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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to Cancún:

• Earliest: departs at 2:30 pm and lands at 1:15 am
• Latest: departs at 3:35 pm and lands at 2:20 am.

The flight takes about 10h 45m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Madrid to Cancún.

A direct flight from Madrid to Cancún takes 10h 45m, covering 12,803 km.

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.

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Cancún range from C$ 1,070 to C$ 1,439, with an average of C$ 1,225 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,070 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 2% above the route average of C$ 1,225. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 868 round-trip via Dublin (DUB), compared to C$ 1,240 for direct.

World2Fly is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air Europa has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Madrid to Cancún flights are:

• World2Fly: 77% on time
• Air Europa: 76% on time
• Iberojet: 67% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 74% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 56–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by World2Fly and Hahn Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787 Dreamliner variants.

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

One-way fares from Madrid to Cancún are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 599, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Madrid to Cancún usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Cancun (CUN).

Night 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.

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 Madrid to Cancún route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 7 minutes.

One-stop flights from Madrid to Cancún most commonly connect through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 35% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 9% of one-stop connections

Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Madrid to Cancún route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,155 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 1,278, a difference of C$ 124. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Madrid and Cancún. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Europa
• World2Fly
• Iberojet

Flying via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 26m, compared with 14h 51m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 15h 00m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Cancún is 7 hours behind Madrid (Eastern Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Cancún are Mercado 28, Playa Tortugas, and Playa Delfines. These are among the most viewed places in Cancún on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madrid to Cancún flights:

• World2Fly: offers free seat selection
• Air Europa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: offers free seat selection

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

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

• World2Fly: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Europa: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iberojet: 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.