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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 639
Typical prices: C$ 685-C$ 1,084
Volaris
Thu 22/11Fri 30/11
SEA - CUN • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 820
Typical prices: C$ 723-C$ 1,127
Alaska Airlines
Fri 26/1Fri 2/2
SEA - CUN • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Delta and Alaska Airlines. Average duration is 5h 57m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 11 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 20% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 619 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 43m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Seattle to Cancún (SEA-CUN)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Seattle to Cancún

Sun, 22 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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11:32 a.m. - 6:07 p.m.SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CUN Cancun
27h 35m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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9:15 p.m. - 4:06 p.m.CUN  Cancun-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
45h 51m2 stops Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Denver Intl
C$ 639Multiple Airlines
Fri, 26 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar
Volaris Logo
9:07 p.m. - 9:41 a.m.SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CUN Cancun
9h 34m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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1:00 p.m. - 7:08 p.m.CUN  Cancun-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
9h 08m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
C$ 652Volaris
Thu, 25 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar
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9:07 p.m. - 9:41 a.m.SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CUN Cancun
9h 34m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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1:00 p.m. - 7:08 p.m.CUN  Cancun-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
9h 08m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
C$ 669Volaris
Sun, 8 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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9:07 p.m. - 3:31 p.m.SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CUN Cancun
15h 24m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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11:00 a.m. - 10:59 a.m.CUN  Cancun-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
50h 59m2 stops Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
C$ 670Multiple Airlines
Tue, 10 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
Southwest Logo
5:40 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CUN Cancun
11h 05m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Houston Hobby
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8:20 a.m. - 7:05 p.m.CUN  Cancun-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
13h 45m2 stops Houston Hobby Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
C$ 709Southwest
Thu, 25 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
Volaris Logo
9:07 p.m. - 12:04 p.m.SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CUN Cancun
11h 57m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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10:20 a.m. - 7:08 p.m.CUN  Cancun-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
11h 48m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
C$ 780Volaris
Mon, 7 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec
Delta Logo
7:25 a.m. - 4:29 p.m.SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CUN Cancun
6h 04mdirect
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5:30 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.CUN  Cancun-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
6h 50mdirect
C$ 820Delta
Tue, 8 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec
Delta Logo
7:25 a.m. - 4:29 p.m.SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CUN Cancun
6h 04mdirect
Delta Logo
5:30 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.CUN  Cancun-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
6h 50mdirect
C$ 820Delta
Tue, 26 Jan - Tue, 2 Feb
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 3:59 p.m.SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CUN Cancun
5h 59mdirect
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4:59 p.m. - 8:39 p.m.CUN  Cancun-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
6h 40mdirect
C$ 820Alaska Airlines
Sun, 24 Jan - Fri, 29 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 3:59 p.m.SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CUN Cancun
5h 59mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:59 p.m. - 8:39 p.m.CUN  Cancun-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
6h 40mdirect
C$ 820Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

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

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seattle to Cancún and is 8% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 4% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Cancún at C$ 694 round-trip.
  • December (C$ 1,092) and April (C$ 949) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 57% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Seattle to Cancún the cheapest?

Flights from Seattle to Cancún are cheapest 11 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 26% 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 Seattle to Cancún

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

Stefanie Waldek

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.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Alaska Airlines and SEA

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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 Seattle to Cancún flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

C$ 219
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flights from Seattle to Cancún

When to book flights from Seattle to Cancún

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Your Seattle 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 Seattle to Cancún flights?

    Among airlines operating Seattle to Cancún flights:

    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Aeromexico: offers extra legroom; 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 Seattle to Cancún?

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

    • Delta
    • Alaska Airlines

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

    Flights from Seattle to Cancún usually depart from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and arrive at Cancun (CUN).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Seattle 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
    • Alaska Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Aeromexico: 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 Seattle to Cancún?

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

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

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 619 round-trip via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX), compared to C$ 901 for direct.

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

    The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and Aeromexico. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) variants.

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

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

    • Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) – 45% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 25% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) – 10% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) – 5% of one-stop connections

    Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Seattle to Cancún route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 804 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 907, a difference of C$ 103. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Seattle 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 Seattle to Cancún?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 12:57 pm
    • Latest: departs at 7:25 am and lands at 1:22 pm.

    The flight takes about 5h 57m.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 17% above the route average of C$ 868. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    A direct flight from Seattle to Cancún takes 5h 57m, covering 6,949 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Seattle 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 Seattle 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$ 639 to C$ 3,730. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Seattle to Cancún are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 344, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 43m, compared with 8h 45m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 9h 08m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • What is the time difference between Seattle and Cancún?

    Cancún is 2 hours ahead of Seattle (Eastern Time vs Pacific 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 Seattle to Cancún flight?

    Round-trip flights from Seattle to Cancún range from C$ 685 to C$ 1,084, with an average of C$ 868 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 685 counts as a good deal.

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

    Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Seattle to Cancún flights:

    • • Delta
    • • Alaska 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 Seattle 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 Wednesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average C$ 804 – about C$ 103 less than Sunday (11% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 11 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 26% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Seattle to Cancún trip for January. Fares historically average C$ 694 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 398 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport (LAX) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 619 round-trip on this route – about C$ 281 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 Seattle to Cancun?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport to Cancun Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Cancun

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

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Direct returns

Cancun to Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

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