What percentage of Cancún to Mexico City flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 61.3% of flights from Cancún to Mexico City are direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This indicates that a significant majority of travelers on this route can find non-stop options. Travelers prioritizing convenience may find direct flights readily available.

How many hours is the flight from Cancún to Mexico City?

The median direct flight time from Cancún to Mexico City is 2 hours and 20 minutes. This route covers a distance of 1284 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to 8 hours and 17 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey, especially if opting for connecting flights.

How often do cheap flights from Cancún to Mexico City come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Cancún to Mexico City come up frequently. This route is classified as one with frequent deal availability across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically expect to find competitive prices for this popular route. This consistent availability makes it easier for travelers to find good value.

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Cancún to Mexico City: Overview

Insights for flights from Cancún to Mexico City

Flights from Cancún to Mexico City cover a distance of 1,284 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey between these two major cities. Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Cancún to Mexico City, fares are above the typical level, with only 11% of recent fares classified as a good price. Over a 90-day period, fares typically range from $104 to $290, with a median price of $191. New deals appear almost daily, so setting a price alert can help you track fluctuations.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cancún to Mexico City? The data indicates that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $63. Following closely, December also offers competitive prices, with a median of $65. You can also find good value in March, where the median fare is around $78.

For direct flights from Cancún to Mexico City, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, with 61.3% of recent fares being direct. For the remaining itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is one.

The typical journey from Cancún to Mexico City takes approximately 4h 28m, including any connections. This duration reflects the overall travel time for most itineraries, whether they are direct or involve a single stopover.

How much is a round trip from Cancún to Mexico City

Regular price: $75 - $215

Prices for flights from Cancún to Mexico City are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $75 to $215. The current lowest deal is $97 with Aeroenlaces Nacionales, for travel from Feb 4-Feb 15.

now $97

Low $75

High $215

The cheapest time to fly from Cancún to Mexico City

The cheapest month to fly from Cancun to Mexico City is November, with a median price of $63. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $191. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $63

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $191

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cancún to Mexico City

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

Volaris

Last-minute flights going from Cancún to Mexico City

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$313

$176

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (MEX)

$304

$181

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (MEX)

$329

$187

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (MEX)

$331

$200

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$125

$99

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (MEX)

$259

$123

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cancún to Mexico City

3 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 6

$354 → $181

49%

1 night

Sep 3 - Sep 4

$358 → $189

47%

4 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 9

$329 → $180

45%

1 night

Oct 10 - Oct 11

$257 → $110

57%

Popular Airports to fly from Cancún to Mexico City

Cancún - Mexico City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Cancún to Mexico City are below the typical level at $97.

📅 Best time to fly

November, December, and March offer the lowest median prices.

Historically, November ($63), December ($65), and March ($78) are the cheapest months to fly.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 4h 28m.

The median flight duration from Cancún to Mexico City is 4 hours and 28 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Aeroenlaces Nacionales and Volaris offer direct flights.

Aeroenlaces Nacionales and Volaris offer direct flights, with 61.3% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aeroenlaces Nacionales has recent deals.

Aeroenlaces Nacionales has recent direct flight deals available from Cancún to Mexico City.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Cancún to Mexico City appear frequently, with 11% considered good prices.

Cancún main airports to depart from

Cancún International (CUN)

Cheapest

Cancún International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Cancún to Mexico City.

📍 ~14 km from Cancún (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$97

Mexico City main airports to arrive at

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)

Cheapest

Felipe Ángeles International Airport offers a good alternative for flights to Mexico City from Cancún.

📍 ~57 km from Mexico City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$97

Airports nearby Mexico City used as alternative

Toluca International (TLC)

Cheapest

Toluca International is a useful alternative, specifically designed to handle overflow traffic for Mexico City.

📍 ~50 km from Mexico City (reachable by car, but ground transport can be slow during peak hours).

💸 Flights from ~$101

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From CUN

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Nov 11

Mexico City, Mexico

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$417

$222

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Nov 14

Mexico City, Mexico

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$561

$290

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Mexico City, Mexico

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$429

$234

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Oct 28

Mexico City, Mexico

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$439

$234

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Business Class

From CUN

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Oct 28

Mexico City, Mexico

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$436

$234

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From CUN

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Oct 28

Mexico City, Mexico

83% AI deal score

$436

$234

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From CUN

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Oct 15

Mexico City, Mexico

83% AI deal score

$430

$234

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Business Class

From CUN

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Nov 12

Mexico City, Mexico

82% AI deal score

$535

$290

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Mexico City, Mexico

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$554

$290

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Mexico City, Mexico

82% AI deal score

$526

$290

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From CUN

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Nov 11

Mexico City, Mexico

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$525

$290

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Aeroméxico

Business Class

From CUN

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Mexico City, Mexico

82% AI deal score

$403

$237

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mexico City

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Cancún to Mexico City is typically 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $150. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $292. For those planning ahead, booking more than two months in advance can offer considerable savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cancún to Mexico City is considered to be $104 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $191. Prices can vary, with 75% of tickets historically costing $290 or less. Travelers aiming for the best value should target prices around the $104 mark.

