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Wed, Jun 3
Cancún CUNMexico City MEX
£39
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Wed, May 27
Cancún CUNMexico City NLU
£42
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Thu, May 28
Cancún CUNMexico City NLU
£42
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Sun, Jun 7
Cancún CUNMexico City NLU
£48
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Fri, Jun 5
Cancún CUNMexico City NLU
£56
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Thu, Jun 4
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Wed, Jun 3 – Sun, Jun 7
Cancún CUNMexico City MEX
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Wed, Jun 3 – Tue, Jun 9
Cancún CUNMexico City MEX
£91
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Wed, Jun 3 – Sat, Jun 6
Cancún CUNMexico City MEX
£94
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Fri, Jun 5 – Wed, Jun 10
Cancún CUNMexico City NLU
£95
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How much do flights to Mexico City cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£39

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£90

Cheapest round-trip

£84

Average round-trip

£118

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Mexico City airport to the city center

Fastest options: Metrobús Line 4 and authorized taxis. Best value: Metro Line 5 and ADO buses.

Mexico City is served by one main commercial airport. Mexico City International Airport (MEX), also known as Benito Juárez International Airport, lies approximately 13 km east of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including metro, Metrobús, authorized taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

35-50 min

$5 (single journey fare (~$0.30 USD))

every 3–5 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers with light luggage

40-60 min

$30 (airport fare (~$1.75 USD))

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

direct to historic center

25-60 min

$250-$400 (zone-based fixed fare (~$14–23 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-60 min

$150-$350 (varies by demand (~$9–20 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

30-50 min

$80-$150 (depends on destination (~$5–9 USD))

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

connections to bus terminals

25-60 min

$500-$1,200 (pre-booked service (~$29–70 USD))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

25-60 min

$600-$1,500 (per day (~$35–87 USD))

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility for onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in MXN; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro and Metrobús require a rechargeable card (Tarjeta de Movilidad Integrada) available at stations.
  • Only use authorized taxi booths inside the terminals; avoid unofficial taxis outside.
  • Ride-hailing pickups are from designated areas; follow app instructions.
  • Traffic in Mexico City can be severe, especially during rush hours (7–10 AM and 5–9 PM).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Mexico City

Depart from
Cancún International
Arrive to
Mexico City International
Average flights per week
343
Flight distance
1274 km
Worth visiting
Teotihuacan - Xochimilco - Zocalo, Mexico City

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Cancún to Mexico City in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
VivaAerobus
------842------
Volaris
------2------------
AeroMéxico
---------------------
Weekly flights: 16 totalDaily flights: 2.29 averageMost flights: Wednesday 8 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
VivaAerobus
------661------
Volaris
---1242------
AeroMéxico
------22---------
Weekly flights: 26 totalDaily flights: 3.71 averageMost flights: Wednesday 6 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
VivaAerobus
------3311---
Volaris
---345241
AeroMéxico
------14---------
Weekly flights: 32 totalDaily flights: 4.57 averageMost flights: Thursday 5 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
VivaAerobus
2813106123
Volaris
4767494
AeroMéxico
---5443------
Weekly flights: 111 totalDaily flights: 15.86 averageMost flights: Wednesday 13 flights

Check-in for a flight from Cancún to Mexico City

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
VivaAerobusVIVVBNo
AeroMéxicoAMXAMYes
VolarisVOIY4No
MexicanaMXAXNYes
AviancaAVAAVNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Mexico City

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January20°C8°C
February23°C9°C
March25°C11°C
April26°C12°C
May26°C13°C
June23°C12°C
July22°C11°C
August22°C11°C
September21°C11°C
October21°C10°C
November21°C9°C
December21°C8°C
Hottest Month
26°C
May
Coldest month
8°C
January
Sunny days
270
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
8 May
85%
27°C15°C
15 May
26°C15°C
Saturday
9 May
89%
25°C15°C
16 May
64%
27°C14°C
Sunday
10 May
87%
23°C17°C
17 May
70%
27°C16°C
Monday
11 May
85%
24°C15°C
18 May
85%
26°C16°C
Tuesday
12 May
80%
21°C14°C
19 May
88%
22°C15°C
Wednesday
13 May
86%
22°C15°C
20 May
83%
20°C15°C
Thursday
14 May
25°C14°C
21 May
82%
21°C14°C
Book your trip to arrive at Mexico City International, or Felipe Ángeles International Airport. The distance between Cancún and Mexico City is 1274 km. The most popular airlines for this route are VivaAerobus, AeroMéxico, Volaris, Mexicana, and Avianca. Cancún and Mexico City have 343 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Mexico City, consider visiting Teotihuacan, Xochimilco, and Zocalo, Mexico City.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Cancún to Mexico City?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cancún and Mexico City takes around 2.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between Cancún and Mexico City?
The flight distance between Cancún and Mexico City is 1274 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Cancún and Mexico City?
Several carriers operate flights between Cancún and Mexico City. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Volaris, VivaAerobus, AeroMéxico.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cancún?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cancún and London, Manchester, Tijuana, Oaxaca, Toronto, Guadalajara, Guatemala City, Los Angeles, San José, Birmingham, Vancouver, Monterrey, Medellín, Puerto Vallarta, Calgary, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Belfast, León, Bogotá, Santiago de Querétaro.
What are the most popular routes to and from Mexico City?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mexico City and London, Tijuana, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Miami, Denver, Atlanta, Puerto Vallarta, San Antonio, Oakland, Orlando, Seattle, New York, Guadalajara, Vancouver, Lima, Toronto.
What airports are near Cancún?
The main airport in Cancún is Cancún International. It is also served by Cancún International.
What airports are near Mexico City?
The main airport in Mexico City is Mexico City International. It is also served by Mexico City International, Morelia International, Querétaro International, Puebla International, Toluca International.
Which airlines fly between Cancún and Mexico City?
Currently, you can fly between Cancún and Mexico City with VivaAerobus, AeroMéxico, Volaris, Mexicana, Avianca.
When’s the best time to travel between Cancún and Mexico City?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cancún and Mexico City, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Cancún and Mexico City?
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How many airports are there near Mexico City?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cancún and Mexico City depart?
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