What percentage of Cancún to Mexico City flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 61.3% of flights from Cancún to Mexico City were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that a significant majority of available options on this route are direct, offering convenience for many travelers.

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

The typical direct flight from Cancún to Mexico City has a median duration of 2 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 1284 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 8 hours and 17 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

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 consistently observed to have favorable pricing opportunities for travelers. The availability of good deals has been a regular occurrence across the trailing quarter.

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CUN - Toluca
65% AI deal score
$115
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CUN - Mexico City
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CUN - Toluca
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Cancún to Mexico City: Overview

Insights for flights from Cancún to Mexico City

The journey from Cancún to Mexico City covers a distance of 1284 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Cancún to Mexico City, new deals appear almost daily, making it a dynamic route for price-conscious planning. Right now, fares to Mexico City are above the typical level, with 11% of recent fares classified as a good price.

Fares for this route typically range from $104–$290, with a median of $191. When considering the cheapest time to fly from Cancún to Mexico City, you'll find the most favorable median fares in November at $63, followed closely by December at $65, and then March at $78. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

A meaningful share of itineraries on this route are non-stop, with 61.3% of recent fares being direct flights from Cancún to Mexico City. For the remaining itineraries, most connecting flights typically involve one stopover.

A typical journey from Cancún to Mexico City, including any connections, takes approximately 4h 28m. This duration accounts for the median travel time across all observed itineraries, reflecting both direct and connecting options available for this route.

How much is a round trip from Cancún to Mexico City

Regular price: $95 - $261

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

The regular price range for this route is between 95 USD and 261 USD. The current lowest deal is 84 USD with Aeroméxico, for travel from Sep 12-Sep 14.

now $84

Low $95

High $261

The cheapest time to fly from Cancún to Mexico City

Flights from Cancun to Mexico City are cheapest in November, with a median price of $63. The most expensive month to fly 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

Last-minute flights going from Cancún to Mexico City

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (MEX)

Volaris

$455

$222

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (MEX)

Volaris

$294

$173

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (MEX)

Volaris

$295

$175

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (MEX)

Volaris

$430

$214

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (MEX)

Volaris

$433

$220

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (MEX)

Volaris

$446

$222

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 10 - Aug 11

$455 → $222

51%

2 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 15

$443 → $213

52%

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$430 → $205

52%

1 night

Aug 11 - Aug 12

$446 → $222

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Cancún to Mexico City

Cancún - Mexico City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Cancún to Mexico City are above the typical level at $84.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Cancún to Mexico City, with a median price of $63.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 4h 28m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals are available

Deals for flights from Cancún to Mexico City are frequent, with 61.3% direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aeroenlaces Nacionales offers direct flights

Aeroenlaces Nacionales has offered 3 direct deals from Cancún to Mexico City recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 11% of the time

Historically, good prices for this route are available 11% of the time over a 90-day window.

Cancún main airports to depart from

Cancún International (CUN)

Cheapest

Cancún International is a convenient departure point for flights to Mexico City, offering good value.

📍 ~20 km from Cancún (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$91

Mexico City main airports to arrive at

Mexico City International (MEX)

Cheapest

Mexico City International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Cancún to Mexico City.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$91

Airports nearby Mexico City used as alternative

Toluca International (TLC)

Cheapest

Toluca International is the closest alternative to Mexico City, specifically designed to handle overflow traffic.

📍 ~50 km from Mexico City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$90

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Mexico City

82% AI deal score

$431

$250

Save $181

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mexico City

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Cancún to Mexico City has been 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price was $150. In contrast, buying tickets 0-6 days before departure typically resulted in a significantly higher average price of $292. Planning ahead can lead to considerable savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cancún to Mexico City was considered to be $104 or less. The median price for this route was $191, with 75% of prices observed at $290 or below. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices around the $104 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cancún to Mexico City have included November, with a median price of $63, and December, with a median price of $65. March also offered a relatively low median price of $78. These months typically present more affordable options compared to the annual median price of $191 for this route.

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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: $95 - $261

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

The regular price range for this route is between 95 USD and 261 USD. The current lowest deal is 84 USD with Aeroméxico, for travel from Sep 12-Sep 14.

now $84

Low $95

High $261

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

Last-minute flights going from Cancún to Mexico City

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (MEX)

Volaris

$455

$222

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (MEX)

Volaris

$294

$173

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (MEX)

Volaris

$295

$175

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (MEX)

Volaris

$430

$214

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (MEX)

Volaris

$433

$220

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (MEX)

Volaris

$446

$222

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 10 - Aug 11

$455 → $222

51%

2 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 15

$443 → $213

52%

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$430 → $205

52%

1 night

Aug 11 - Aug 12

$446 → $222

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Cancún to Mexico City