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Cheap Flights from Miami to Cancún (MIA-CUN)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Miami to Cancún

Fri, 6 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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3:31 p.m. - 11:07 p.m.MIA  Miami-CUN Cancun
7h 36m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
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2:51 p.m. - 9:49 p.m.CUN  Cancun-MIA Miami
6h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
C$ 543Multiple Airlines
Wed, 4 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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3:31 p.m. - 11:07 p.m.MIA  Miami-CUN Cancun
7h 36m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
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2:51 p.m. - 9:49 p.m.CUN  Cancun-MIA Miami
6h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
C$ 543Multiple Airlines
Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
Delta Logo
7:03 a.m. - 12:32 a.m.MIA  Miami-CUN Cancun
17h 29m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
Delta Logo
6:04 a.m. - 11:31 p.m.CUN  Cancun-MIA Miami
17h 27m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
C$ 545Delta
Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
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7:03 a.m. - 12:32 a.m.MIA  Miami-CUN Cancun
17h 29m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
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6:04 a.m. - 3:26 p.m.CUN  Cancun-MIA Miami
9h 22m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
C$ 545Delta
Sun, 8 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
Delta Logo
7:03 a.m. - 5:41 p.m.MIA  Miami-CUN Cancun
10h 38m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
Delta Logo
6:49 a.m. - 3:26 p.m.CUN  Cancun-MIA Miami
8h 37m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
C$ 545Delta
Wed, 4 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
Delta Logo
7:03 a.m. - 8:40 p.m.MIA  Miami-CUN Cancun
13h 37m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
Delta Logo
8:02 a.m. - 3:26 p.m.CUN  Cancun-MIA Miami
7h 24m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
C$ 545Delta
Wed, 25 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
Delta Logo
7:03 a.m. - 12:32 a.m.MIA  Miami-CUN Cancun
17h 29m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
Delta Logo
3:21 p.m. - 11:31 p.m.CUN  Cancun-MIA Miami
8h 10m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
C$ 545Delta
Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Delta Logo
7:03 a.m. - 12:32 a.m.MIA  Miami-CUN Cancun
17h 29m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
Delta Logo
6:49 a.m. - 11:31 p.m.CUN  Cancun-MIA Miami
16h 42m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
C$ 545Delta
Mon, 2 Nov - Fri, 6 Nov
American Airlines Logo
12:51 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.MIA  Miami-CUN Cancun
2h 04mdirect
American Airlines Logo
11:48 a.m. - 1:37 p.m.CUN  Cancun-MIA Miami
1h 49mdirect
C$ 648American Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Fri, 6 Nov
American Airlines Logo
8:46 a.m. - 10:46 a.m.MIA  Miami-CUN Cancun
2h 00mdirect
American Airlines Logo
1:37 p.m. - 3:27 p.m.CUN  Cancun-MIA Miami
1h 50mdirect
C$ 648American Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Miami to Cancún flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Miami to Cancún with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Miami to Cancún?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Miami to Cancún and is 4% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 5% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Miami to Cancún?

  • April is the cheapest month to fly from Miami to Cancún at C$ 476 round-trip.
  • July (C$ 615) and December (C$ 612) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 29% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Miami to Cancún the cheapest?

Flights from Miami to Cancún are cheapest 6 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 28% 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 Miami to Cancún

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on MIA

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.

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 Miami to Cancún flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

C$ 259
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
Flights from Miami to Cancún

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Your Miami 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 Miami to Cancún flights?

    Among airlines operating Miami to Cancún flights:

    • American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Aeromexico: offers free seat selection
    • Delta: 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 Miami to Cancún?

    2 airlines operate flights between Miami and Cancún. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • American Airlines
    • LATAM Airlines

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Miami to Cancún?

    Flights from Miami to Cancún usually depart from Miami (MIA) and arrive at Cancun (CUN).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Miami to Cancún flights?

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

    • American Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Aeromexico: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Qatar Airways: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Business 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 Miami to Cancún?

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

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Miami to Cancún?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 361 round-trip via Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE), compared to C$ 558 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Miami to Cancún?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 41–C$ 138 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 Miami to Cancún?

    The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Miami to Cancún pass through?

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

    • Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 72% of one-stop connections
    • Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 19% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 2% of one-stop connections
    • Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE) – 2% of one-stop connections

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

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Miami to Cancún?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Miami to Cancún route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 532 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 586, a difference of C$ 54. 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 Miami 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 Miami to Cancún route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 28 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Miami to Cancún spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Miami to Cancún flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, 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 Miami to Cancún?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 8:20 am and lands at 10:18 am
    • Latest: departs at 2:38 pm and lands at 4:36 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 58m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Miami to Cancún flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 18% above the route average of C$ 554. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long does a flight from Miami to Cancún take?

    A direct flight from Miami to Cancún takes 1h 58m, covering 1,376 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Miami 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 Miami 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$ 543 to C$ 2,892. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Miami to Cancún looking right now?

    One-way fares from Miami to Cancún are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 263.

  • How does Frontier's on-time performance compare to other airlines on Miami to Cancún flights?

    Frontier is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Aeromexico has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Miami to Cancún flights are:

    • Frontier: 100% on time
    • Aeromexico: 91% on time
    • American Airlines: 81% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Miami to Cancún?

    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.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Miami to Cancún?

    Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 49m, compared with 7h 35m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) and 7h 51m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What is the time difference between Miami and Cancún?

    Cancún is 1 hour behind Miami (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 Miami to Cancún flight?

    Round-trip flights from Miami to Cancún range from C$ 445 to C$ 693, with an average of C$ 554 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 445 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Miami to Cancún flights?

    Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Miami to Cancún flights:

    • • American Airlines
    • • 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 Miami 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$ 532 – about C$ 54 less than Thursday (9% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 6 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 28% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Miami to Cancún trip for April. Fares historically average C$ 476 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 139 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Frontier is the strongest pick on this route. 100% of Frontier flights from Miami to Cancún arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 82%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 1 hour28 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 Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport (CLE) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 361 round-trip on this route – about C$ 197 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 Miami to Cancun?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Miami Airport to Cancun Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Miami to Cancun

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,LATAM Airlines

American Airlines,LATAM Airlines

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Direct returns

Cancun to Miami

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,LATAM Airlines

American Airlines,LATAM Airlines

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