Journey information
Overview: Mexico City to Cancún flight
Flights from Mexico City to Cancún depart on average 34 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £36 if you book in advance.
There are 17 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 1295 km distance in 2h 5m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1295 km |
Average flight duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Flights per day 34 |
Direct flights 17 |
Fastest flight 2h 5m |
First flight 0:10 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Mexico City to Cancún
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£219
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Flights per day
100
Distance
1295 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Mexico City to Cancún is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mexico City to Cancún will cost around £219 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £71.
Of the 100 flights that leave Mexico City for Cancún every day 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1295 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest flights will take 2 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
VB706120:052h05Felipe Ángeles International Airport23:10Can Cun£711One-way0 changes
VB703317:452h15Toluca International Airport21:00Can Cun£781One-way0 changes
VB741717:452h10Felipe Ángeles International Airport20:55Can Cun£801One-way0 changes
Y41291 · Y410466:3010h44Felipe Ángeles International Airport18:14Can Cun£841One-way1 change
VB20156:052h15Toluca International Airport9:20Can Cun£881One-way0 changes
VB706120:052h05Felipe Ángeles International Airport23:10Can Cun£711One-way0 changes
VB137422:102h05Mexico City1:15Can Cun£921One-way0 changes
VB102421:052h05Mexico City0:10Can Cun£971One-way0 changes
VB228716:502h10Felipe Ángeles International Airport20:00Can Cun£901One-way0 changes
VB741717:452h10Felipe Ángeles International Airport20:55Can Cun£801One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Mexico City to Cancún
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Mexico City to Cancún among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £36, and a coach costs an average of £154.
Distance: 1295 km
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£88 Average Price Cheapest | £154 Average Price |
5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 29h 33m Average total duration 29h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Mexico City to Cancún flight times
The table below shows live departures for Mexico City to Cancún flights for tomorrow, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VB2163 · VB1120 | 4:05 Mexico City | 4h45 | 9:50 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB1120 · VB7409 | 4:05 Mexico City | 10h20 | 15:25 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB1120 · VB2167 | 4:05 Mexico City | 6h30 | 11:35 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB1120 · VB2197 | 4:05 Mexico City | 7h35 | 12:40 Can Cun | 1 change | |
Y4262 · Y43577 | 5:05 Mexico City | 9h26 | 15:31 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB2133 · VB1392 | 5:30 Mexico City | 8h15 | 14:45 Can Cun | 1 change | |
Y4140 · Y41050 | 6:00 Mexico City | 8h28 | 15:28 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB4041 · VB2179 | 6:00 Toluca International Airport | 15h05 | 22:05 Can Cun | 1 change | |
Y4240 · Y45586 | 6:00 Mexico City | 6h37 | 13:37 Can Cun | 1 change | |
Y4140 · Y41046 | 6:00 Mexico City | 11h14 | 18:14 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB2197 · VB4041 | 6:00 Toluca International Airport | 5h40 | 12:40 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB9520 · VB2133 | 6:00 Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 7h45 | 14:45 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB4041 · VB2199 | 6:00 Toluca International Airport | 11h40 | 18:40 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB2205 · VB4041 | 6:00 Toluca International Airport | 15h30 | 22:30 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB7409 · VB4041 | 6:00 Toluca International Airport | 8h25 | 15:25 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB1028 | 6:05 Mexico City | 2h15 | 9:20 Can Cun | 0 changesdirect | |
