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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cancún to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 0:35 and lands at 3:05
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 2:25.

The flight takes about 2h 30m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Cancún to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Cancún to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport takes 2h 30m, covering 2.066 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Cancún to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport range from 112 € to 184 €, with an average of 143 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 112 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the 143 € route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 89 € return via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL), compared with 143 € for direct.

Aeromexico is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Viva has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Cancún to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport flights are:

• Aeromexico: 96% on time
• Viva: 84% on time
• Volaris: 81% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 24 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Viva and Volaris. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cancún to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 26%, Evening flights for 22%, and Night flights for 18%.

One-way fares from Cancún to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 81 €, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 1 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Payless
• MEXRENTACAR
• Europcar
• NU Car

Flights from Cancún to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport usually depart from Cancun (CUN) and arrive at Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cancún to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 57m.

One-stop flights from Cancún to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport most commonly connect through:

• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Tijuana Rodriguez (TIJ) – 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Cancún to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at 131 € return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at 155 €, a difference of 24 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Cancún and Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aeromexico
• Viva
• Volaris

Flying via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 31m, compared to 7h 32m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) and 11h 46m via Tijuana Rodriguez (TIJ).

Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport is 1 hour behind Cancún (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Mexico City Stadium is one of the most viewed places in Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cancún to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport flights:

• Viva: offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Viva: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aeromexico: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Volaris: a checked bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Aeromexico doesn't automatically include checked luggage on their Basic and Classic fares. You can choose to pay an additional fee to bring either 20 kg or 25 kg. Checked luggage is only included on Volaris' Vuela Plus tickets. They must weigh 25 kg or less.

On Volaris flights, your carry-on luggage will vary depending on your ticket type. On their Zero v.club fare, you can only bring a personal item. It has to be small enough to fit under the seat in front of you. On their Basic fare you can also bring a carry-on suitcase no larger than 55 x 40 x 25 cm. Your carry on and personal item must weigh less than 20 kg when combined.

If you need additional assistance, such as mobility equipment, on your flight from Cancun to Mexico City, make sure to contact with your airline at least 48 hours in advance. Earlier is always better and Aeromexico asks that you contact them 72 hours before your flight if you will need mobility equipment. You can contact Aeromexico by phone or via their customer service email.

Mexico City Airport is the closest airport to downtown Mexico City. From here you can drive to central Mexico City in around 20 minutes. If you take the bus it takes 30 minutes. This is a Metrobus, so you'll need a Metrobus smart card, which can be purchased from self-service machines in Terminals 1 and 2.