Flying from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Santa Elena Airport (FRS): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your CUN to FRS flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Cancun International Airport to Santa Elena Airport. La Aurora International Airport is a top stopover on the CUN to FRS route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Santa Elena Airport (FRS)
Currently, 125 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cancun International Airport to Santa Elena Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 242 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CUN to FRS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Cancun International Airport to Santa Elena Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Cancun International Airport (CUN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cancun International Airport, 72.87% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Cancun International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Cancun. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from Cancun International Airport to Santa Elena Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to CUN:
Arriving at Santa Elena Airport (FRS)
If you're coming in on a late Cancun International Airport to Santa Elena Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near FRS:
Grab a Santa Elena Airport rental car and discover Flores and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Avis and Enterprise are leading providers you can book with here.
To lock in the best rate, reserve your vehicle from Santa Elena Airport several weeks in advance. Prices generally rise closer to your travel date.
Getting from Santa Elena Airport (FRS) to central Flores
Santa Elena Airport is approximately 2 kilometres from the centre of Flores. The drive time takes about 5 minutes.
When to fly to Santa Elena Airport (FRS)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Cancun International Airport to Santa Elena Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Flores. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Cancun International Airport to Santa Elena Airport for April if you want to explore Flores during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CUN to FRS in January. Average temperatures are between 17ºC (63ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Guatemala
Guatemala City is just one of the many cities in Guatemala waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Flores. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Cathedral of Guatemala City and La Aurora Zoo.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Guatemala, head for Mixco, about 274 kilometres south of Flores. Municipal Salayá Ecological Park, Las Fuentes Ecological Park and San José Buena Vista are the start of reasons to visit.