What percentage of Cancún to New York flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 15.4% of flights from Cancún to New York were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant majority of routes on this journey typically involve at least one stop, with many having two.

How long is the flight from Cancún to New York?

The direct flight from Cancún to New York typically takes about 3 hours and 51 minutes, covering a distance of 2573 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 9 hours and 54 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with direct routes.

How often do Cancún to New York flight prices drop?

Historically, prices for flights from Cancún to New York are classified as dropping frequently. This suggests that travelers on this route often have opportunities to find deals. While specific drops vary, the overall trend indicates regular price fluctuations.

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Cancún to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Cancún to New York

The journey from Cancún to New York covers a distance of 2573 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Cancún to New York typically range from $431 to $815, with a median price of $618. Current fares are above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Cancún to New York, consider traveling in April, when the median fare is $217. February also offers more affordable options, with a median fare of $251. January presents another option, with a median fare of $529.

When flying from Cancún to New York, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 15.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

A typical journey from Cancún to New York takes approximately 3h 51m, including connections. For itineraries that include connections, the median travel time extends to 12h 30m, while direct flights from Cancún to New York have a median duration of 3h 51m.

How much is a round trip from Cancún to New York

Regular price: $433 - $702

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

The regular price range for flights from Cancún to New York is typically between $433 and $702. The current lowest deal is $364 with Aeroméxico, for travel from Nov 26-Nov 30.

now $364

Low $433

High $702

The cheapest time to fly from Cancún to New York

The cheapest month to fly from Cancun to New York is April, with a median price of $217. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1075. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $217

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,075

Jan

Feb

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cancún to New York

American Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Cancún to New York

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - New York

Cancún (CUN) - New York (JFK)

JetBlue Airways

$636

$439

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - New York

Cancún (CUN) - New York (JFK)

Aeroméxico

$520

$459

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - New York

Cancún (CUN) - New York (JFK)

JetBlue Airways

$584

$444

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - New York

Cancún (CUN) - New York (JFK)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$643

$467

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - New York

Cancún (CUN) - New York (JFK)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$585

$467

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - New York

Cancún (CUN) - New York (JFK)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$640

$469

One-way

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

3 nights

Feb 4 - Feb 7

$703 → $349

50%

7 nights

Feb 10 - Feb 17

$705 → $384

46%

4 nights

Feb 13 - Feb 17

$698 → $378

46%

3 nights

Feb 8 - Feb 11

$705 → $435

38%

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Cancún - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Current fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Cancún to New York are above the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $217.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 51m.

The median flight time for a direct flight from Cancún to New York is 3h 51m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common than direct flights.

Connecting flights make up 84.6% of all flights on this route, with 2 stopovers typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways and United Airlines offer direct flights.

JetBlue Airways and United Airlines provide direct flights from Cancún to New York.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals on flights from Cancún to New York are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Cancún main airports to depart from

Cancún International (CUN)

Cheapest

Cancún International offers direct flights, making it a convenient choice for your trip to New York.

📍 ~14 km from Cancún (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$270

New York main airports to arrive at

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a major gateway, offering many flight options from Cancún.

📍 ~21 km from New York (reachable by car, train, and bus).

💸 Flights from ~$265

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County Airport is a convenient regional option for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

📍 ~45 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$307

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$1,302

$1,285

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$1,303

$1,285

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Dec 20

New York, United States

68% AI deal score

$1,318

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Dec 25

New York, United States

68% AI deal score

$1,319

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Dec 24

New York, United States

68% AI deal score

$1,319

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Cancún to New York is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $647. Booking within 0-6 days of departure, however, saw average prices rise significantly to $1126. Even booking more than 60 days out generally resulted in higher average prices of around $754, suggesting that the sweet spot for deals falls within that specific one-to-two-month timeframe.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Cancún to New York is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $431. The median price for this route historically has been around $618. Prices tend to increase significantly, with 75% of observed fares being $815 or higher. Therefore, aiming for a price below $431 is a strong indicator of a favorable deal.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cancún to New York are April and February. In April, the median price was $217, while February saw a median price of $251. January, on the other hand, tended to be the most expensive month, with a median price of $529. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $618, making April and February significantly more affordable.

