Travelling from New York to Cancun International Airport (CUN): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from New York to Cancun International Airport (CUN). Explore your options for leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
4 hours 15 minutes is the average duration of a direct New York to Cancun International Airport flight.
Cancun International Airport is located in Cancun. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour behind New York.
The most popular route is from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cancun International Airport (CUN), with 44 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from JFK to CUN is the 6am JetBlue Airways service. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 7:35pm with JetBlue Airways.
Leave enough time to make your flight from New York to CUN. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from New York to Cancun International Airport (CUN) leave from this terminal.
Well-known carriers that operate direct flights from New York to Cancun International Airport departing JFK include:
The airline most travellers choose when flying between JFK and CUN is JetBlue Airways.
With 77.87% of its services landing on schedule, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to CUN. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from New York to Cancun International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Catching a flight out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)? Direct New York to Cancun International Airport (CUN) plane tickets can be booked from here.
United Airlines offers direct flights from New York to CUN out of EWR. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination in a single stretch.
United Airlines attracts the most bookings on the EWR to CUN route.
Among the carriers operating flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Cancun International Airport, JetBlue Airways has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from New York to Cancun International Airport, browse these options when departing from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can arrive at EWR from the centre of New York in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to CUN flight:
73.3% of flights out of Newark Liberty International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Searching for a plane ticket from New York to Cancun International Airport (CUN) with one or more stops can offer you more departure time choices and access to cheaper fares. When departing from LaGuardia Airport (LGA), here are a few places you can detour to on your way to CUN:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
LGA is roughly 18 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 25 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Make catching an early New York to Cancun International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near LaGuardia Airport and head to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
LGA has a reliable on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on schedule and land as expected.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Cancun International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Grab a Cancun International Airport rental car and discover Cancun and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your New York to Cancun International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Currently, 88 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Cancun International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 211 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book seven months before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from New York to CUN.
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The best time to fly from New York to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. May is the quietest month to visit Cancun. July is when most people book flights from New York to Cancun International Airport (CUN), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your New York to CUN plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Cancun International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cancun
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Cancun International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cancun:
Your trip to Cancun won't be complete without checking out the sights. Attractions worth exploring include chichen itzá Park, Cancun Beach and Fuente de Kukulcan.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Cancun, now it's time to discover other parts of Mexico. Journey about 290 kilometres west to Merida to check off its must-visit sights. From Chichen-itza Park to Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos and Nva. Chichen Itza Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Mexico, head for Kanasín, roughly 274 kilometres west of Cancun. Santa Isabel hacienda. Santa Isabel hacienda k'íiwik Park, Sitio arqueologico Flor de Mayo.Aak'its, Nikté Ch'oom k'íiwik ka'achij and Glorieta De Guadalupe are the start of reasons to visit.