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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London to Cancun Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 587 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
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Cancun.566 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar, returning Wed, 25 Mar.Return flight with easyJet and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Southend on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Cancun on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 566 €, select.
Cancun.587 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Tue, 28 Apr.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cancun on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 587 €, select.
Cancun.587 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Thu, 7 May.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cancun on Thu, 7 May, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 587 €, select.
Cancun.588 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with TUI.Outbound direct flight with TUI departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Cancun.Inbound direct flight with TUI departs from Cancun on Tue, 5 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 588 €, select.
Cancun.636 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Fri, 12 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Luton on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Cancun on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 636 €, select.
Cancun.647 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departs from Cancun on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 647 €, select.
Cancun.652 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Air Transat.Outbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from Cancun on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 652 €, select.
Cancun.666 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with easyJet and Flair Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Southend on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Flair Airlines, departs from Cancun on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 666 €, select.
Cancun.669 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr, returning Mon, 27 Apr.Return flight with TUI.Outbound direct flight with TUI departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Cancun.Inbound direct flight with TUI departs from Cancun on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 669 €, select.
Cancun.670 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from London Luton on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Cancun on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 670 €, select.
Cancun.672 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Tue, 16 Jun.Return flight with TUI.Outbound direct flight with TUI departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Cancun.Inbound direct flight with TUI departs from Cancun on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 672 €, select.
Cancun.672 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Iberojet.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from London Luton on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Iberojet, departs from Cancun on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 672 €, select.
Cancun.677 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair and WORLD2FLY.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with WORLD2FLY, departs from Cancun on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 677 €, select.
Cancun.679 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Iberojet.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Luton on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Iberojet, departs from Cancun on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 679 €, select.
Cancun.679 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 May, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with TUI.Outbound direct flight with TUI departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Cancun.Inbound direct flight with TUI departs from Cancun on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 679 €, select.
Cancun.679 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May, returning Mon, 18 May.Return flight with TUI.Outbound direct flight with TUI departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Cancun.Inbound direct flight with TUI departs from Cancun on Mon, 18 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 679 €, select.

Direct flights from London to Cancun

London to Cancun: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London to Cancun below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cancun.

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London to Cancun: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found566 €
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time10 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airlineBritish Airways
Average flights per week19

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Finding cheap flights from London to Cancun: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London to Cancun is 566 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 44 minutes is the average flight time from London to Cancun.
British Airways, TUI and Virgin Atlantic fly direct from London to Cancun.
As of March 2026, there are 19 flights per week flying from London to Cancun.
The cheapest month to fly from London to Cancun is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Cancun Airport on Tuesday, 24 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 44 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cancun but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cancun is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from London to Cancun International Airport (CUN): What you need to know

  • There are a couple of airports you can take off from in London. Check out your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when booking your flight from London to Cancun International Airport (CUN).

  • 10 hours 45 minutes is the average journey time for a direct London to Cancun International Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Cancun is UTC-5, which is five hours behind London. Cancun International Airport is located in Cancun.

  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) is the busiest route, with 2 direct services every week. You can get from LHR to CUN on Virgin Atlantic's 9:55am flight.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to CUN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during high season in general.

Airports in London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • Take the express route from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Cancun International Airport (CUN) operate from here.

  • When taking off from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Cancun International Airport with Virgin Atlantic.

  • Most passengers prefer to fly with Virgin Atlantic from LHR to CUN.

  • Virgin Atlantic ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 95.83% of services landing on schedule.

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to CUN. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

    • Glasgow Airport (GLA)

    • Newcastle International Airport (NCL)

  • Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Want an easy start to your break? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Cancun International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:

  • 78% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on schedule.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • Looking to fly out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Cancun International Airport (CUN) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.

  • From LGW, direct flights from London to CUN can be booked with British Airways.

  • On the LGW to CUN route, British Airways is the preferred choice for many passengers.

  • With 78.33% of its services landing as planned, British Airways is the top on-time carrier flying between London Gatwick Airport and Cancun International Airport.

  • Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Cancun International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and CUN:

    • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

    • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

    • Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)

  • With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to CUN flight:

  • The majority of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport land at their destination as expected. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.

London Stansted Airport (STN)

  • You can lock in a plane ticket from London to Cancun International Airport (CUN) with a stop or two out of London Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and CUN:

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

    • Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

  • STN is roughly 56 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Cancun International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near London Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:

  • STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means most of its flights land on schedule and your trip runs like clockwork.

About Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Cancun International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:

  • Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your London to Cancun International Airport flight.

Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun

  • Cancun International Airport is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Cancun. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from London to Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Cancun International Airport is 279 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 566 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to CUN. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.

  • Cheap London to Cancun International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.

  • Stay on top of deals for plane tickets from London to CUN by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Find an affordable flight from London to Cancun International Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from London to Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. November is the quietest month to visit Cancun. March is when most people book flights from London to Cancun International Airport (CUN), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.

  • Book a London to CUN plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cancun to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Cancun International Airport in January when temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).

More about Cancun

  • Start your Cancun trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Cancun International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Chichen itzá Park, Cancun Beach and Hotel Zone are highlights which should feature on any good Cancun itinerary.

Explore more of Mexico

  • You've done Cancun, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Travel about 290 kilometres west to Merida to tick off its must-visit sights. From Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos to Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Mexico, head for Kanasín, about 274 kilometres west of Cancun. Sitio arqueologico Flor de Mayo."Aak'its, Nikté Ch'oom k'íiwik ka'achij", Santa Isabel hacienda. "Santa Isabel hacienda k'íiwik" Park and Villa Mágica Kanasín are the start of reasons to visit.

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