Travelling from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
The timezone in Cancun is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Lexington.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your LEX to CUN flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Blue Grass Airport to Cancun International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LEX and CUN:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Right now, 153 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Blue Grass Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 311 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LEX to CUN if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Blue Grass Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from LEX to CUN is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Blue Grass Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Handy information about Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
You'll find LEX at 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
77.12% of flights leaving from Blue Grass Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Blue Grass Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Lexington. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Blue Grass Airport to Cancun International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near LEX:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CUN if you're on a late Blue Grass Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you 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.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cancun International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Cancun. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Blue Grass Airport to Cancun International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Cancun. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Blue Grass Airport to Cancun International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LEX to CUN in January. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include 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 the best of this destination with a visit to Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.