Flying from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Cancun is two hours ahead of Phoenix and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your AZA to CUN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like April? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Cancun Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between AZA and CUN include:
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport
Houston Hobby Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Cancun Airport (CUN)
Right now, 182 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Cancun Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 473 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from AZA to CUN, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Cancun Airport.
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Handy information about Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
AZA's address is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
82% of flights leaving Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from AZA.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Cancun Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near AZA:
Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)
Book a hotel close to CUN if you're catching a late Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Cancun Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Cancun Airport rental car and explore Cancun and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Cancun Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cancun Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
From Cancun Airport, Cancun is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)
The quietest month for a flight from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Cancun Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Cancun based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Cancun Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from AZA to CUN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Mexico, consider Campeche, about 418 kilometres west of Cancun. Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia are among the biggest draws.