VB7382 · VB2205 | 6:05 Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 15h25 | 22:30 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB7409 · VB7382 | 6:05 Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 8h20 | 15:25 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB2167 · VB7382 | 6:05 Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 4h30 | 11:35 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB7382 · VB2179 | 6:05 Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 15h00 | 22:05 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB2015 | 6:05 Toluca International Airport | 2h15 | 9:20 Can Cun | 0 changesdirect | |
VB7382 · VB2199 | 6:05 Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 11h35 | 18:40 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB7382 · VB2197 | 6:05 Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 5h35 | 12:40 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB2281 | 6:20 Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 2h15 | 9:35 Can Cun | 0 changesdirect | |
Y41291 · Y41050 | 6:30 Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 7h58 | 15:28 Can Cun | 1 change | |
Y41291 · Y41046 | 6:30 Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 10h44 | 18:14 Can Cun | 1 change | |
Y45607 · Y45588 | 6:30 Toluca International Airport | 11h29 | 18:59 Can Cun | 1 change | |
Y45607 · Y45586 | 6:30 Toluca International Airport | 6h07 | 13:37 Can Cun | 1 change | |
Y43481 | 6:42 Toluca International Airport | 2h18 | 10:00 Can Cun | 0 changesdirect | |
Y4100 | 6:45 Mexico City | 2h18 | 10:03 Can Cun | 0 changesdirect | |
VB1380 | 6:45 Mexico City | 2h15 | 10:00 Can Cun | 0 changesdirect | |
VB1118 · VB7409 | 6:50 Mexico City | 7h35 | 15:25 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB2199 · VB1118 | 6:50 Mexico City | 10h50 | 18:40 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB2197 · VB1118 | 6:50 Mexico City | 4h50 | 12:40 Can Cun | 1 change | |
AM504 | 6:55 Mexico City | 2h30 | 10:25 Can Cun | 0 changesdirect | |
VB1016 | 7:00 Mexico City | 2h15 | 10:15 Can Cun | 0 changesdirect | |
VB1058 · VB2133 | 7:50 Mexico City | 5h55 | 14:45 Can Cun | 1 change | |
AM508 | 8:00 Mexico City | 2h30 | 11:30 Can Cun | 0 changesdirect | |
Y4148 · Y41050 | 8:10 Mexico City | 6h18 | 15:28 Can Cun | 1 change | |
Y4148 · Y41046 | 8:10 Mexico City | 9h04 | 18:14 Can Cun | 1 change | |
Y45617 · Y45588 | 8:15 Mexico City | 9h44 | 18:59 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB2273 | 8:30 Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 2h15 | 11:45 Can Cun | 0 changesdirect | |
VB7812 · VB7409 | 8:40 Mexico City | 5h45 | 15:25 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB7812 · VB2199 | 8:40 Mexico City | 9h00 | 18:40 Can Cun | 1 change | |
AM512 | 9:05 Mexico City | 2h35 | 12:40 Can Cun | 0 changesdirect | |
VB4037 · VB2199 | 9:05 Toluca International Airport | 8h35 | 18:40 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB7409 · VB4037 | 9:05 Toluca International Airport | 5h20 | 15:25 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB2205 · VB4037 | 9:05 Toluca International Airport | 12h25 | 22:30 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB4037 · VB2179 | 9:05 Toluca International Airport | 12h00 | 22:05 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB1022 | 9:10 Mexico City | 2h20 | 12:30 Can Cun | 0 changesdirect | |
VB2179 · VB1356 | 9:30 Mexico City | 11h35 | 22:05 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB1356 · VB7409 | 9:30 Mexico City | 4h55 | 15:25 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB2199 · VB1356 | 9:30 Mexico City | 8h10 | 18:40 Can Cun | 1 change | |
AM516 | 9:55 Mexico City | 2h36 | 13:31 Can Cun | 0 changesdirect | |
Y4152 · Y41046 | 10:00 Mexico City | 7h14 | 18:14 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB2205 · VB9402 | 10:35 Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 10h55 | 22:30 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB9402 · VB2179 | 10:35 Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 10h30 | 22:05 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB9402 · VB2199 | 10:35 Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 7h05 | 18:40 Can Cun | 1 change | |
AM520 | 10:45 Mexico City | 2h38 | 14:23 Can Cun | 0 changesdirect | |
Y4246 · Y45588 | 11:05 Mexico City | 6h54 | 18:59 Can Cun | 1 change | |
Y43483 | 11:09 Toluca International Airport | 2h18 | 14:27 Can Cun | 0 changesdirect | |
Y4102 | 11:10 Mexico City | 2h18 | 14:28 Can Cun | 0 changesdirect | |
VB7442 | 11:45 Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 2h20 | 15:05 Can Cun | 0 changesdirect | |
AM524 | 11:50 Mexico City | 2h30 | 15:20 Can Cun | 0 changesdirect | |
