Journey information
Overview: Mexico City to Cancún flight
Flights from Mexico City to Cancún depart on average 34 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) if you book in advance.
There are 17 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 804 miles (1295 km) distance in 2h 5m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 804 miles (1295 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Flights per day 34 |
Direct flights 17 |
Fastest flight 2h 5m |
First flight 12:10 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Mexico City to Cancún
Cheapest price
$83
Average price
$294
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Flights per day
121
Distance
1295 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Mexico City to Cancún is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mexico City to Cancún will cost around $294 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
Of the 121 flights that leave Mexico City for Cancún onFri, Jun 19, 37 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct flights cover the 1295 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the longest flights will take 2 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
VB73157:25 PM2h10Felipe Ángeles International Airport10:35 PMCan Cun$831One-way0 transfers
Y41211 · Y410468:26 AM8h48Toluca International Airport6:14 PMCan Cun$831One-way1 transfer
Y41291 · Y410466:30 AM10h44Felipe Ángeles International Airport6:14 PMCan Cun$831One-way1 transfer
Y41108:45 PM2h13Mexico City11:58 PMCan Cun$871One-way0 transfers
VB22795:40 PM2h05Felipe Ángeles International Airport8:45 PMCan Cun$951One-way0 transfers
VB22795:40 PM2h05Felipe Ángeles International Airport8:45 PMCan Cun$951One-way0 transfers
VB70414:50 PM2h05Felipe Ángeles International Airport7:55 PMCan Cun$1401One-way0 transfers
VB10249:05 PM2h10Mexico City12:15 AMCan Cun$1011One-way0 transfers
VB137410:40 PM2h10Mexico City1:50 AMCan Cun$1011One-way0 transfers
VB73157:25 PM2h10Felipe Ángeles International Airport10:35 PMCan Cun$831One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Mexico City to Cancún
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Mexico City to Cancún among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $49, and a bus costs an average of $208.
Distance: 804 miles (1295 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$118 Average price Cheapest | $208 Average price | $330 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 29h 33m Average total duration 29h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mexico City to Cancún:
A flight is $90 (€73) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mexico City to Cancún costing on average $208 (€170).
Other travel options to Cancún take longer:
Bus takes on average 29h 3m.
Live departures
Mexico City to Cancún flight times
The table below shows live departures for Mexico City to Cancún flights for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y4262 · Y43577 | 5:05 AM Mexico City | 9h26 | 3:31 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB1120 · VB2167 | 5:35 AM Mexico City | 4h55 | 11:30 AM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB2197 · VB1120 | 5:35 AM Mexico City | 6h00 | 12:35 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB1120 · VB2169 | 5:35 AM Mexico City | 8h25 | 3:00 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB1120 · VB2171 | 5:35 AM Mexico City | 10h40 | 5:15 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB7409 · VB1120 | 5:35 AM Mexico City | 9h00 | 3:35 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB1120 · VB2199 | 5:35 AM Mexico City | 12h10 | 6:45 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB1120 · VB2177 | 5:35 AM Mexico City | 11h35 | 6:10 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB4041 · VB2171 | 6:00 AM Toluca International Airport | 10h15 | 5:15 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB4041 · VB2197 | 6:00 AM Toluca International Airport | 5h35 | 12:35 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB4041 · VB2199 | 6:00 AM Toluca International Airport | 11h45 | 6:45 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB7409 · VB4041 | 6:00 AM Toluca International Airport | 8h35 | 3:35 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB2177 · VB4041 | 6:00 AM Toluca International Airport | 11h10 | 6:10 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB2169 · VB7378 | 6:00 AM Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 8h00 | 3:00 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB7378 · VB7409 | 6:00 AM Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 8h35 | 3:35 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB4041 · VB7404 | 6:00 AM Toluca International Airport | 16h55 | 11:55 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB7378 · VB2199 | 6:00 AM Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 11h45 | 6:45 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB4041 · VB2169 | 6:00 AM Toluca International Airport | 8h00 | 3:00 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB7378 · VB2197 | 6:00 AM Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 5h35 | 12:35 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB7378 · VB2171 | 6:00 AM Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 10h15 | 5:15 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB7378 · VB2177 | 6:00 AM Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 11h10 | 6:10 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
AM500 | 6:15 AM Mexico City | 2h35 | 9:50 AM Can Cun | 0 transfersDirect | |
VB2015 | 6:15 AM Toluca International Airport | 2h15 | 9:30 AM Can Cun | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y45607 · Y45588 | 6:30 AM Toluca International Airport | 11h29 | 6:59 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
Y45607 · Y45586 | 6:30 AM Toluca International Airport | 6h14 | 1:44 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB2281 | 6:30 AM Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 2h20 | 9:50 AM Can Cun | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y43481 | 6:37 AM Toluca International Airport | 2h23 | 10:00 AM Can Cun | 0 transfersDirect | |
AM504 | 6:55 AM Mexico City | 2h40 | 10:35 AM Can Cun | 0 transfersDirect | |
VB1016 | 7:00 AM Mexico City | 2h20 | 10:20 AM Can Cun | 0 transfersDirect | |
VB9406 · VB7409 | 8:00 AM Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 6h35 | 3:35 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB9406 · VB2171 | 8:00 AM Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 8h15 | 5:15 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB9406 · VB2177 | 8:00 AM Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 9h10 | 6:10 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB9406 · VB2169 | 8:00 AM Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 6h00 | 3:00 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB9406 · VB2199 | 8:00 AM Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 9h45 | 6:45 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
Y45617 · Y45588 | 8:15 AM Mexico City | 9h44 | 6:59 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB2273 | 8:30 AM Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 2h20 | 11:50 AM Can Cun | 0 transfersDirect | |
