What percentage of Cancún to Mexico City flights are direct?

Historically, 54% of flights from Cancún to Mexico City have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers across the trailing 90 days was 1. Travelers seeking a more direct journey have a good chance of finding one on this route, though connecting options are also available.

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

The median flight time for a direct flight from Cancún to Mexico City is 2 hours and 21 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, at 8 hours and 41 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 1284 kilometers. 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 considered to offer a consistent availability of deals. Travelers can typically find favorable prices across the trailing 30 days, making it a route where opportunities for savings are common.

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Cancún to Mexico City: Overview

Insights for flights from Cancún to Mexico City

Flights covering the 1284 km between Cancún and Mexico City are considered a short-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Cancún to Mexico City, fares typically range from $207–$405, with a median of $284. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and about 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

If you're wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Cancún to Mexico City, the data indicates that March is the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $139. Other budget-friendly options include February and January, both with median fares of $212.

When flying this route, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest connect once. Specifically, 54% of recent fares were for direct flights from Cancún to Mexico City. For itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Cancún to Mexico City takes approximately 2h 20m, including connections. This median duration is based on all observed flights, reflecting both direct and connecting itineraries on this route.

How much is a round trip from Cancún to Mexico City

Regular price: $78 - $218

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

The regular price range for flights from Cancún to Mexico City is between 78 USD and 218 USD. The current lowest deal is 91 USD with Aeroméxico for travel from Feb 19-Feb 21.

now $91

Low $78

High $218

The cheapest time to fly from Cancún to Mexico City

The cheapest month to fly from Cancun to Mexico City is March, with a median price of $139. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $360. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $139

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $360

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cancún to Mexico City

Volaris

Last-minute flights going from Cancún to Mexico City

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$393

$289

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$289

$179

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$268

$186

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$318

$203

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$323

$205

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$316

$210

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 26

$387 → $190

51%

2 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 25

$392 → $230

41%

8 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 31

$304 → $171

44%

2 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 26

$314 → $196

38%

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, with 9% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $139

Historically, March offers the lowest median prices at $139, followed by February and January.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 20m

Direct flights from Cancún to Mexico City typically take 2 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

54% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 54% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights averaging 9h 30m.

🏆 Airline highlight

Volaris offers direct flights

Volaris is an airline that offers direct flights on the Cancún to Mexico City route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Cancún to Mexico City are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Cancún main airports to depart from

Cancún International (CUN)

Cheapest

Cancún International is a convenient option 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 is a good option for flights from Cancún to Mexico City.

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

💸 Flights from ~$98

Airports nearby Mexico City used as alternative

Toluca International (TLC)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~60 km from Mexico City (reachable by car, but ground transport can be slow during peak hours).

💸 Flights from ~$85

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$334

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Jan 30

Mexico City, Mexico

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$357

$229

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Dec 01

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$409

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Feb 18

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$318

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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. Across the trailing quarter, prices averaged around $258 for tickets bought in this window. In contrast, tickets purchased 0-6 days before departure had an average price of $496. Planning ahead can lead to significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Cancún to Mexico City is considered to be $207 or less. The median price for this route was $284. Prices historically ranged, with 75% of tickets costing $405 or less. Aiming for prices at or below the good price threshold can help travelers secure a favorable deal.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Cancún to Mexico City, with a median price of $139. Other relatively inexpensive months include February and January, both with a median price of $212. The annual median price for this route is $284, indicating that certain months offer more significant savings.

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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: $78 - $218

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

The regular price range for flights from Cancún to Mexico City is between 78 USD and 218 USD. The current lowest deal is 91 USD with Aeroméxico for travel from Feb 19-Feb 21.

now $91

Low $78

High $218

The cheapest time to fly from Cancún to Mexico City

March

Cheapest

Flights from $139

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $360

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cancún to Mexico City

Volaris

Last-minute flights going from Cancún to Mexico City

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$393

$289

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$289

$179

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$268

$186

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$318

$203

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$323

$205

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - Mexico City

Cancún (CUN) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$316

$210

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 26

$387 → $190

51%

2 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 25

$392 → $230

41%

8 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 31

$304 → $171

44%

2 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 26

$314 → $196

38%

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, with 9% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $139

Historically, March offers the lowest median prices at $139, followed by February and January.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 20m

Direct flights from Cancún to Mexico City typically take 2 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

54% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 54% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights averaging 9h 30m.

🏆 Airline highlight

Volaris offers direct flights

Volaris is an airline that offers direct flights on the Cancún to Mexico City route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Cancún to Mexico City are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Cancún main airports to depart from

Cancún International (CUN)

Cheapest

Cancún International is a convenient option 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 is a good option for flights from Cancún to Mexico City.

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

💸 Flights from ~$98

Airports nearby Mexico City used as alternative

Toluca International (TLC)

Cheapest

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

Mexico City, Mexico

80% AI deal score

$359

$242

Save $117

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

March is historically cheapest at $139

Direct flights average 2h 20m

54% of recent flights are direct

Volaris offers direct flights

Deals are frequent 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

Jan 13

Nov 11

Nov 11

Nov 11

Jan 10

Jan 10

Jan 30

Dec 01

Feb 18

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Dec 18

Dec 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?

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?

Related routes

More routes from Cancún

Flights to Mexico City from other cities

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

March is historically cheapest at $139

Direct flights average 2h 20m

54% of recent flights are direct

Volaris offers direct flights

Deals are frequent 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

Jan 13

Nov 11

Nov 11

Nov 11

Jan 10

Jan 10

Jan 30

Dec 01

Feb 18

Feb 16

Dec 18

Dec 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?