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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 510
Typical prices: C$ 494-C$ 784
WestJet
Sat 31/10Thu 5/11
YVR - CUN • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 513
Typical prices: C$ 499-C$ 805
WestJet
Fri 30/10Sat 7/11
YVR - CUN • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Cancún (YVR-CUN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Vancouver 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 Vancouver to Cancún

Sat, 31 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
WestJet Logo
10:10 p.m. - 3:04 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CUN Cancun
14h 54m1 stop Kelowna
WestJet Logo
6:05 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.CUN  Cancun-YVR Vancouver Intl
7h 54mdirect
C$ 510WestJet
Mon, 11 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:30 p.m. - 6:25 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CUN Cancun
4h 55mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:50 p.m. - 7:35 a.m.CUN  Cancun-YVR Vancouver Intl
12h 45m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
C$ 510Multiple Airlines
Sat, 31 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
WestJet Logo
10:10 p.m. - 3:04 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CUN Cancun
14h 54m1 stop Kelowna
WestJet Logo
8:20 p.m. - 5:54 p.m.CUN  Cancun-YVR Vancouver Intl
23h 34m1 stop Edmonton
C$ 511WestJet
Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:30 p.m. - 6:25 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CUN Cancun
4h 55mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:31 p.m. - 7:35 a.m.CUN  Cancun-YVR Vancouver Intl
12h 04m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
C$ 513Multiple Airlines
Thu, 14 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan
Flair Airlines Logo
11:30 p.m. - 6:25 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CUN Cancun
4h 55mdirect
Flair Airlines Logo
8:50 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.CUN  Cancun-YVR Vancouver Intl
7h 55mdirect
C$ 520Flair Airlines
Fri, 23 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
Air Canada Logo
11:10 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CUN Cancun
20h 35m2 stops Calgary Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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5:30 p.m. - 7:27 a.m.CUN  Cancun-YVR Vancouver Intl
15h 57m1 stop Edmonton
C$ 527Air Canada
Sun, 25 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Air Canada Logo
7:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CUN Cancun
15h 00m2 stops Calgary Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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2:25 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.CUN  Cancun-YVR Vancouver Intl
19h 35m1 stop Winnipeg
C$ 528Air Canada
Mon, 2 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
Flair Airlines Logo
11:30 p.m. - 6:25 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CUN Cancun
4h 55mdirect
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8:50 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.CUN  Cancun-YVR Vancouver Intl
7h 55mdirect
C$ 529Flair Airlines
Sat, 7 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
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8:05 a.m. - 6:41 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CUN Cancun
8h 36m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
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9:31 p.m. - 7:35 a.m.CUN  Cancun-YVR Vancouver Intl
12h 04m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
C$ 545Aeromexico
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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8:05 a.m. - 6:41 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CUN Cancun
8h 36m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
Aeromexico Logo
9:31 p.m. - 7:35 a.m.CUN  Cancun-YVR Vancouver Intl
12h 04m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
C$ 545Aeromexico
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Vancouver to Cancún flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Vancouver 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 Vancouver Intl Airport 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Cancún departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cancún from Vancouver Intl Airport usually cost between C$ 621 and C$ 1,024 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 510 on WestJet (31 Oct–5 Nov).

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Vancouver to Cancun, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cancun, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cancun?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Cancun is January, where tickets cost C$ 571 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 798 and C$ 756 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Vancouver Intl Airport 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 653 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport 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 Vancouver Intl Airport 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Cancun, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Vancouver to Cancún

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

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on WestJet and Air Canada

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.

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Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Lucas Aykroyd

Lucas Aykroyd

Expert on YVR

Lucas Aykroyd is an award-winning travel writer based in Vancouver (YVR). His favorite adventures include tracking polar bears in Nunavut and rafting over a waterfall in New Zealand. Lucas has written for the in-flight magazines of Delta, SAS, and Porter Airlines. He is also a National Geographic and Toronto Star contributor.

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

July

Cheapest flight

C$ 230
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Vancouver to Cancún

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

  • Are there any restaurants in the arrivals area of Cancún International Airport?

    There is one restaurant in the arrivals area, which acts as a general meeting area where people wait for passengers. It's called Meeting Point, and it's located outside the arrivals area of Terminal 2 and Terminal 3.

  • Are there hotels in Cancún offering shuttle services from the airport?

    Most hotels offer a shuttle service to and from the airport for an extra fee, and all hotel shuttles have a designated area for pick up and drop off outside the terminals. Comfort Inn Cancún Aeropuerto, Courtyard by Marriott Cancún Airport, Hampton Inn by Hilton Cancún Cumbres, One Cancún Centro, and Four Points by Sheraton Cancún offer a free shuttle service to and from the airport.

  • What do I have to do to exchange currency once I land in Cancún?

    To exchange money into Mexican pesos, fill out a request form online before you travel. You will receive an email with a personal code, present this upon arrival in Cancún. This service is free of any fees or commissions.

  • Are there public transportation options from the airport to Cancún?

