Travelling from Huatulco Airport (HUX) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Cancun one hour ahead of Huatulco.
To ensure you catch your HUX to CUN flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Huatulco Airport to Cancun Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between HUX and CUN include:
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Huatulco Airport (HUX) to Cancun Airport (CUN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Huatulco Airport to Cancun Airport flight is 83 €. A return ticket is currently 195 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HUX to CUN if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Huatulco Airport to Cancun Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HUX to CUN by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Huatulco Airport to Cancun Airport.
Handy information about Huatulco Airport (HUX)
85% of flights leaving Huatulco Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when taking off from HUX.
To reach Huatulco Airport from central Huatulco, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near HUX? If you're boarding an early flight from Huatulco Airport to Cancun Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)
Consider booking a hotel close to CUN if you're catching a late Huatulco Airport to Cancun Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Cancun Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cancun and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Cancun Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Cancun Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Cancun. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)
April is the busiest month for flights from Huatulco Airport to Cancun Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cancun in March.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Huatulco Airport to Cancun Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HUX to CUN around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've seen Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Mexico, consider Campeche, roughly 418 kilometres west of Cancun. Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia are among the biggest draws.