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Find cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cancun

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Flights from New York to Cancún - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún is September, where tickets cost C$ 481 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 768 and C$ 746 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 1 day before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between New York and Cancún?

JetBlue connects New York to Cancún with up to 3 flights per day. American Airlines also offers 1 flight per day, while Delta follows with 1 flight per day.

Which airlines fly direct between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Cancún?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún. They are: American Airlines, Delta and JetBlue. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with JetBlue at C$ 344. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at American Airlines.

How many flights are there between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Cancún per day?

Each day, there are between 5 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and land in Cancún, with an average flight time of 4h 10m. The most common departure time is 7:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 39 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Cancún?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from New York to Cancún?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at 7:00 am and will be landing in Cancún at 10:00 am.

What’s the latest departure time from New York to Cancún?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún jets off at 5:00 pm and lands at 8:15 pm.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

February
Best time to beat the crowds (29% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from New York to Cancún

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Cancún based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cancun flights

  • Does CUN have an on-site hotel?

    CUN does not have a hotel within its grounds. However, this airport is minutes away from Comfort Inn Cancun Airport, Courtyard by Marriott Cancun Airport, Hampton Inn, City Express Plus Cancun Airport, and Acamaya Reef Cabanas. As all these mentioned hotels are close to CUN, if you’d like to stay at an on-site hotel at CUN, you can settle for one.

  • Is there any other New York airport that serves flights to Cancun besides JFK?

    Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia International Airport (LGA) are the other New York airports that serve flights to Cancun. If you want to board your flight to Cancun at one of the airports, you should book a flight that takes off at LGA, as it is closer to New York and has lesser passenger traffic than EWR.

  • Does JFK have any worship spaces?

    If you want to pray before boarding your flight to Cancun at JFK, you can visit JFK’s chapel on the Departure Level of Terminal 4. Given that it is an interfaith chapel, you will be allowed entry to this chapel regardless of your religion.

  • Are there nursing rooms at JFK?

    If you’d like to privately breastfeed your baby while waiting for your flight to CUN at JFK, there are several nursing suites you can visit. These nursing suites are near Gates 1, C70, A3, B31, 10, 12, 14, 27, and 42. There’s also one in the West Retail Hall in Terminal 4 and on the 3rd floor of Terminal 8.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to Cancún?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to Cancun flight route: JetBlue, Delta, Aeromexico, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, AeroMexico Connect, Endeavor Airlines, and Copa Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Cancún?

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to Cancun flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Cancún?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and Cancún, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York to Cancún?

    There are direct flights from New York to Cancún on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Cancún?

    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 New York to Cancún.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Cancún?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Cancún?

    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 Cancún with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Cancún?

    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 Cancún from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Cancun

  • John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is home to several dining options. This being the case, you’ll get the chance to fill your tummy while waiting for your flight to Cancun International Airport (CUN). At this airport, you can have a meal at Caribbean Kitchen, 5ive Steak, AeroNuova, and Artichoke Pizza in Terminal 5; Bento Sushi, Blue Point Brewery, and Buffalo Wild Wings in Terminal 4.
  • As you wait for your flight to CUN at JFK, you can enjoy relaxing services at either Xpress Spa near Gate 6 in Terminal 1 or BeRelax Spa opposite Gates 6 and 7 in Terminal 5. If you visit any of these spas, you can rest assured of walking out rejuvenated, as they offer elite spa services.
  • In case you require certain assistance at JFK, look for one of the airport’s customer care representatives dressed in red jackets. Given that all the airport’s representatives are informed, reliable, and professional, you count on them to assist you accordingly.
  • If you intend to travel from CUN to Cancun’s city center via public transportation, you can opt for a bus or a taxi. If you’re on a budget, you should board one of the buses that serve this route, as they are the cheaper option. On the other hand, if you want to travel quickly to the city center from CUN, you should board a taxi, as taxis cover the distance between the two points faster than buses.
  • If you want to rent a car at CUN, you’ll be able to do so, as this remarkable airport features counters for car rental agencies. The said agencies include Avis, Europcar, Hertz, National, Budget, Thrifty, Alamo, and Dollar. Although you can rent a car at this airport upon arrival, you should book your car of choice before your arrival.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from New York to Cancún?

Find which airlines fly direct from John F Kennedy Intl to Cancun, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cancun

Monday

Aeromexico,Air France,American Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +7 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico,Air France,American Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +7 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico,Air France,American Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +7 more

Thursday

Aeromexico,Air France,American Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +7 more

Friday

Aeromexico,Air France,American Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +7 more

Saturday

Aeromexico,Air France,American Airlines, +5 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +6 more

Sunday

Aeromexico,Air France,American Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +7 more

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Nonstop returns

Cancun to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

Aeromexico,Air France,American Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +7 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico,Air France,American Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +7 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico,Air France,American Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +7 more

Thursday

Aeromexico,Air France,American Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +7 more

Friday

Aeromexico,Air France,American Airlines, +5 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +6 more

Saturday

Aeromexico,Air France,American Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +7 more

Sunday

Aeromexico,Air France,American Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +7 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from New York to Cancún

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Cancún. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to Cancún? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
AeromexicoOverall score based on 2626 reviews
7.4entertainment
6.9food
7.6boarding
7.7comfort
8.1crew
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Some entertainment and food/snack service would have been nice

8.0 ExcellentMichael, Jan. 2024ATL - GDL
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Some entertainment and food/snack service would have been nice

All the pessengers should be wait in a line útil the creo and piloto are arrived.

Planes seat could be bigger very uncomfortable for tall humans.

1 hour waiting for suitcases to come out traveling in business class and food in business class is a sandwich? Avoid Aeromexico .

