Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Mexico City to Cancún?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mexico City and Cancún takes around 2.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Mexico City and Cancún?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Mexico City and Cancún is 1285 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Mexico City and Cancún?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Mexico City and Cancún. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AeroMexico, VivaAerobus, Volaris.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mexico City and London, Tijuana, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Chicago, Puerto Vallarta, Los Angeles, Guadalajara, San Francisco, Atlanta, Mérida, Houston, Miami, Toronto, Vancouver, San José del Cabo, Monterrey, Denver, New York, Huatulco.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Cancún?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cancún and London, Tijuana, Toronto, Los Angeles, Calgary, Vancouver, Manchester, Oaxaca, Guatemala City, Guadalajara, San José, Monterrey, Edinburgh, Chicago, Edmonton, Birmingham, Bogotá, Ciudad Juárez, Medellín, Madrid.

Question 6

What airports are near Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What airports are near Cancún?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Cancún is Cancún International. It is also served by Cancún International.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Mexico City and Cancún?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Mexico City and Cancún with VivaAerobus, Volaris, AeroMexico.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Mexico City and Cancún?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Mexico City and Cancún, 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.

Question 10

What flights operate between Mexico City and Cancún?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Mexico City and Cancún, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Mexico City. The main one is Mexico City International and other nearby airports include Mexico City International, Morelia International, Querétaro International, Puebla International, Toluca International

Question 12

How many airports are there near Cancún?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Cancún. The main one is Cancún International and other nearby airports include Cancún International.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Mexico City and Cancún depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Mexico City, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Mexico City and Cancún arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cancún, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Mexico City and Cancún depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Mexico City, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Mexico City and Cancún arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cancún, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£64
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£113
Cheapest round-trip	£108
Average round-trip	£138
Nonstop flights in September	£63 – £254

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
ADO Bus to Downtown Cancún	30-45 min	MXN 100–120 (~USD 6–7)	every 30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers to downtown
Authorized Airport Taxi	20-40 min	MXN 600–900 (~USD 35–52); zone-based pricing	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Private Transfer	20-35 min	MXN 800–1500 (~USD 46–87); pre-booked	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	families and groups
Colectivo Shuttle	40-60 min	MXN 150–250 (~USD 9–15); shared van	when full (traffic dependent)	budget with flexibility
Rental Car	20-40 min	MXN 800–2000 (~USD 46–116) per day	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring the region
Ride-hailing (Uber/InDriver)	20-40 min	MXN 300–600 (~USD 17–35); pickup restrictions apply	on-demand (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
VivaAerobus	---	---	2	3	5	4	4
Volaris	---	1	1	---	1	3	---
AeroMexico	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 24 total	Daily flights: 3.43 average	Most flights: Friday 5 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
VivaAerobus	1	5	1	2	4	4	6
Volaris	2	2	1	1	2	5	4
AeroMexico	---	1	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 41 total	Daily flights: 5.86 average	Most flights: Sunday 6 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
VivaAerobus	3	6	5	3	6	5	5
Volaris	2	4	4	1	2	3	5
AeroMexico	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 54 total	Daily flights: 7.71 average	Most flights: Tuesday 6 flights

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	25°C	22°C
February	26°C	22°C
March	27°C	23°C
April	28°C	24°C
May	29°C	25°C
June	30°C	26°C
July	31°C	26°C
August	31°C	26°C
September	30°C	26°C
October	29°C	25°C
November	27°C	24°C
December	26°C	23°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
VivaAerobus	VIV	VB	No
Volaris	VOI	Y4	No
AeroMexico	AMX	AM	Yes
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