    There’s a bus operated by ADO that departs from Terminal 2 and stops at the downtown Cancún bus station. Please note that these buses make other stops along the way and don't stop at specific hotels, as would a shuttle service. The trip takes 25min, and a one-way ticket costs 86 MXN (about 6 CAD). You can purchase a ticket and select your seat from the official website, and the ticket will be emailed to you.

  • Which are the common airlines on the Vancouver-Cancun route?

    The Vancouver-Cancun route boasts many airline options for travellers. Air Canada, WestJet, and Sunwing Airlines are the three most preferred airlines on the route. They offer direct (nonstop) flights hence popular for most travellers between the two destinations. Other airline companies along the route include Interjet and Air Transat.

  • What are the common stopovers along the Vancouver-Cancun route?

    The most common stopover when flying from Vancouver to Cancun is in Toronto. Most airlines operating one stop flights have a brief layover at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) before proceeding to Cancun. And since it’s an international flight, you may undergo clearance by customs and Immigration Department before boarding your flight.

  • Can you get ticket cancellation services after booking a flight?

    Yes. Aircraft have a ticket cancellation option for passengers who wish to cancel their flights after booking. Some airlines operating from Vancouver to Cancun have a friendly policy allowing ticket cancellation without penalties. They include Sunwing Airlines, Air Canada, and WestJet Airlines.

  • What are the common types of aircraft flying from Vancouver to Cancun?

    There are different types of aircraft models flying the Vancouver-Cancun route. It all depends on the airline company. The most common aircraft on the route is the Boeing 787 Dreamliner operated by Air Canada, Sunwing, and WestJet.

  • How many flights are there between Vancouver Intl Airport and Cancun per day?

    Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Vancouver Intl Airport and land in Cancun, with an average flight time of 6h 07m. The most common departure time is 8:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 5 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 40% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cancun?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cancun was C$ 224 for a one-way ticket and C$ 510 for a round-trip.

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

    On your way to Cancun, you’ll fly out from Vancouver Intl. You’ll be landing at Cancun.

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

    WestJet, Air Canada, Delta, and Aeromexico offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Vancouver to Cancun flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Vancouver to Cancun?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Vancouver to Cancun flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Vancouver to Cancun?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Vancouver and Cancun, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    You can catch a direct flight from Vancouver to Cancun on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Vancouver to Cancun, United Airlines or Aeromexico?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Vancouver to Cancun are United Airlines and Aeromexico. With an average price for the route of C$ 574 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Aeromexico is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 534 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Vancouver 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 Vancouver to Cancun.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cancun from Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Cancun

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 346 or less one-way and C$ 572 or less round-trip.
  • Most passengers on a flight from Vancouver to Cancún have a fabulous vacation time in mind, and Cancún International Airport (CUN) is a short drive away from your new favourite resort in Cancún (30min), Playa del Carmen (54min), or Tulum (1h 40min).
  • Once your flight from Vancouver to Cancún lands and you’ve collected your luggage, you’ll go through a system that indicates whether you’re free to go and begin exploring this beautiful destination in Mexico, or if you need to wait for a quick inspection of your bags. It’s a quick and straightforward process. Travellers press a button which shows a green light, which means go, or a red light, which means wait.
  • Weekends and peak hours on weekdays, typically from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, are the busiest times at Cancún International Airport, with longer lines throughout immigration and customs.
  • Cancún International Airport offers plenty of transportation options to travel from the arrivals area to your destination. The airport recommends that all travellers choose one of the official transportation companies, where they book their trips online before arriving, rather than accepting service from solicitors outside the airport.
  • To make sure you are charged a fixed and fair rate, all Cancún Airport Taxi Services must be booked online before your arrival, and pre-paid by credit or debit card. A taxi from the airport to the Cancún Hotel zone, for example, costs around 482 MXN (33 CAD).
  • Airlines have state-of-the-art amenities usually reserved for passengers on long haul flights. In some aircraft, for instance, two sets of first class seats can fold into a double bed for relaxation. When booking a flight to Cancun, you may inquire if your preferred airline has special amenities for long haul flights.
  • Travel search engines post essential flight information on their websites, newsletters, and mailing lists. An easy way to stay updated on your preferred airline is by signing up for the mailing lists of travel search engines. KAYAK is a platform with reliable flight information, schedules, departures, and cancellations.

Prefer to fly direct from Vancouver to Cancun?

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

Direct departures

Vancouver Intl to Cancun

Monday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Flair Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada,WestJet

Air Canada,WestJet

Wednesday

Air Canada,WestJet

Air Canada,WestJet

Thursday

Air Canada,WestJet,Flair Airlines

Air Canada,WestJet, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Flair Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada,WestJet,Flair Airlines

Air Canada,WestJet, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Flair Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Cancun to Vancouver Intl

Monday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Flair Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Flair Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada,WestJet

Air Canada,WestJet

Thursday

Air Canada,WestJet

Air Canada,WestJet

Friday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Flair Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada,WestJet,Flair Airlines

Air Canada,WestJet, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Flair Airlines, +1 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Vancouver to Cancún

Other airlines flying from Vancouver to Cancún

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from Vancouver to Cancún according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.