Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Mexico City to Cancun, Aeromexico or Viva?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Mexico City to Cancun are Aeromexico and Viva. With an average price for the route of 175 € and an overall rating of 7,4, Aeromexico is the most popular choice. Viva is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 203 € and an overall rating of 7,0.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Mexico City to Cancun take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 2.066 km separating Mexico City to Cancun in about 2h 10m.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Mexico City and Cancun per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 21 and 24 direct flights that take off from Mexico City and land in Cancun, with an average flight time of 2h 29m. The most common departure time is 9:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 155 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Mexico City to Cancun?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Mexico City to Cancun was 53 € for a one-way ticket and 103 € for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Mexico City and Cancun?

Accepted Answer

Mexico City and Cancun are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Aeromexico (78 flights per week), Viva (42 flights per week), and Volaris (28 flights per week).

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Mexico City to Cancun?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from Mexico City to Cancun, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cancun, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

Question 7

Which airports will I be using when flying from Mexico City to Cancun?

Accepted Answer

Mexico City and Cancun are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Mexico City from Mexico City Benito Juarez and will be arriving at Cancun.

Question 8

What’s the earliest departure time from Mexico City to Cancun?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Mexico City at 5:50 and will be landing in Cancun at 9:30.

Question 9

What’s the latest departure time from Mexico City to Cancun?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Mexico City to Cancun jets off at 23:05 and lands at 2:15.

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between Mexico City and Cancun?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Mexico City to Cancun. They are: Aeromexico, Viva and Volaris. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Aeromexico at 59 € for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Volaris.

Question 11

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Mexico City to Cancun?

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Delta, Aeromexico, Lufthansa, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Mexico City to Cancun flight route.

Question 12

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Mexico City to Cancun?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Mexico City to Cancun flight route.

Question 13

Which airline alliances offer flights from Mexico City to Cancun?

Accepted Answer

SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Mexico City and Cancun.

Question 14

On which days can I fly direct from Mexico City to Cancun?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Mexico City to Cancun on a daily basis.

Question 15

Are there on-site hotels at MEX?

Accepted Answer

Mexico City Airport has on-site hotels, including the Hilton Mexico City Airport within the Terminal 1 international arrivals area. Free shuttle buses are available from Terminal 2. Courtyard Mexico City Airport is connected to Terminal 1 by a covered walkway and Hotel NH Collection Mexico City Aeropuerto is located on the 6th floor of Terminal 2. Additionally, there are IZzzleep sleeping capsules in Terminals 1 and 2 that also offer showers.

Question 16

Can you fly nonstop from Mexico City Airport to Cancun Airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Mexico City is relatively close to Cancun, and for nonstop flights, you can book your flight with Aeromexico, Volaris, and VivaAerobus.

Question 17

Where are the ATM machines at MEX Airport?

Accepted Answer

ATM and cash machines are available in the upper and lower levels of Terminals 1 and 2, and so are banking services. Banks include Scotiabank, Banorte, Banamex, HSBC Bank, Santander, and BBVA Bank. Round-the-clock currency exchange kiosks are available in the lower level of Terminal 1.

Question 18

Which airline is most suitable to fly from Mexico City to Cancun?

Accepted Answer

Aeromexico is one of the top options. With Terminal 2 at MEX dedicated solely to the airline, you'll experience quicker security and check-ins. The flights are also nonstop to Cancun, so win-win.

Question 19

What is the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Cancun?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Mexico City to Cancun is February, where tickets cost 91 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 178 € and 141 € respectively.

Question 20

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Mexico City to Cancun?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Mexico City to Cancun.

Question 21

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Mexico City to Cancun?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cancun from Mexico City is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 22

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Mexico City to Cancun?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cancun with an airline and back to Mexico City with another airline.

Question 23

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Mexico City to Cancun?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cancun from Mexico City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 24

How often are flights from Mexico City to Cancun delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Mexico City and Cancun historically see delays in approximately 13% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 124 minutes.

Question 25

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Mexico City to Cancun flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Aeromexico have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 6% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 26

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Sunday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 27

What is the most punctual flight time for Mexico City to Cancun flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 28

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Mexico City and Cancun?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 29

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Cancun?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Mexico City to Cancun were found on Aeromexico (103 €) and Viva (111 €).

Question 30

How far in advance should I book a flight from Mexico City to Cancun?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Mexico City to Cancun, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Question 31

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Mexico City to Cancun?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of 144 €, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 32

How much is a return flight from Mexico City to Cancún?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Cancún from Mexico City usually cost between 90 € and 167 € in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 103 € on Aeromexico (13. Oct–22. Oct).

Question 33

What are the most popular airlines flying to Cancún?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Cancún is Aeromexico, followed by Viva and Volaris.

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