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Cheap Tickets to Cancun

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Aeromexico
Wed, 28 Jan - Wed, 11 Feb
NLU
Mexico City
TQO
Tulum
AU$168 Return, found 11 hours ago
AU$168
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Wed, 28 Jan from Mexico City to Tulum, returning Wed, 11 Feb, priced at AU$168 found 11 hours ago
Delta
Sat, 25 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
LAX
Los Angeles
TQO
Tulum
AU$435 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$435
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, 25 Oct from Los Angeles to Tulum, returning Fri, 31 Oct, priced at AU$435 found 3 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, 20 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
LAX
Los Angeles
CUN
Cancun
AU$439 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$439
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, 20 Jan from Los Angeles to Cancun, returning Wed, 28 Jan, priced at AU$439 found 2 days ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, 13 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
LAX
Los Angeles
CUN
Cancun
AU$465 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$465
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, 13 Jan from Los Angeles to Cancun, returning Wed, 28 Jan, priced at AU$465 found 6 days ago
United
Sun, 4 Jan - Thu, 15 Jan
LAX
Los Angeles
TQO
Tulum
AU$505 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$505
Return
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sun, 4 Jan from Los Angeles to Tulum, returning Thu, 15 Jan, priced at AU$505 found 3 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Columbus (CMH) to Cancun (CUN)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From AU$378 - AU$996 per traveller.

Cancun Flights

Widely thought of as a party city, Cancun bombards the senses with natural beauty, a boisterous nightlife, and an endless array of dining options. In contrast to the festive atmosphere of the beaches, the downtown area is more subdued, but filled with enough local colour to please the culture-hungry visitor. Cheap flights to Cancun are easy to find, provided you book well in advance.

Best time to go to Cancun

Peak Season:

From December to April the city is packed with tourists and it is easy to see why: the temperature is beautifully warm and humidity is low. In addition to the fantastic climate, the city is also filled with fascinating events, like the Mayan Village Show in January and Carnaval in February. This is a tricky time to find inexpensive flights to Cancun, so it is important plan ahead.

Shoulder Season:

The months of May through August make up the shoulder season. The city sees a lull in tourism at this time due in part to the exceedingly humid climate. Despite the moisture in the air, this is still a great time to go as the weather remains pleasantly warm and flights are reasonably-priced. Because the crowd is thinner during this period, the shoulder season is an excellent time to explore the local markets, swim with the whale sharks, or play in the theme parks.

Off Season:

The off season, which falls from September to November, is a quiet time in Cancun, as tourists avoid the city in order to stay out of the rain. Unfortunately, this is also considered hurricane season, so outdoor pastimes are no longer an option. If you are not worried about the change in climate, there are still plenty of great indoor activities to be had such as nightclubs, shopping and an international movie festival that is held in November.

Cancun Airport and transfer information

Cancun International Airport (CUN)

Distance: 14km southwest of the resort and hotel centre

This airport offers numerous options for ground transport, such as shared hotel shuttles and private limousines, local buses and taxi services. By taxi or limousine the trip will take about 25 minutes, but can be pricey. Public and shuttle buses can take significantly longer, but are much cheaper.

Online resources for your travel to Cancun

The Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau Website provides everything you need to know to plan a perfect trip, like where to stay, visit and dine, where to shop and play, plus useful travel tips. The official Cancun International Airport website offers details on flights, ground transportation information and booking, and airport services.

