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September 4 - September 15

Cheapest

Earliest

JFK - Cancún

$265

$327

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September 6 - September 12

Cheapest

JFK - Cancún

$293

$327

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September 11 - September 14

Best

JFK - Cancún

$373

$330

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September 7 - September 10

JFK - Cancún

$306

$330

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September 12 - September 17

JFK - Cancún

$307

$330

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September 18 - September 22

JFK - Cancún

$314

$330

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September 5 - September 11

JFK - Cancún

$291

$330

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September 25 - September 28

JFK - Cancún

$318

$330

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October 12 - October 20

Best

JFK - Cancún

$383

$330

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November 16 - November 18

JFK - Cancún

$332

$330

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Insights for flights from New York to Cancún

For flights from New York to Cancún, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest connect once. Specifically, 41.4% of recent fares are for direct flights from New York to Cancún. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

When considering cheap flights from New York to Cancún, fares typically range from $355–$699, with a median of $449. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level. Despite this, 14% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities for savings.

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Cancún is often in February, with a median fare of $199. Other affordable months include April, where the median fare is $325, and May, with a median fare of $348.

A typical journey from New York to Cancún takes approximately 12h 50m, including connections. This medium-haul route covers a distance of 2506 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from New York to Cancún

Regular price: $238 - $515

Prices for flights from New York to Cancún are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from New York to Cancún typically range from $238 to $515. The current lowest deal is $327 with Aeroméxico, for travel from Sep 4-Sep 15.

now $327

Low $238

High $515

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Cancún

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to CUN is February, with a median price of 199 USD. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of 1560 USD. Prices are generally lower from February to October.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $199

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,560

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Direct flights from New York to Cancún

Aeroméxico

Last-minute flights going from New York to Cancún

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Cancún

New York (JFK) - Cancún (CUN)

Aeroméxico

$563

$335

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Cancún

New York (JFK) - Cancún (CUN)

Aeroméxico

$546

$337

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Cancún

New York (JFK) - Cancún (CUN)

Aeroméxico

$762

$376

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Cancún

New York (JFK) - Cancún (CUN)

Aeroméxico

$765

$376

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Cancún

New York (JFK) - Cancún (CUN)

Aeroméxico

$762

$365

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Cancún

New York (JFK) - Cancún (CUN)

Aeroméxico

$768

$337

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Cancún

7 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 12

$874 → $406

54%

5 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 27

$907 → $441

51%

4 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 25

$911 → $464

49%

8 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 30

$882 → $439

50%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Cancún

New York - Cancún route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for NYC to CUN are above the typical level, with a median price of $449.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Cancún, with a median price of $199.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 12h 50m

The typical flight duration from New York to Cancún is 12 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

41.4% of deals are direct

41.4% of flight deals for this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aeroméxico offers direct flights

Aeroméxico is an airline offering direct flights on the New York to Cancún route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from New York to Cancún are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International offers flights to Cancún, providing a convenient departure point from New York.

📍 ~20 km from New York (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$327

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia is an option for flights to Cancún, serving travelers departing from the New York area.

📍 ~10 km from New York (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$343

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport provides an alternative for flights to Cancún from the wider New York region.

📍 ~80 km from New York (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$435

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International is another choice for flights to Cancún, serving the New York metropolitan area.

📍 ~15 km from New York (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$359

Cancún main airports to arrive at

Cancún International (CUN)

Cheapest

Cancún International Airport is a primary gateway to Cancún and the Riviera Maya for flights from New York.

📍 ~13 km from Cancún (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$327

Airports nearby Cancún used as alternative

Tulum International Airport (TQO)

Cheapest

Tulum International Airport is a modern gateway offering direct highway access to the Riviera Maya corridor.

📍 ~135 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$338

Cozumel International (CZM)

Cozumel International is a reliable alternative with strong international flights, ideal for Riviera Maya stays.

📍 ~70 km from destination city (reachable by car and ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$468

Mérida International (MID)

Mérida International is a major regional hub with excellent domestic and several international routes.

📍 ~290 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$354

Chetumal International (CTM)

Chetumal International is useful for domestic Mexican connections and the southern Quintana Roo region.

📍 ~375 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$429

Philip S. W. Goldson International (BZE)

Philip S. W. Goldson International is a major international hub for travelers heading south of Mexico.

📍 ~445 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$504

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cancún

69% AI deal score

$990

From JFK

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Sep 13

Cancún, Mexico

69% AI deal score

$1,089

From JFK

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Sep 06

Cancún, Mexico

69% AI deal score

$1,089

From JFK

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Sep 15

Cancún, Mexico

69% AI deal score

$1,111

$1,100

Save $11

From EWR

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Oct 21

Cancún, Mexico

68% AI deal score

$1,209

From EWR

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Oct 19

Cancún, Mexico

68% AI deal score

$1,219

From JFK

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Oct 15

Cancún, Mexico

67% AI deal score

Cancún, Mexico

42% AI deal score

$1,945

From JFK

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Nov 20

Cancún, Mexico

40% AI deal score

$5,706

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cancún

Historically, the best prices for flights from New York to Cancún are found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $435. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees an average price of $461. Prices tend to increase significantly for last-minute bookings, with flights booked 0-6 days prior averaging $707.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New York to Cancún is considered to be $355 or less. The median price for this route was $449. Prices can go up to $699 or more for the higher end of the market.

Historically, February is typically the cheapest month to fly from New York to Cancún, with a median price of $199. April and May also offer competitive prices, with median fares of $325 and $348 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $449.

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