Y4142 · Y41046 | 12:00 Mexico City | 5h14 | 18:14 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB2199 · VB7333 | 12:25 Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 5h15 | 18:40 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB7333 · VB2179 | 12:25 Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 8h40 | 22:05 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB2205 · VB7333 | 12:25 Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 9h05 | 22:30 Can Cun | 1 change | |
AM528 | 13:05 Mexico City | 2h26 | 16:31 Can Cun | 0 changesdirect | |
AM596 | 14:17 Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 2h18 | 17:35 Can Cun | 0 changesdirect | |
VB2179 · VB1130 | 14:30 Mexico City | 6h35 | 22:05 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB1130 · VB2205 | 14:30 Mexico City | 7h00 | 22:30 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB9404 · VB2205 | 14:50 Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 6h40 | 22:30 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB9404 · VB2179 | 14:50 Felipe Ángeles International Airport | 6h15 | 22:05 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB4043 · VB2167 | 15:05 Toluca International Airport | 19h30 | 11:35 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB4043 · VB2205 | 15:05 Toluca International Airport | 6h25 | 22:30 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB4043 · VB2163 | 15:05 Toluca International Airport | 17h45 | 9:50 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB4043 · VB2179 | 15:05 Toluca International Airport | 6h00 | 22:05 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB2179 · VB1126 | 16:05 Mexico City | 5h00 | 22:05 Can Cun | 1 change | |
VB1126 · VB2205 | 16:05 Mexico City | 5h25 | 22:30 Can Cun | 1 change | |
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FAQs: Mexico City to Cancún flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mexico City to Cancún by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cancún, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Mexico City and Cancún
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are available in both terminals, including duty-free and local brands like Miniso and Sunglass Hut.
- Parking available at both terminals with short-term and long-term options, approximately 2.3€ (44 MXN) per hour.
- Restaurants are located in both terminals, offering Mexican and intertiol cuisines. Top options include Toks and Wings.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels such as Hilton Mexico City Airport are located within the airport and others like Courtyard by Marriott within walking distance.
- Showers are available in some lounges, typically included in the lounge access fee.
- Lounges available, including Aeromexico Salon Premier and American Express Lounge.
- Lost and Found services available in both terminals, near the information desks.
- Car rental services are available from companies like Hertz and Avis, located in both terminals.
- Metro Line 5, terminal Aérea, 8 km
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are available in the main terminal, including duty-free and local crafts.
- Parking available near the terminal, approximately 0.55€ (1 AZN) per hour.
- Several restaurants including Mexican and intertiol cuisine are located in the main terminal.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Showers are available in the lounges, typically included with lounge access.
- Lounges available with access for a fee or membership.
- Lost and Found located in the arrivals area.
- Car rental services are available in the arrivals area.
- Bus line 1, Felipe Ángeles Airport stop, 45 km
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are available in both terminals, including duty-free and souvenir shops.
- Parking available with rates starting at approximately 1.9€ ($2) per hour.
- Restaurants are located in both terminals, offering Mexican, American, and intertiol cuisine.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels within walking distance, such as the Courtyard by Marriott Cancun Airport.
- Showers are available in some lounges; access may require a lounge pass or fee.
- Lounges available, including VIP lounges with amenities like refreshments and Wi-Fi.
- Lost and Found located in the main terminal; inquire at the information desk.
- Car rental services are available from major providers like Hertz and Avis, located in the arrivals area.
- Bus ADO, Cancún Centro, 16 km
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