AM512 | 9:05 AM Mexico City | 2h35 | 12:40 PM Can Cun | 0 transfersDirect | |
VB7409 · VB4037 | 9:05 AM Toluca International Airport | 5h30 | 3:35 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB2169 · VB4037 | 9:05 AM Toluca International Airport | 4h55 | 3:00 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB4037 · VB2171 | 9:05 AM Toluca International Airport | 7h10 | 5:15 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB2177 · VB4037 | 9:05 AM Toluca International Airport | 8h05 | 6:10 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB4037 · VB7404 | 9:05 AM Toluca International Airport | 13h50 | 11:55 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB4037 · VB2199 | 9:05 AM Toluca International Airport | 8h40 | 6:45 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
AM516 | 9:55 AM Mexico City | 2h38 | 1:33 PM Can Cun | 0 transfersDirect | |
AM520 | 10:45 AM Mexico City | 2h45 | 2:30 PM Can Cun | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y43533 | 11:01 AM Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 2h15 | 2:16 PM Can Cun | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y4246 · Y45588 | 11:05 AM Mexico City | 6h54 | 6:59 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
AM524 | 11:50 AM Mexico City | 2h37 | 3:27 PM Can Cun | 0 transfersDirect | |
VB9402 · VB2177 | 12:20 PM Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 4h50 | 6:10 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB9402 · VB2171 | 12:20 PM Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 3h55 | 5:15 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB9402 · VB7404 | 12:20 PM Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 10h35 | 11:55 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB9402 · VB2199 | 12:20 PM Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 5h25 | 6:45 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB2199 · VB7333 | 12:25 PM Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 5h20 | 6:45 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB7333 · VB2177 | 12:25 PM Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 4h45 | 6:10 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB7333 · VB7404 | 12:25 PM Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 10h30 | 11:55 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB7404 · VB4043 | 3:05 PM Toluca International Airport | 7h50 | 11:55 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB4043 · VB2167 | 3:05 PM Toluca International Airport | 19h20 | 11:25 AM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB2163 · VB4043 | 3:05 PM Toluca International Airport | 17h30 | 9:35 AM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB9404 · VB7404 | 4:30 PM Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 6h25 | 11:55 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB7041 | 5:00 PM Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 2h05 | 8:05 PM Can Cun | 0 transfersDirect | |
VB1352 · VB7404 | 5:05 PM Mexico City | 5h50 | 11:55 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB2163 · VB1352 | 5:05 PM Mexico City | 15h30 | 9:35 AM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB7033 | 5:45 PM Toluca International Airport | 2h15 | 9:00 PM Can Cun | 0 transfersDirect | |
AM560 | 5:55 PM Mexico City | 2h33 | 9:28 PM Can Cun | 0 transfersDirect | |
VB1066 · VB2141 | 6:05 PM Mexico City | 15h25 | 10:30 AM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB1138 · VB2167 | 6:30 PM Mexico City | 15h55 | 11:25 AM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
VB1138 · VB2163 | 6:30 PM Mexico City | 14h05 | 9:35 AM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
Y4900 · Y43931 | 6:55 PM Mexico City | 20h14 | 4:09 PM Can Cun | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Mexico City to Cancún Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mexico City to Cancún by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cancún, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Festival de Música de Cancún, a vibrant music festival featuring local and international artists across various genres
- Spring Break, a lively season attracting college students for beach parties and nightlife
- Día de los Muertos, a cultural celebration honoring deceased loved ones with colorful altars, parades, and traditional festivities.
- Semana Santa, vibrant local traditions and beautiful beach weather
- Independence Day, lively celebrations with fireworks and cultural festivities
- Day of the Dead, unique cultural experiences and colorful altars throughout the city.
popular airports
Popular airports from Mexico City to Cancún
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport
- Shops are available in both terminals, including duty-free and local brands like Miniso and Sunglass Hut
- Parking available at both terminals with short-term and long-term options, approximately 2.3€ (44 MXN) per hour
- Restaurants are located in both terminals, offering Mexican and intertiol cuisines. Top options include Toks and Wings.
- Available outside the terminal
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport
- Hotels such as Hilton Mexico City Airport are located within the airport and others like Courtyard by Marriott within walking distance.
- Showers are available in some lounges, typically included in the lounge access fee
- Lounges available, including Aeromexico Salon Premier and American Express Lounge
- Lost and Found services available in both terminals, near the information desks
- Car rental services are available from companies like Hertz and Avis, located in both terminals
- Metro Line 5, terminal Aérea, 8 km
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport
- Shops are available in the main terminal, including duty-free and local crafts
- Parking available near the terminal, approximately 0.55€ (1 AZN) per hour
- Several restaurants including Mexican and intertiol cuisine are located in the main terminal.
- Available outside the terminal
- Available throughout the airport
- Showers are available in the lounges, typically included with lounge access
- Lounges available with access for a fee or membership
- Lost and Found located in the arrivals area
- Car rental services are available in the arrivals area
- Bus line 1, Felipe Ángeles Airport stop, 45 km
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport
- Shops are available in both terminals, including duty-free and souvenir shops
- Parking available with rates starting at approximately 1.9€ ($2) per hour
- Restaurants are located in both terminals, offering Mexican, American, and intertiol cuisine.
- Available outside the terminal
- Available throughout the airport
- Hotels within walking distance, such as the Courtyard by Marriott Cancun Airport.
- Showers are available in some lounges; access may require a lounge pass or fee
- Lounges available, including VIP lounges with amenities like refreshments and Wi-Fi
- Lost and Found located in the main terminal; inquire at the information desk
- Car rental services are available from major providers like Hertz and Avis, located in the arrivals area
- Bus ADO, Cancún Centro, 16 km
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