Cancún to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Cancún to New York

How much is a round trip from Cancún to New York

Regular price: $433 - $702

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

The regular price range for flights from Cancún to New York is typically between $433 and $702. The current lowest deal is $364 with Aeroméxico, for travel from Nov 26-Nov 30.

now $364

Low $433

High $702

The cheapest time to fly from Cancún to New York

April

Cheapest

Flights from $217

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,075

Jan

Feb

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cancún to New York

American Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Cancún to New York

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - New York

Cancún (CUN) - New York (JFK)

JetBlue Airways

$636

$439

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - New York

Cancún (CUN) - New York (JFK)

Aeroméxico

$520

$459

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - New York

Cancún (CUN) - New York (JFK)

JetBlue Airways

$584

$444

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - New York

Cancún (CUN) - New York (JFK)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$643

$467

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - New York

Cancún (CUN) - New York (JFK)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$585

$467

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CUN - New York

Cancún (CUN) - New York (JFK)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$640

$469

One-way

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

3 nights

Feb 4 - Feb 7

$703 → $349

50%

7 nights

Feb 10 - Feb 17

$705 → $384

46%

4 nights

Feb 13 - Feb 17

$698 → $378

46%

3 nights

Feb 8 - Feb 11

$705 → $435

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Cancún to New York

Cancún - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Current fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Cancún to New York are above the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $217.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 51m.

The median flight time for a direct flight from Cancún to New York is 3h 51m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common than direct flights.

Connecting flights make up 84.6% of all flights on this route, with 2 stopovers typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways and United Airlines offer direct flights.

JetBlue Airways and United Airlines provide direct flights from Cancún to New York.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals on flights from Cancún to New York are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Cancún main airports to depart from

Cancún International (CUN)

Cheapest

Cancún International offers direct flights, making it a convenient choice for your trip to New York.

📍 ~14 km from Cancún (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$270

New York main airports to arrive at

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a major gateway, offering many flight options from Cancún.

📍 ~21 km from New York (reachable by car, train, and bus).

💸 Flights from ~$265

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County Airport is a convenient regional option for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

📍 ~45 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$307

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

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Best Elite deals to New York

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From CUN

Elite

Feb 03

New York, United States

69% AI deal score

$1,318

$1,285

Save $33

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From CUN

Elite

Feb 02

New York, United States

69% AI deal score

$1,288

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From CUN

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Feb 02

New York, United States

69% AI deal score

$1,288

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From CUN

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Feb 03

New York, United States

68% AI deal score

$1,302

$1,285

Save $17

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From CUN

Elite

Feb 03

New York, United States

68% AI deal score

$1,303

$1,285

Save $18

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From CUN

Elite

Dec 20

New York, United States

68% AI deal score

$1,318

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From CUN

Elite

Dec 25

New York, United States

68% AI deal score

$1,319

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From CUN

Elite

Dec 24

New York, United States

68% AI deal score

$1,319

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From CUN

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Dec 22

New York, United States

68% AI deal score

$1,319

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From CUN

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Dec 23

New York, United States

68% AI deal score

$1,319

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From CUN

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Dec 21

New York, United States

68% AI deal score

$1,319

Aeroméxico

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From CUN

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Dec 24

New York, United States

68% AI deal score

$1,319

Aeroméxico

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Cheap Flights from Cancún to New York

Today’s best flight deals from Cancún to New York

Cancún to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Cancún to New York

How much is a round trip from Cancún to New York

The cheapest time to fly from Cancún to New York

Direct flights from Cancún to New York

Last-minute flights going from Cancún to New York

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cancún to New York

Cancún - New York route insights

Current fares are above the typical level.

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 3h 51m.

Connecting flights are more common than direct flights.

JetBlue Airways and United Airlines offer direct flights.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Cancún main airports to depart from

New York main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

Best Elite deals to New York

Feb 03

Feb 02

Feb 02

Feb 03

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

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

How do I know if a Cancún to New York flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Cancún to New York?

What percentage of Cancún to New York flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Cancún to New York?

How often do Cancún to New York flight prices drop?

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Cancún to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Cancún to New York

How much is a round trip from Cancún to New York

The cheapest time to fly from Cancún to New York

Direct flights from Cancún to New York

Last-minute flights going from Cancún to New York

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cancún to New York

Cancún - New York route insights

Current fares are above the typical level.

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 3h 51m.

Connecting flights are more common than direct flights.

JetBlue Airways and United Airlines offer direct flights.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Cancún main airports to depart from

New York main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

Best Elite deals to New York

Feb 03

Feb 02

Feb 02

Feb 03

Feb 03

Dec 20

Dec 25

Dec 24

Dec 22

Dec 23

Dec 21

Dec 24

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

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

How do I know if a Cancún to New York flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Cancún to New York?