Cheap flights from San Salvador to Cancún from £127

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Thu, Jul 23
San Salvador SALCancún CUN
£127
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Tue, Jul 21
San Salvador SALCancún CUN
£127
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Sat, Jul 18
San Salvador SALCancún CUN
£127
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Wed, Jul 22
San Salvador SALCancún CUN
£127
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Sat, Jul 18
San Salvador SALCancún CUN
£173
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Thu, Jul 23
San Salvador SALCancún CUN
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Sat, Jul 18 – Tue, Jul 21
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£287
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Fri, Jul 24 – Tue, Jul 28
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£291
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Sun, Jul 19 – Tue, Jul 21
San Salvador SALCancún CUN
£298
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Fri, Jul 24 – Tue, Jul 28
San Salvador SALCancún CUN
£308
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Sun, Jul 19 – Tue, Jul 21
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Sat, Jul 18 – Tue, Jul 21
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How much do flights to Cancún cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£127

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£334

Cheapest round-trip

£287

Average round-trip

£298

Nonstop flights in July

£174 – £246

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
Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International
Arrive to
Cancún International
Average flights per week
200
Flight distance
876 km
Worth visiting
Chichen Itza - Tulum

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Avianca
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Avianca
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Avianca
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Avianca
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from San Salvador to Cancún

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
AeroMéxicoAMXAMYes
VolarisVOIY4No
United AirlinesUALUANo

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
4 Jul
19%
31°C26°C
11 Jul
79%
32°C27°C
Sunday
5 Jul
32°C26°C
12 Jul
36%
32°C27°C
Monday
6 Jul
22%
32°C26°C
13 Jul
61%
32°C26°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
57%
31°C26°C
14 Jul
12%
32°C26°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
32°C26°C
15 Jul
80%
31°C26°C
Thursday
9 Jul
32°C26°C
16 Jul
85%
31°C26°C
Friday
10 Jul
57%
32°C26°C
17 Jul
47%
31°C26°C
The distance between San Salvador and Cancún is 876 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Copa Airlines, AeroMéxico, Volaris, and United Airlines. San Salvador and Cancún have 200 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Cancún, consider visiting Chichen Itza, and Tulum.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from San Salvador to Cancún?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Salvador and Cancún takes around 1.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between San Salvador and Cancún?
The flight distance between San Salvador and Cancún is 876 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San Salvador and Cancún?
Several carriers operate flights between San Salvador and Cancún. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Avianca.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Salvador?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Salvador and Managua, Roatan, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Washington, D.C., Houston, London, Coxen Hole, Vancouver, Montreal, Lima, Miami, New York, Toronto, Calgary, San José, Panama, Edmonton, Guatemala City, Bogotá.
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 San Salvador?
The main airport in San Salvador is Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International. It is also served by La Aurora International, Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International.
What airports are near Cancún?
The main airport in Cancún is Cancún International. It is also served by Cancún International.
Which airlines fly between San Salvador and Cancún?
Currently, you can fly between San Salvador and Cancún with Avianca, Copa Airlines, AeroMéxico, Volaris, United Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between San Salvador and Cancún?
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