Aerial view of Cancun's Hotel Zone strip of beachfront hotels between turquoise sea and lagoon
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Cheap flights to Cancun

Cancun is Mexico's busiest beach gateway, with a long Hotel Zone on the Caribbean and easy access to the Riviera Maya, Isla Mujeres and Maya sites. Its airport has nonstop flights from a wide range of US and Canadian cities.

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Airports for Cancun

CUN Cancún International

Getting from the airport

The Hotel Zone is typically a 20- to 30-minute drive from the airport. Options include shared shuttles, private transfers, authorized airport taxis and ADO buses to downtown Cancun.

Where to stay in Cancun

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When flights to Cancun are cheapest

Fares are usually lower from late April to early June and from September to mid-November. Christmas, New Year, March spring break and Easter are peak times.

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Photos of Cancun

Cancun beach with palms, white sand and hotels along bright turquoise Caribbean water
Cancun beach with palms, white sand and hotels along bright turquoise Caribbean water
Wide white-sand Cancun beach dotted with thatched palapa umbrellas and loungers under blue sky
Wide white-sand Cancun beach dotted with thatched palapa umbrellas and loungers under blue sky
Coral-encrusted statues of Cancun's underwater museum (MUSA) in clear blue-green water
Coral-encrusted statues of Cancun's underwater museum (MUSA) in clear blue-green water

Frequently asked questions

How far is Cancun airport from the Hotel Zone?

The Hotel Zone is roughly 15 to 25 km from the airport, typically a 20- to 30-minute drive.

Does Cancun airport have multiple terminals?

Yes. Check your airline's terminal before you travel, as international flights use more than one terminal.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cancun?

Late spring and early fall usually offer the lowest fares, outside holiday and spring-break weeks.