Flying from Ottawa to Cancun International Airport (CUN): What you need to know
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is Ottawa's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Ottawa to Cancun International Airport (CUN) jetting off from here.
The average time for a direct Ottawa to Cancun International Airport flight is 4 hours 35 minutes.
Cancun (where Cancun International Airport is located) and Ottawa share the UTC-5 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
You can choose from 6 direct flights every week between Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Cancun International Airport (CUN). This is the busiest route, with Air Transat offering a 6am departure from YOW to CUN.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Ottawa to CUN.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Ottawa to Cancun International Airport (CUN) operate out of this terminal.
Choose from a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Ottawa to Cancun International Airport leaving from YOW. Book your journey with one of these:
Most travellers choose to book seats with Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd from YOW to CUN.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Air Transat.
YOW is about 14 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Ottawa to Cancun International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights leaving Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 65% land on schedule at their destination.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Cancun International Airport (CUN)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Ottawa to Cancun International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near CUN:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your Ottawa to Cancun International Airport flight.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
From Cancun International Airport, central Cancun is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Currently, 136 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Cancun International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 241 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Ottawa to CUN. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Ottawa to Cancun International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Ottawa to CUN.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
November is the quietest month for flights from Ottawa to Cancun International Airport (CUN), while March is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Cancun based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Ottawa to CUN plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can 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 Ottawa 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 ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Cancun International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Chichen itzá Park and Cancun Beach are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Cancun travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Hotel Zone.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Cancun, now it's time to explore more of Mexico. Travel around 290 kilometres west to Merida to check off its leading attractions. 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.
Around 274 kilometres west of Cancun, Kanasín is another essential stop in Mexico. Start your sightseeing at 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.