How long does it take to fly to Cancún?

The flight from New York to Cancún depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Newark (a popular airport in New York) to Cancún (the most popular airport in Cancún), then the flight time is 4h 01m on average. If you fly from New York (another popular airport in New York) to Cancún, then the average flight time is 6h 20m.

How many flights depart from New York to Cancún on average per week?

The number of flights available between New York and Cancún is 19 per week as of September 2025. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 16% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Cancun?

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Cancun

How many flights depart from New York to Cancún on average per day?

The number of flights available between New York and Cancún is 2 per day as of September 2025. The most frequent departure time is 08:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving at midday.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Cancun Airport?

Prices for flights from New York to Cancun Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Cancun Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Cancun Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cancun Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Cancun Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Prices are currently typical for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $418 to $636. The lowest price recently found on this route was $421.

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07:59 - 11:10EWR-CUN

4h 11mdirect

12:30 - 17:27CUN-EWR

3h 57mdirect

$421JetBlue

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Sat, 27 Sep - Fri, 3 Oct

08:03 - 11:10EWR-CUN

4h 07mdirect

12:30 - 17:27CUN-EWR

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10:50 - 13:51EWR-CUN

4h 01mdirect

08:45 - 13:36CUN-EWR

3h 51mdirect

$424United Airlines

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Fri, 26 Sep - Wed, 1 Oct

06:58 - 14:37EWR-CUN

8h 39m1 stop

08:45 - 13:36CUN-EWR

3h 51mdirect

$425United Airlines

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Sat, 27 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep

06:59 - 20:20LGA-CUN

14h 21m1 stop

08:00 - 22:42CUN-LGA

13h 42m1 stop

$442Delta

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21:40 - 16:00LGA-CUN

19h 20m2 stops

14:15 - 09:15CUN-LGA

18h 00m2 stops

$448Southwest

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06:00 - 14:10LGA-CUN

8h 10m1 stop

14:30 - 22:28CUN-LGA

7h 58m1 stop

$450Delta

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06:20 - 12:44EWR-CUN

7h 24m1 stop

11:47 - 23:27CUN-EWR

11h 40m1 stop

$460Spirit Airlines

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21:40 - 12:10LGA-CUN

15h 30m2 stops

14:10 - 22:50CUN-LGA

7h 40m1 stop

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07:44 - 12:44LGA-CUN

6h 00m1 stop

10:09 - 20:00CUN-LGA

9h 51m1 stop

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26 Sept

EWR10:50Newark

4h 01m

CUN13:51Cancun

1 Oct

CUN08:45Cancun

3h 51m

EWR13:36Newark

$424

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27 Sept

EWR06:58Newark

8h 39m

1 stop

CUN14:37Cancun

30 Sept

CUN08:45Cancun

3h 51m

EWR13:36Newark

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26 Sept

EWR10:50Newark

4h 01m

CUN13:51Cancun

30 Sept

CUN08:45Cancun

3h 51m

EWR13:36Newark

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14 Oct

LGA06:59New York LaGuardia

14h 21m

1 stop

CUN20:20Cancun

22 Oct

CUN09:11Cancun

12h 31m

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LGA22:42New York LaGuardia

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24 Nov

LGA06:00New York LaGuardia

8h 10m

1 stop

CUN14:10Cancun

4 Dec

CUN15:10Cancun

8h 31m

1 stop

LGA23:41New York LaGuardia

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1 Oct

LGA06:59New York LaGuardia

12h 51m

2 stops

CUN18:50Cancun

8 Oct

CUN08:10Cancun

13h 32m

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Sat 27/9

07:59-11:10

Nonstop4h 11m

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12:30-17:27

Nonstop3h 57m

$421

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Sun 28/9

08:03-11:10

Nonstop4h 07m

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10:50-13:51

Nonstop4h 01m

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Nonstop3h 51m

$424

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06:58-14:37

1 stop8h 39m

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08:45-13:36

Nonstop3h 51m

$425

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LGA - CUN

LGACUN

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Tue 14/10

06:59-20:20

1 stop14h 21m

Cancun

Fri 24/10

08:00-22:42

1 stop13h 42m

$442

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LGA - CUN

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Mon 29/9

21:40-16:00

2 stops19h 20m

Cancun

Mon 6/10

14:15-09:15

2 stops18h 00m

$448

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Mon 24/11

06:00-14:10

1 stop8h 10m

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Tue 2/12

14:30-22:28

1 stop7h 58m

$450

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EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

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Tue 28/10

06:20-12:44

1 stop7h 24m

Cancun

Fri 7/11

11:47-23:27

1 stop11h 40m

$460

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Thu 25/9

21:40-12:10

2 stops15h 30m

Cancun

Thu 2/10

14:10-22:50

1 stop7h 40m

$481

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Fri 31/10

07:44-12:44

1 stop6h 00m

Cancun

Mon 3/11

10:09-20:00

1 stop9h 51m

$483

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Cancún?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cancún?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Cancún. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $502. If you are unable to visit Cancún during the month of September, then departing from New York during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $598.

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Cancún?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cancún from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cancún for around $674 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cancún from New York for as low as $606 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York to Cancun flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on New York to Cancun flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have New York to Cancún flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for New York to Cancún flights are approximately 0% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The fastest flight from New York to Cancún takes 4h 01m

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How far is New York to Cancun by plane?
The distance between New York and Cancun is about 2491.7 km. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 4h 01m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Cancun Airport?
Prices for flights from New York to Cancun Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Cancun Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Cancun Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cancun Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Cancun Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from New York to Cancún?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from New York to Cancún is Airbus A321neo, representing 31.74% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A320-100/200 at 21.50%, Boeing 737 MAX 9 at 13.75%, and Airbus A321-100/200 at 13.15%.

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Cancún?

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What cabin class options are available on New York to Cancun flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on New York to Cancun flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have New York to Cancún flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for New York to Cancún flights are approximately 0% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Cancun?

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Cancun

How many flights depart from New York to Cancún on average per day?

The number of flights available between New York and Cancún is 2 per day as of September 2025. The most frequent departure time is 08:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving at midday.

How many flights depart from New York to Cancún on average per week?

The number of flights available between New York and Cancún is 19 per week as of September 2025. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 16% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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