Travelling from Acapulco International Airport (ACA) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Cancun is one hour ahead of Acapulco and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your ACA to CUN flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Acapulco International Airport to Cancun International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between ACA and CUN include:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Acapulco International Airport (ACA) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Right now, 78 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Acapulco International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 157 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from ACA to CUN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Acapulco International Airport to Cancun International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ACA to CUN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Acapulco International Airport to Cancun International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Acapulco International Airport (ACA)
Of all flights leaving Acapulco International Airport, 65.12% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Acapulco to Acapulco International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ACA? If you're catching an early flight from Acapulco International Airport to Cancun International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
If you're getting in on a late Acapulco International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near CUN:
Travel at your own speed with a Cancun International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and discover more of Cancun and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cancun International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport to the centre of Cancun has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Acapulco International Airport to Cancun International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Cancun in May.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Acapulco International Airport to Cancun International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ACA to CUN in January. Average temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Cancun, now it's time to discover other parts of Mexico. Travel about 290 kilometres west to Merida to tick off its popular sights. From P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA to Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 418 kilometres west of Cancun, Campeche is another favourite stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.