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 booking a flight from Ottawa to Cancun International Airport (CUN) leaving from here.
The timezone in Cancun is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Ottawa. Cancun International Airport is located in Cancun.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Ottawa to CUN. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
YND is around 24 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 40 minutes.
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Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You can book a direct Ottawa to Cancun International Airport (CUN) plane ticket with departures from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Figure out if flying from YOW works better for your plans.
When departing from YOW, you'll have your pick of airlines that offer direct flights from Ottawa to CUN. Cruise through the sky with these preferred carriers:
On the YOW to CUN route, Air Transat is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
Flights between Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport and Cancun International Airport are more likely to arrive as scheduled with Air Transat compared to other carriers.
You can reach YOW from the centre of Ottawa in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to travel the 13 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport the day before your Ottawa to CUN flight:
58.21% of flights out of Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
About Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Ottawa to Cancun International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cancun International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and explore beyond Cancun's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Ottawa to Cancun International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
At the moment, 141 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Cancun International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 243 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to CUN. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Ottawa to Cancun International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ottawa to Cancun International Airport.
The best time to fly from Ottawa to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
May is the quietest month for flights from Ottawa to Cancun International Airport (CUN), while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Cancun based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book an Ottawa to CUN plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cancun to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Cancun International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Cancun
After booking your flight from Ottawa to Cancun International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cancun:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Chichen itzá Park, Cancun Beach and Fuente de Kukulcan are must-do's during your Cancun adventure.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you'll want to see. About 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a visit to Merida will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Chichen-itza Park, Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Mexico, consider Kanasín, about 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 key reasons to visit.
