What to know about flights from Cancun to Mexico City?

The distance between Cancun and Mexico City is approximately 1,285.56 km. It takes around 2 hours 27 minutes on average to fly from Cancun to Mexico City. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The cheapest month to book is September.

Cheapest one-way
$51
Volaris Volaris CUN-MEX 2h 24m · Nonstop Sat, Dec 5
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Cheapest round-trip
$104
Viva Viva CUN-MEX 2h 21m · Nonstop Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5
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When to travel
February
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,285.56 km
Flight distance
2h 27m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cancun to Mexico City over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $51 and round-trip from $104. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Cancun to Mexico City operate an average of 79 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 68.1% on-time departure rate and a 94.5% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Cancun to Mexico City flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Cancun to Mexico City are Viva, Volaris, and Aeromexico, among 3 carriers on this route. Volaris offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Cancun to Mexico City according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Cancun to Mexico City

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Cancun to Mexico City?

The average price of one-way flights from Cancun to Mexico City purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Cancun to Mexico City is February, with an average price of $58; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to $156.

$156
$107
$58
$9
    Cheapest
  • $128
    Oct
  • $97
    Nov
  • $96
    Dec
  • $67
    Jan
  • $58
    Feb
  • $64
    Mar
  • $93
    Apr
  • $99
    May
  • $69
    Jun
  • $87
    Jul
  • $156
    Aug
  • $124
    Sep

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Cancun to Mexico City?

Average price of round-trip flights from Cancun to Mexico City purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Cancun to Mexico City are found during February, with an average price of $103. Conversely, the highest prices are found during August, with an average price of up to $248.

$248
$176
$103
$31
    Cheapest
  • $210
    Oct
  • $207
    Nov
  • $215
    Dec
  • $198
    Jan
  • $103
    Feb
  • $146
    Mar
  • $143
    Apr
  • $228
    May
  • $153
    Jun
  • $205
    Jul
  • $248
    Aug
  • $226
    Sep

When is the cheapest day to fly from Cancun to Mexico City during Veterans Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Cancun to Mexico City during Veterans Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Veterans Day is scheduled for Nov 11. The cheapest flights from Cancun to Mexico City are available on Nov 10, with fares starting at $60.

$89
$75
$60
$46
    Cheapest
  • $75
    7
    Nov
  • $78
    8
  • $77
    9
  • $60
    10
  • $65
    11
  • $83
    12
  • $89
    13

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cancun to Mexico City (CUN-MEX)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Volaris offers one-way fares as low as $51 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CUN to TLC on Sat, Dec 5), while Viva offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $104 departing on Wed, Dec 2 and returning on Sat, Dec 5.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Cancun to Mexico City with the following airlines, including: Viva Volaris Aeromexico Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours 27 minutes to fly from Cancun (CUN) to Mexico City (MEX).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cancun to Mexico City is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 201 flight per week flying from Cancun to Mexico City. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Aeromexico: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AM515 (09:26) Aeromexico: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AM511 (08:11)
  • To find best deals on flights from Cancun to Mexico City, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Dec 5, with one-way flights priced at just $51.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Volaris.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Mexico City travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Cancun to Mexico City is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cancun to Mexico City on October 15, 2026 with Viva, with prices starting at $45.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Mexico City: Mexico City International Airport (MEX), Lic. Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC), and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU). Flights from Cancún International Airport to Mexico City International Airport (CUN-MEX) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Mexico City and Cancun is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Cancun to Mexico City is $130. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Cancun to Mexico City is $205. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Cancun and Mexico City, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Viva and Volarisare the most popular budget airlines flying from Cancun to Mexico City. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest price and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.