Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancun International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
Cancun is one hour behind Detroit and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Each week, there are 24 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancun International Airport flights. To take off early, select the 06:00 Spirit Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 12:15 with Delta Air Lines.
Your DTW to CUN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Cancun (and then exploring more of Mexico!) is easy with Delta Air Lines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Delta Air Lines on this route.
Spirit Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for DTW to CUN flights, with 87.5% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancun International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DTW and CUN:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancun International Airport flight is 78 €. A return ticket right now is 177 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from DTW to CUN, reserve your journey six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancun International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from DTW to CUN.
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Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
75.1% of flights that leave from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancun International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near DTW:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
If you're getting in on a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancun International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near CUN:
Explore without limits with a Cancun International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and see more of Cancun and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cancun International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
From Cancun International Airport, Cancun is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancun International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Cancun. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancun International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cancun, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DTW to CUN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 after you've seen Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.
Around 418 kilometres west of Cancun, Campeche is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.
