How to get to Cancún from Mexico City

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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 an average ticket price of £201 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £201, while a flight costs an average of £201.

Distance: 1295 km

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Driving

£201

Average Price

Cheapest

£243

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 38m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

20h 28m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Volaris

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The cheapest way to travel from Mexico City to Cancún is a flight with an average price of £201.
The fastest way to travel from Mexico City to Cancún is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 38m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Mexico City and Cancún including taking a coach and flight.
Take the flight. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about 16h 50m sooner (3h 38m by flight vs 20h 28m by car) and save roughly £41 compared to fuel and tolls (£201 vs £243). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.

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from Mexico City to Cancún

How to get to Cancún from Mexico City by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Mexico City to Cancún is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • VolarisY43481
    6:372h23
    Toluca International Airport
    10:00Can Cun
    £591One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • VolarisY43481
    6:372h23
    Toluca International Airport
    10:00Can Cun
    £591One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • vivaaerobusVB7067
    19:252h10
    Felipe Ángeles International Airport
    22:35Can Cun
    £951One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • VolarisY43483
    11:042h23
    Toluca International Airport
    14:27Can Cun
    £591One-way
    0 changes
  • vivaaerobusVB7041
    16:532h17
    Felipe Ángeles International Airport
    20:10Can Cun
    £711One-way
    0 changes
  • VolarisY43533
    11:012h15
    Felipe Ángeles International Airport
    14:16Can Cun
    £711One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Mexico City to Cancún

Travel to Cancún easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Mexico City to Cancún.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Mexico City and Cancún including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Mexico City to Cancún is a flight with an average price of £201.
The fastest way to travel from Mexico City to Cancún is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 38m.
The Mexico City to Cancún distance is approximately 1295 km.
The average frequency per day from Mexico City to Cancún is:
  • Around 37 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mexico City and Cancún as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mexico City to Cancún:
  • Flights mostly depart from Mexico City and arrive in Can Cun.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mexico City to Cancún, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Aeromexico, CitizenPlane, Volaris to go to Cancún by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Mexico City to Cancún:
  • 17 direct flights per day with Aeromexico, CitizenPlane, Volaris.
Omio customers who travel from Mexico City to Cancún often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Brussels, Madrid, Bologna, Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cancún and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Mexico City to Cancún, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.

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