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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 148
Typical prices: C$ 137-C$ 268
Aeromexico
Tue 8/9Tue 15/9
MEX - CUN • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 88
Typical prices: C$ 99-C$ 204
Viva
Wed 9/9
MEX - CUN • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Mexico City to Cancún (MEX-CUN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Mexico City to Cancún that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Mexico City to Cancún

Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
Aeromexico Logo
8:00 p.m. - 11:38 p.m.MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-CUN Cancun
2h 38mdirect
Aeromexico Logo
9:20 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.CUN  Cancun-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
2h 25mdirect
C$ 148Aeromexico
Thu, 14 Jan - Sun, 17 Jan
Viva Logo
7:20 p.m. - 10:25 p.m.MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-CUN Cancun
2h 05mdirect
Viva Logo
10:20 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.CUN  Cancun-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
2h 25mdirect
C$ 178Viva
Mon, 5 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct
Viva Logo
10:05 p.m. - 1:15 a.m.MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-CUN Cancun
2h 10mdirect
Viva Logo
6:15 a.m. - 7:35 a.m.CUN  Cancun-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
2h 20mdirect
C$ 178Viva
Tue, 9 Feb - Thu, 11 Feb
Viva Logo
11:05 p.m. - 2:10 a.m.MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-CUN Cancun
2h 05mdirect
Viva Logo
11:10 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.CUN  Cancun-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
2h 25mdirect
C$ 178Viva
Wed, 14 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
Volaris Logo
5:45 p.m. - 9:03 p.m.MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-CUN Cancun
2h 18mdirect
Volaris Logo
10:50 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.CUN  Cancun-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
2h 20mdirect
C$ 206Volaris
Fri, 9 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
Volaris Logo
5:45 p.m. - 9:03 p.m.MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-CUN Cancun
2h 18mdirect
Volaris Logo
5:25 a.m. - 6:45 a.m.CUN  Cancun-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
2h 20mdirect
C$ 206Volaris
Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
Volaris Logo
5:45 p.m. - 9:03 p.m.MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-CUN Cancun
2h 18mdirect
Volaris Logo
5:25 a.m. - 6:45 a.m.CUN  Cancun-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
2h 20mdirect
C$ 206Volaris
Fri, 25 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec
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8:20 a.m. - 7:02 p.m.MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-CUN Cancun
9h 42m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
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11:25 p.m. - 12:50 a.m.CUN  Cancun-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
2h 25mdirect
C$ 305Multiple Airlines
Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
United Airlines Logo
2:10 p.m. - 7:19 p.m.MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-CUN Cancun
28h 09m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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12:11 p.m. - 8:35 a.m.CUN  Cancun-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
21h 24m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
C$ 719United Airlines
Sat, 26 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
United Airlines Logo
2:15 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-CUN Cancun
21h 55m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:22 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.CUN  Cancun-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
20h 23m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl
C$ 742United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Mexico City to Cancún flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Mexico City to Cancún to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Mexico City to Cancún?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Mexico City to Cancún departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cancún from Mexico City usually cost between C$ 156 and C$ 276 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 148 on Aeromexico (8 Sep–15 Sep).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Mexico City to Cancun?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Mexico City to Cancún clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Mexico City to Cancun, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Mexico City, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Cancun?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Mexico City to Cancún, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Mexico City to Cancun is February, where tickets cost C$ 146 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 280 and C$ 233 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Mexico City to Cancun?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 599, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Mexico City to Cancun?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Mexico City to Cancún, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Mexico City to Cancun, you should book around 9 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Mexico City to Cancún

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
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 MEX

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.

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.

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Low season

June

Cheapest flight

C$ 88
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (39% more expensive on average)
Flight from Mexico City to Cancun

When to book flights from Mexico City to Cancún

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Mexico City to Cancún based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Mexico City to Cancun

  • Are there on-site hotels at MEX?

    Mexico City Airport has on-site hotels, including the Hilton Mexico City Airport within the Terminal 1 international arrivals area. Free shuttle buses are available from Terminal 2. Courtyard Mexico City Airport is connected to Terminal 1 by a covered walkway and Hotel NH Collection Mexico City Aeropuerto is located on the 6th floor of Terminal 2. Additionally, there are IZzzleep sleeping capsules in Terminals 1 and 2 that also offer showers.

  • Can you fly nonstop from Mexico City Airport to Cancun Airport?

    Yes, Mexico City is relatively close to Cancun, and for nonstop flights, you can book your flight with Aeromexico, Volaris, and VivaAerobus.

  • Where are the ATM machines at MEX Airport?

