Find cheap airlines flights from Mexico City to Cancun

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Mexico City to Cancun, including Viva, Aeromexico, and Volaris. Aeromexico has lowest fares on this route.
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Aeromexico logo Aeromexico
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Mexico City to Cancun according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Mexico City to Cancun: One way flights from $31, round trip flights from $59. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Mexico City to Cancun are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Mexico City to Cancun

The distance between Mexico City and Cancun is approximately 1,285.56 km. It takes around 2 hours 25 minutes on average to fly from Mexico City to Cancun. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price$31
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$59
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,285.56 km
Average flight time2 hours 25 minutes
Popular airlineViva
Flight statistics for the Mexico City–Cancun route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

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

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Mexico City to Cancun is Mar, with an average price of $47; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Jul, with an average price of up to $101.

$101
$74
$47
$20
    Cheapest
  • $73
    Feb
  • $47
    Mar
  • $57
    Apr
  • $66
    May
  • $61
    Jun
  • $101
    Jul
  • $92
    Aug
  • $86
    Sep
  • $90
    Oct
  • $85
    Nov
  • $100
    Dec
  • $57
    Jan

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

Average price of round-trip flights from Mexico City to Cancun 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 Mexico City to Cancun are found during Mar, with an average price of $101. Conversely, the highest prices are found during Dec, with an average price of up to $230.

$230
$166
$101
$37
    Cheapest
  • $133
    Feb
  • $101
    Mar
  • $159
    Apr
  • $116
    May
  • $138
    Jun
  • $165
    Jul
  • $174
    Aug
  • $135
    Sep
  • $177
    Oct
  • $172
    Nov
  • $230
    Dec
  • $157
    Jan

What's the cheapest day to fly from Mexico City to Cancun?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Mexico City to Cancun on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Mexico City to Cancun is Tue, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Thu, as prices are usually highest then.

$123
$114
$104
$95
  • $116
    Mon
  • $104
    Tue
  • $111
    Wed
  • $123
    Thu
  • $115
    Fri
  • $106
    Sat
  • $111
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Aeromexico offers one-way fares as low as $31 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NLU to CUN on Sun, Mar 29), while Aeromexico offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $59 departing on Mon, Mar 23 and returning on Sat, Mar 28.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Mexico City to Cancun with the following airlines, including: Viva Aeromexico Volaris 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 25 minutes to fly from Mexico City (MEX) to Cancun (CUN).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Mexico City to Cancun 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 222 flight per week flying from Mexico City to Cancun. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Viva: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- VB1380 (08:53) Aeromexico: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AM508 (08:51)
  • To find best deals on flights from Mexico City to Cancun, 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 Sun, Mar 29, with one-way flights priced at just $31.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Aeromexico.
    · 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 Cancun travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Mexico City to Cancun is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Mexico City to Cancun on February 23, 2026 with Aeromexico, with prices starting at $32.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cancun, with Mexico City International Airport to Cancun International Airport (MEX-CUN) is by far the most common option on this route: Cancun International Airport (CUN).
  • The time difference between Cancun and Mexico City 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.

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

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Mexico City to Cancun?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Mexico City to Cancun on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Volaris offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Mexico City to Cancun, with an average price of $100.

$92
$100
$109
$118
$126
Volaris
$100
Volaris
Aeromexico
$120
Aeromexico
Viva
$126
Viva

Which airlines operate the most flights from Mexico City to Cancun?

Data is based on the number of flights from Mexico City to Cancun operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Aeromexico operates the most flights from Mexico City to Cancun, with 111 flight per week.

12
45
78
111
Aeromexico
111
Aeromexico
Viva
109
Viva
LATAM Airlines
70
LATAM Airlines
Volaris
54
Volaris
Iberia
45
Iberia
Delta Air Lines
45
Delta Air Lines

How many flights are there each day from Mexico City to Cancun?

Data is based on the number of flights from Mexico City to Cancun for each day of the week on Trip.com over the last month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Mexico City to Cancun depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Tuesday.

415
371
326
282
Highest
344
Mon
326
Tue
329
Wed
338
Thu
415
Fri
400
Sat
377
Sun