Top Flight Routes from Cancun

Top Flight Routes to Cancun

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of Cancun's airport?
Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) is the most frequently utilized airport in Cancun.
How far is CUN from central Cancun?
It's 14 kilometres from Cancun Airport to downtown Cancun. Make things easier by researching the best way of travelling from the terminal to the city centre before you arrive.
What airport is best to fly into Cancun?
Before booking your tickets to Cancun, it's a smart idea to work out which airport is the most convenient. Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) is 14 kilometres from downtown. If you arrive at Cozumel Intl. Airport, you'll find yourself 72 kilometres away from the city centre.
How many airlines fly to Cancun?
There are 49 airlines connecting Cancun to 116 airports around the world.
Which airlines fly to Cancun?
Cancun receives the most flights from Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and Volaris with Aeromexico being the preferred choice of airline. Mexico City is the most popular city for travellers to depart from.
How many nonstop flights are there to Cancun?
Flying to someplace new is much more straightforward when there aren't any annoying stopovers to slow you down. If you're travelling to Cancun, the great news is that there are roughly 1,848 nonstop flights operating every week.
Where are the most popular flights to Cancun departing from?
The most popular flights to Cancun set off from Mexico City, Toronto and Houston airports.
How long is the flight to Cancun Airport?
If it's Mexico City you're leaving behind, you'll be airborne for around 2 hours and 18 minutes before you arrive in Cancun. Runway to runway from Toronto generally takes 4 hours and 19 minutes and from Houston, the flight time is 2 hours and 19 minutes.
How to book the cheapest flight to Cancun?
Don't leave booking your flight to Cancun until the last minute. That's one trick seasoned jet-setters use to get the best deals. Booking ahead means more options and less expensive flights. Also, look around online and compare your options. If your destination has multiple airports, you may be able to pick up a great deal by flying into a less busy terminal. Lastly, be ready to secure your seat quickly if you stumble on a great deal. It might not be available for long. With a bit of know-how and some good fortune, the perfect airfare can be yours.
Do you have any tips for my flight to Cancun?
Depending on where you're coming from, your journey to Cancun could be completely stress-free or it could go on forever. Below are some handy hints that will help you start your next great escape on a positive note. What to pack in your hand luggage:

  • The trick to having a stress-free travel experience is to plan ahead. Start with the essentials: passport, travel documents, bank cards and important medications. Next, take on board items that'll help while away those hours, like some electronic devices or a good read. It's also wise to pack your chargers, a neck pillow and a pair of noise-cancelling headphones. Last but not least, don't forget to chuck in toiletry items like a toothbrush, facial wipes and a spare change of clothes.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

  • Leave all your full-sized bottles of hair gel and hairspray in your checked luggage. Any gels or liquids in your carry-on bag larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) won't be allowed on. Sharp or pointed objects, like your trusty pocket knife, and dangerous goods which are explosive or flammable, such as aerosol cans, flares and fireworks, are also banned.

What to wear on a flight:

  • Comfort should be your highest priority when choosing what to wear during your flight. Loose, breathable clothing is a smart choice, as are flat, enclosed shoes.
  • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a risk on long-distance flights. It results from blood clots forming due to poor circulation and inactivity, so do some gentle leg and foot exercises in your seat and consider wearing compression tights or socks.

How to get through airport security fast when flying to Cancun?
The secret is to be well prepared before you reach security. That way, you'll be boarding that plane to Cancun before you know it. Follow these helpful tips and get your holiday off to a spectacular start:

  • Be sure to have your travel documents and ID close by. They'll be the first things you'll be asked to present to airport security.
  • Next up, both you and your carry-on luggage will be X-rayed. To make the process quick and painless, take off anything that is likely to set the alarm off. Personal belongings such as your coat, belt and earphones will be required to go through the machine.
  • Your electronic devices like phones and laptops will also have to go on a tray to be scanned. Don't worry though, you'll be back online before you know it.
  • Any gels or liquids, such as perfume or toothpaste, that you want to take on board must be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres). Also, everything must fit inside a quart-size (one litre), zip-lock bag.
  • There's a chance you'll be required to remove your shoes to be X-rayed, so wearing slip-on shoes is always a wise idea.
  • Avoid taking prohibited items in your carry-on bag. If you have any sharp or pointed objects, put them in your checked luggage. They won't be allowed in the cabin.

Flights to Cancun information
Destination airport
Tulum Intl. Airport
Destination airport IATA code
TQO
Destination city name
Tulum Intl. Airport
Return price
AU$167

Trending flights to Cancun

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Qantas Airways
Thu, 29 Jan - Tue, 17 Feb
BNE
Brisbane
CUN
Cancun
AU$1,408 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,408
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 29 Jan from Brisbane to Cancun, returning Tue, 17 Feb, priced at AU$1,408 found 1 day ago
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