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 12m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Cancún (DTW-CUN)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Cancún

Thu, 18 Feb - Wed, 24 Feb
Volaris Logo
6:20 a.m. - 6:07 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CUN Cancun
11h 47m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
Volaris Logo
7:06 p.m. - 4:28 a.m.CUN  Cancun-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 22m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
C$ 595Volaris
Thu, 10 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec
Air Canada Logo
6:20 p.m. - 10:40 a.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CUN Cancun
16h 20m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
Air Canada Logo
3:10 p.m. - 5:40 p.m.CUN  Cancun-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
26h 30m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 602Air Canada
Mon, 9 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
Frontier Logo
6:25 a.m. - 1:41 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CUN Cancun
7h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Frontier Logo
2:51 p.m. - 12:44 a.m.CUN  Cancun-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
C$ 606Frontier
Sat, 14 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
Frontier Logo
6:25 a.m. - 1:41 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CUN Cancun
7h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Frontier Logo
11:44 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.CUN  Cancun-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
C$ 613Frontier
Sat, 9 Jan - Sat, 16 Jan
Delta Logo
7:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CUN Cancun
4h 00mdirect
Delta Logo
12:15 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.CUN  Cancun-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
3h 55mdirect
C$ 631Delta
Fri, 22 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan
Delta Logo
7:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CUN Cancun
4h 00mdirect
Delta Logo
12:15 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.CUN  Cancun-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
3h 55mdirect
C$ 631Delta
Sun, 17 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan
Aeromexico Logo
10:05 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CUN Cancun
4h 00mdirect
Aeromexico Logo
4:30 p.m. - 12:44 a.m.CUN  Cancun-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
C$ 646Aeromexico
Sat, 23 Jan - Sat, 6 Feb
JetBlue Logo
6:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CUN Cancun
10h 15m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
JetBlue Logo
3:05 p.m. - 10:03 p.m.CUN  Cancun-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 58m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
C$ 648JetBlue
Tue, 16 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb
JetBlue Logo
6:00 a.m. - 1:58 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CUN Cancun
7h 58m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
JetBlue Logo
3:05 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.CUN  Cancun-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 40m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
C$ 649JetBlue
Fri, 22 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan
Aeromexico Logo
5:20 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CUN Cancun
5h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Aeromexico Logo
12:05 p.m. - 8:38 p.m.CUN  Cancun-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 33m1 stop Austin Bergstrom
C$ 652Aeromexico
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún?

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún start at C$ 595. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from C$ 562 to C$ 1,012. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 595 on Volaris.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún and is 7% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 10% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún at C$ 556 round-trip.
  • June (C$ 847) and December (C$ 841) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 52% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún the cheapest?

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún are cheapest 3 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 11% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Cancún

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Aeromexico

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DTW

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on CUN

Brandon travels every week and makes friends with stray cats wherever he goes. Dogs, too... he once brought one home to the US from the Amalfi Coast. He’s written 6 books, visited 6 continents (still waiting on Antarctica), and would eat ice cream 6 times a day if he could. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his partner and three cats.

Key details for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

C$ 273
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún

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Your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún flights?

    Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún flights:

    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Aeromexico: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Frontier: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún?

    Only Delta operates flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Cancún.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún?

    Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Cancun (CUN).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Delta: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Aeromexico: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Frontier: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 468 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to C$ 777 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 42–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún?

    The Boeing 737-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and Aeromexico. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún pass through?

    One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún most commonly connect through:

    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – 27% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 20% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) – 13% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 9% of one-stop connections

    Fort Lauderdale (FLL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 702 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 824, a difference of C$ 122. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 29 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Which popular places can I visit in Cancún?

    Some of the most popular sights in Cancún are Nichupte Lagoon, Puerto Cancun, and Hospital Amerimed. These are among the most viewed places in Cancún on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 10:56 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:20 am and lands at 2:16 pm.

    The flight takes about 3h 56m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 12% below the route average of C$ 750. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

  • How long does a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún take?

    A direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún takes 3h 56m, covering 3,825 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 595 to C$ 5,937. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún looking right now?

    One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 309, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

  • How does Spirit Airlines's on-time performance compare to other airlines on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún flights?

    Spirit Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún flights are:

    • Spirit Airlines: 85% on time
    • Delta: 85% on time
    • Frontier: 73% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún?

    Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 12m, compared with 6h 15m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 6h 36m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • What is the time difference between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Cancún?

    Cancún is 1 hour behind Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Eastern Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Cancun Airport (CUN)?

    Cancun Airport (CUN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • MEXRENTACAR
    • Hertz
    • America Car Rental
    • Budget
    • Europcar

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún flight?

    Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún range from C$ 562 to C$ 1,012, with an average of C$ 750 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 562 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún flights?

    Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún flights:

    • • Delta
    • • Aeromexico
    • • WestJet
    • • JetBlue

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Your guide to booking Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Tuesday flights average C$ 702 – about C$ 122 less than Thursday (15% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 3 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 11% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún trip for January. Fares historically average C$ 556 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 291 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Spirit Airlines is the strongest pick on this route. 85% of Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancún arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 85%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 2 hours29 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Denver Intl Airport (DEN) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 468 round-trip on this route – about C$ 309 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cancun Airport.
    - Hilton Garden Inn Cancun Airport
    - Courtyard by Marriott Cancun Airport
    - City Express by Marriott Cancun Aeropuerto

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Cancun?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancun Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Cancun

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Cancun to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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