Cheap flights from Recife to Cancún from £235

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1 stop
Tue, Jun 23
Recife RECCancún CUN
£235
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1 stop
Wed, Jun 24
Recife RECCancún CUN
£235
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 22
Recife RECCancún CUN
£237
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2 stops
Wed, Jun 24
Recife RECCancún CUN
£237
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1 stop
Thu, Jun 25
Recife RECCancún CUN
£238
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 22
Recife RECCancún CUN
£260
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1 stop
Tue, Jun 23 – Fri, Jun 26
Recife RECCancún CUN
£446
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 22 – Fri, Jun 26
Recife RECCancún CUN
£483
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1 stop
Tue, Jun 23 – Sun, Jun 28
Recife RECCancún CUN
£508
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1 stop
Thu, Jun 25 – Sun, Jun 28
Recife RECCancún CUN
£508
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 22 – Fri, Jun 26
Recife RECCancún CUN
£526
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Tue, Jun 23 – Fri, Jun 26
Recife RECCancún CUN
£549
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How much do flights to Cancún cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£235

Cheapest round-trip

£446

Average round-trip

£529

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Azul

Getting from Cancún airport to the city center

Fastest options: private transfer or taxi. Best value: ADO bus or colectivo shuttle.

Cancún is served by Cancún International Airport (CUN), located approximately 20 km southwest of the Hotel Zone and 25 km from downtown Cancún. As one of Mexico's busiest airports, it offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations including authorized taxis, private transfers, ADO buses, colectivo shuttles, and rental cars. Journey times vary depending on your final destination and traffic conditions, particularly during peak tourist seasons.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-45 min

MXN 100–120 (~USD 6–7)

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to downtown

20-40 min

MXN 600–900 (~USD 35–52); zone-based pricing

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-35 min

MXN 800–1500 (~USD 46–87); pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

families and groups

40-60 min

MXN 150–250 (~USD 9–15); shared van

when full (traffic dependent)

budget with flexibility

20-40 min

MXN 800–2000 (~USD 46–116) per day

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring the region

20-40 min

MXN 300–600 (~USD 17–35); pickup restrictions apply

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

Notes:

  • Prices in MXN; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Authorized airport taxis use zone-based fixed pricing. Purchase tickets at official booths inside the terminal.
  • Ride-hailing services face pickup restrictions at the airport; drivers may request meeting at designated areas.
  • ADO buses depart from outside Terminal 2, 3, and 4 with service to downtown Cancún bus station.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cancún

Depart from
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International
Arrive to
Cancún International
Average flights per week
298
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Chichen Itza - Tulum

Check-in for a flight from Recife to Cancún

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AzulAZUADYes
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
AviancaAVAAVNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cancún

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January25°C22°C
February26°C22°C
March27°C23°C
April28°C24°C
May29°C25°C
June30°C26°C
July31°C26°C
August31°C26°C
September30°C26°C
October29°C25°C
November27°C24°C
December26°C23°C
Hottest Month
31°C
August
Coldest month
22°C
January
Sunny days
238
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
6 Jun
73%
31°C26°C
13 Jun
84%
28°C25°C
Sunday
7 Jun
73%
31°C26°C
14 Jun
79%
30°C25°C
Monday
8 Jun
78%
31°C26°C
15 Jun
87%
29°C25°C
Tuesday
9 Jun
83%
31°C26°C
16 Jun
73%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
10 Jun
93%
27°C25°C
17 Jun
73%
31°C27°C
Thursday
11 Jun
73%
29°C25°C
18 Jun
83%
30°C27°C
Friday
12 Jun
91%
27°C24°C
19 Jun
73%
30°C27°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Azul, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, and Avianca. Recife and Cancún have 298 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Cancún, consider visiting Chichen Itza, and Tulum.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Recife?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Recife and London, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador, Fernando de Noronha, Ribeirão Preto, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Orlando, Foz do Iguaçu, São Luís, Florianópolis, Goiânia, Porto Alegre, Montreal, Asunción, Lisbon, Boston, Córdoba, Santiago de Chile.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cancún?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cancún and London, Mexico City, Tijuana, Toronto, Los Angeles, Calgary, Vancouver, Manchester, Oaxaca, Guatemala City, Guadalajara, San José, Monterrey, Edinburgh, Chicago, Edmonton, Birmingham, Bogotá, Ciudad Juárez, Medellín.
What airports are near Recife?
The main airport in Recife is Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International. It is also served by Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International, Presidente Castro Pinto International, Zumbi dos Palmares International, Campina Grande.
What airports are near Cancún?
The main airport in Cancún is Cancún International. It is also served by Cancún International.
Which airlines fly between Recife and Cancún?
Currently, you can fly between Recife and Cancún with Azul, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Avianca.
When’s the best time to travel between Recife and Cancún?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Recife 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.
What flights operate between Recife and Cancún?
Traveling between Recife 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.
How many airports are there near Recife?
There are a number of airports in and around Recife. The main one is Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International and other nearby airports include Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International, Presidente Castro Pinto International, Zumbi dos Palmares International, Campina Grande
How many airports are there near Cancún?
There are a number of airports in and around Cancún. The main one is Cancún International and other nearby airports include Cancún International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Recife and Cancún depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Recife and Cancún arrive?
What time do flights between Recife and Cancún depart?
What time do flights between Recife and Cancún arrive?

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