Newer plane with large seats. No meal, but snacks were plentiful. Inflight entertainment was good but movies were dated.

No space reserved for anyone who didn’t have underseat in front of them. Made it inconvenient to get the backs secured. No inflight entertainment in the 190. Bring your own! Food was excellent and we were surprised to get a full breakfast.

Cons: "left Houston more than 2 hours later, arrive in Mexico over 2 am"
Cons: "El problema es que nunca pude cambiar mi vuelo y con ustedes fue imposible comunicarse para que me auxiliaran. Muy mal por ustedes no por la línea."
Pros: "The crew was amazing , the site is ok"
Cons: "I love Aeroméxico , thanks for de service and the food."
Pros: "Plenty a space between seats. Ver confortable seats and small entertainment screens!"
Cons: "Better selection of movie?"

Jetblue needs to improve on Onboarding as it seems to always be behind on departing. It never leaves on time. I would recommend to have an earlier Onboarding in order to leave on time and respect your customers time as well.

I booked this flight using JetBlue points and I was just so happy. The plane was so clean, I had every need met. Thank you!!

Another horrible Jet Blue experience. This airline has suffered the biggest decline of all from best to worst. TVs didn’t work (again). internet was temperamental. Boarded late and couldn’t get organized to serve snacks.

I hate their constant delays! It’s as if I cannot confidently make plans for timing when I'm traveling with them. I slept through it, so all I can say is it was good.

The staff at JFK were rude and unhelpful. I was harassed for the same bag that I used on my flight to jfk with no issues claiming it was the inappropriate size. The women then allowed my travel companion to board with the same size bag because they thought she was more “humble”. Also on the flight when informing the flight attendant that nationals no longer have to fill out the Bahamas immigration form my statement was met with eye rolling and attitude.

One of the crew members, a male complained about my bag being too heavy, which I felt was really unnecessary. I am disabled and would have carried it myself if I thought it was going to be a problem. In addition the landing was rough because everyone gasped in unison which it touched down.

Surly, unhelpful ground staff at JFK. There was a complete lack of empathy—a flawed check-in ordeal caused us to miss our flight. All airlines that I have ever flown would have worked to help me solve the ticket problem. Instead, frontline employees shrugged their shoulders and pointed fingers at us for having made an error. I will do anything to avoid EVER flying on Jet Blue again. It well deserves its low rank among airlines.

I'll nevere ever give up jet blue for years now and I will never change

From bag drop to boarding, it was great. In-flight is a little different. The seats were a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight. The rest of the cabin crew except for Eva was wonderful. Eva was not friendly at all. I've had to personally encounter her twice in-flight. First time was when I had to go to the lavatory in the back of the plane, and since it was the first for me to board such tiny plane, I didn't know we were using the crew toilet. She was giving me an attitude while telling me where and how to open it since it's not the regular push to open type of door. The second one was when I had to throw trash then use the lavatory again. I asked where to throw them, and unfortunately she was the only crew in the back doodling on her phone, she had to point it out to me with an attitude then told me to wait on the carpet, which I understand because I didn't realize that, but she could have been nicer. After all, I'm a paying customer, and assisting a passenger who isn't knowledgeable about the aircraft is one of the things she's there for. The rest of the experience and crew from bag drop to in-flight were excellent except for her.

It took an hour to get my bag after landing. Not exaggerating

I think the seats on some of their planes are uncomfortable. You can be ok on a short flight of two hours but no more than that. The delays, and also the refreshments on the plane were not enough.

Ac was broken so we deplaned, waited 2 hours, taxiing for takeoff they said the plane would not fly so we went back to the gate and got a new plane which took another hour. In all a 4 hour delay for an 80 min flight.

Awful customer service on the phone. No phone number on the website to call a real person. Website says changes are no charge but this is a lie. I had a cheaper ticket through Kayak therefore Finnair wouldn’t change it unless I would pay the entire fare again. I begged but their agents at the airport were rude and the online chat person cut off the call with no help. Super disappointed. Wont fly this airline again and will tell everyone I meet how bad it is. Crew on the flight was nice but otherwise huge disappointment.

The flight was excellent, provided that we had inclement weather. We departed earlier than scheduled and arrived early. There was a little turbulence, but nothing to be worried about.

It was less than what is expected for a business class ticket I thought that the staff actively ignored me because I either looked Indian or Hispanic to them and I guess I did not deserve their attention. The food which included a beef entree was not available so not enough food was ordered for number of seats available. I will say experience in Greenwich lounge was very good and the staff there at the airport were very nice. May be your crew needs to learn about racial equity so that everyone gets either the same aweful treatment or hopefully the best treatment which is what we expect I recommend you take a flight with Singapore airlines that I have taken and the crew remember your last names and use it to address each person, food never finishes if you are at the back of business class and crew anticipate your need even before you articulate. Same price and 100 times better service than American Airlines

We were delayed bc ground crew gave the flight crew the wrong paperwork. We taxiied to the runway then back to the gate to get the correct paperwork that no one bothered reviewing the first time we pushed back. Boarding was rude and stressful like it always is. Gate agents and flight attendants are all over 55 years of age, embittered by years of underpayment From AA leading to their passive agressive bitchiness for no reason.

pleased with overall experienced, but seats in coach are tight.

Don't often sit in 1st class. Our experience was great.

The 2 hour delay was frustrating but our crew did a great job getting us out quickly and keeping communication especially with the people who had connecting flights

Boarding time was easy & quick. Crew was excellent. In-flight entertainment was great/easy. Seats are too small and not enough room between rows: felt like a sardine/very cramped.

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New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK)United States

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Cancun (CUN)Mexico

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