Historically, the best months to fly from Cancún to Mexico City are November and December, with median prices of $63 and $65 respectively. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $78. These months are significantly cheaper than the annual median price of $191 for this route. Travelers looking for the lowest fares should consider planning their trips during these periods.

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Cancún to Mexico City: Overview

Insights for flights from Cancún to Mexico City

How much is a round trip from Cancún to Mexico City

Regular price: $75 - $215

Prices for flights from Cancún to Mexico City are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $75 to $215. The current lowest deal is $97 with Aeroenlaces Nacionales, for travel from Feb 4-Feb 15.

now $97

Low $75

High $215

The cheapest time to fly from Cancún to Mexico City

November

Cheapest

Flights from $63

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $191

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cancún to Mexico City

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

Volaris

Last-minute flights going from Cancún to Mexico City

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$313

$176

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (MEX)

$304

$181

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (MEX)

$329

$187

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (MEX)

$331

$200

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$125

$99

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (MEX)

$259

$123

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cancún to Mexico City

3 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 6

$354 → $181

49%

1 night

Sep 3 - Sep 4

$358 → $189

47%

4 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 9

$329 → $180

45%

1 night

Oct 10 - Oct 11

$257 → $110

57%

Popular Airports to fly from Cancún to Mexico City

Cancún - Mexico City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Cancún to Mexico City are below the typical level at $97.

📅 Best time to fly

November, December, and March offer the lowest median prices.

Historically, November ($63), December ($65), and March ($78) are the cheapest months to fly.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 4h 28m.

The median flight duration from Cancún to Mexico City is 4 hours and 28 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Aeroenlaces Nacionales and Volaris offer direct flights.

Aeroenlaces Nacionales and Volaris offer direct flights, with 61.3% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aeroenlaces Nacionales has recent deals.

Aeroenlaces Nacionales has recent direct flight deals available from Cancún to Mexico City.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Cancún to Mexico City appear frequently, with 11% considered good prices.

Cancún main airports to depart from

Cancún International (CUN)

Cheapest

Cancún International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Cancún to Mexico City.

📍 ~14 km from Cancún (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$97

Mexico City main airports to arrive at

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)

Cheapest

Felipe Ángeles International Airport offers a good alternative for flights to Mexico City from Cancún.

📍 ~57 km from Mexico City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$97

Airports nearby Mexico City used as alternative

Toluca International (TLC)

Cheapest

Toluca International is a useful alternative, specifically designed to handle overflow traffic for Mexico City.

Mexico City, Mexico

82% AI deal score

$403

$237

Save $166

Aeroméxico

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mexico City

Cheap Flights from Cancún to Mexico City

Today’s best flight deals from Cancún to Mexico City

Cancún to Mexico City: Overview

Insights for flights from Cancún to Mexico City

How much is a round trip from Cancún to Mexico City

The cheapest time to fly from Cancún to Mexico City

Direct flights from Cancún to Mexico City

Last-minute flights going from Cancún to Mexico City

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cancún to Mexico City

Popular Airports to fly from Cancún to Mexico City

Cancún - Mexico City route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

November, December, and March offer the lowest median prices.

Flights typically take 4h 28m.

Aeroenlaces Nacionales and Volaris offer direct flights.

Aeroenlaces Nacionales has recent deals.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Cancún main airports to depart from

Mexico City main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Mexico City used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Mexico City

Best Elite deals to Mexico City

Nov 11

Nov 14

Oct 14

Oct 28

Oct 28

Oct 28

Oct 15

Nov 12

Nov 14

Nov 12

Nov 11

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mexico City

When should I buy Cancún to Mexico City tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Cancún to Mexico City?

What's the best month to fly from Cancún to Mexico City?

What percentage of Cancún to Mexico City flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Cancún to Mexico City?

How often do cheap flights from Cancún to Mexico City come up?

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Cancún to Mexico City: Overview

Insights for flights from Cancún to Mexico City

How much is a round trip from Cancún to Mexico City

The cheapest time to fly from Cancún to Mexico City

Direct flights from Cancún to Mexico City

Last-minute flights going from Cancún to Mexico City

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cancún to Mexico City

Popular Airports to fly from Cancún to Mexico City

Cancún - Mexico City route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

November, December, and March offer the lowest median prices.

Flights typically take 4h 28m.

Aeroenlaces Nacionales and Volaris offer direct flights.

Aeroenlaces Nacionales has recent deals.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Cancún main airports to depart from

Mexico City main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Mexico City used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Mexico City

Best Elite deals to Mexico City

Nov 11

Nov 14

Oct 14

Oct 28

Oct 28

Oct 28

Oct 15

Nov 12

Nov 14

Nov 12

Nov 11

Nov 18

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mexico City

When should I buy Cancún to Mexico City tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Cancún to Mexico City?

What's the best month to fly from Cancún to Mexico City?