    ATM and cash machines are available in the upper and lower levels of Terminals 1 and 2, and so are banking services. Banks include Scotiabank, Banorte, Banamex, HSBC Bank, Santander, and BBVA Bank. Round-the-clock currency exchange kiosks are available in the lower level of Terminal 1.

  • Which airline is most suitable to fly from Mexico City to Cancun?

    Aeromexico is one of the top options. With Terminal 2 at MEX dedicated solely to the airline, you'll experience quicker security and check-ins. The flights are also nonstop to Cancun, so win-win.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Mexico City to Cancun?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Mexico City to Cancun was C$ 88 for a one-way ticket and C$ 148 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Mexico City to Cancun?

    When flying out of Mexico City you will be using Mexico City Benito Juarez. You will be landing at Cancun, also known as Cancun.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Mexico City to Cancun?

    Delta, Aeromexico, Lufthansa, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Mexico City to Cancun flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Mexico City to Cancun?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Mexico City to Cancun flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Mexico City to Cancun?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Mexico City and Cancun.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Mexico City to Cancun?

    There are direct flights from Mexico City to Cancun on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Mexico City to Cancun, Aeromexico or Viva?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Mexico City to Cancun are Aeromexico and Viva. With an average price for the route of C$ 208 and an overall rating of 7.4, Aeromexico is the most popular choice. Viva is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 260 and an overall rating of 7.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Mexico City to Cancun?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Mexico City to Cancun.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Mexico City to Cancun?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cancun from Mexico City is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Mexico City to Cancun?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cancun with an airline and back to Mexico City with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Mexico City to Cancun?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cancun from Mexico City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Mexico City to Cancun

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 165 or less one-way and C$ 599 or less round-trip.
  • Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is about 4 miles from downtown Mexico. A cheap and convenient way to get there from central Mexico is through the Metrobus Line 5 that stops at Terminals 1 and 2. The Metro Train Line 5 will also drop you a few minutes’ walk away from Terminal 1.
  • When you touch down at Cancun International Airport (CUN), you can use the ADO bus to get to downtown Cancun. You can also use this bus service to reach other cities served by Cancun Airport, including Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Leona Vicario, Kantunilkin, and X-Can.
  • If you'd like to drive yourself to Cancun City, you can easily book your car through KAYAK and pick it up at Cancun Airport. Car rental agencies available include Alamo, Dollar, Avis, National, Enterprise, and Hertz. You'll find car rental counters in the baggage claim area, and their shuttle services will take you to where the cars are parked.
  • Mexico City Airport has several attractions, including exhibitions documenting science, Mexican aviation history, and technology on display in Terminal 1. There are two bookshops, Fondo de Cultura Economica in Terminal 1 and Libreria Educal in Terminal 2.
  • Aeromexico is the airline on this route with an airport lounge at MEX. The National and International Aeromexico Premier lounges offer snacks, liquor, Wi-Fi, flight monitors, and more. The International lounge has a shower and a spa room. You can pay at the door for about $30 or get a lounge pass in advance even if you don't fly with the airline.
  • Amenities at Mexico City Airport include designated smoking areas and SMK Lounges in both Terminal 1 and 2. If you need medication, Farmacia International and Farmacia Benavides pharmacies are available in Terminals 1 and 2. Medical services are also available at the upper level of Terminal 2. Luggage storage and wrapping are available in Terminal 1. There's also a post office and several tour agencies within the airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Mexico City to Cancun?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Mexico City Benito Juarez to Cancun.
Find which airlines fly direct from Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to Cancun Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Mexico City Benito Juarez to Cancun

Monday

Aeromexico,Turkish Airlines,Viva, +1 more

Aeromexico,Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico,Turkish Airlines,Viva, +1 more

Aeromexico,Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico,Turkish Airlines,Viva, +1 more

Aeromexico,Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Aeromexico,Turkish Airlines,Viva, +1 more

Aeromexico,Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Aeromexico,Turkish Airlines,Viva, +1 more

Aeromexico,Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Aeromexico,Turkish Airlines,Viva, +1 more

Aeromexico,Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Aeromexico,Turkish Airlines,Viva, +1 more

Aeromexico,Turkish Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Cancun to Mexico City Benito Juarez

Monday

Aeromexico,Viva,Volaris

Aeromexico,Viva, +1 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico,Viva,Volaris

Aeromexico,Viva, +1 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico,Viva,Volaris

Aeromexico,Viva, +1 more

Thursday

Aeromexico,Viva,Volaris

Aeromexico,Viva, +1 more

Friday

Aeromexico,Viva,Volaris

Aeromexico,Viva, +1 more

Saturday

Aeromexico,Viva,Volaris

Aeromexico,Viva, +1 more

Sunday

Aeromexico,Viva,Volaris

Aeromexico,Viva, +1 more

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