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Cheap flights from New York to Cancún from $223

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CUN
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New York to Cancún

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Cancún (CUN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$469

One-way from

$223

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$644
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 26/4-30/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 08m total
  • New York to Cancún
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 2/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 20m total
  • New York to Cancún
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($89 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from New York to Cancún

Cheapest flights from New York to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 March 2025.

Sat 26/405:55EWR - CUN
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 30/408:45CUN - EWR
Nonstop3h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/3$469
Tue 29/407:00EWR - CUN
Nonstop4h 10mJetBlue
Wed 30/412:30CUN - EWR
Nonstop3h 58mJetBlue
Deal found 31/3$471
Wed 7/506:00LGA - CUN
1 stop6h 13mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/512:18CUN - LGA
1 stop10h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 30/3$487
Wed 9/407:45LGA - CUN
1 stop12h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 23/407:51CUN - LGA
1 stop12h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/3$507
Wed 7/516:31EWR - CUN
1 stop16h 45mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/509:12CUN - EWR
1 stop13h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 30/3$515
Sat 7/608:01EWR - CUN
1 stop12h 02mAeromexico
Tue 10/608:40CUN - EWR
1 stop13h 20mAeromexico
Deal found 30/3$598
Mon 28/406:59LGA - CUN
1 stop7h 21mJetBlue
Wed 7/509:25CUN - LGA
1 stop8h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 31/3$604
Sat 26/405:59EWR - CUN
1 stop6h 26mDelta
Wed 30/408:15CUN - EWR
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Deal found 31/3$622
Mon 30/606:10LGA - CUN
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Thu 3/710:40CUN - LGA
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 30/3$677
Tue 12/806:00LGA - CUN
1 stop9h 08mDelta
Tue 19/806:02CUN - LGA
2 stops12h 22mDelta
Deal found 31/3$689
Wed 9/413:15LGA - CUN
2 stops12h 40mAeromexico
Mon 14/408:15CUN - LGA
1 stop8h 26mAeromexico
Deal found 30/3$704
Fri 23/517:30LGA - CUN
1 stop16h 14mFrontier
Sun 25/510:50CUN - LGA
1 stop9h 09mFrontier
Deal found 30/3$774

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Return

Price

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Sat 26/4

05:55-11:10

1 stop6h 15m

Cancun

Wed 30/4

08:45-13:38

Nonstop3h 53m

$469

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Tue 29/4

07:00-10:10

Nonstop4h 10m

Cancun

Wed 30/4

12:30-17:28

Nonstop3h 58m

$471

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 7/5

06:00-11:13

1 stop6h 13m

Cancun

Mon 12/5

12:18-23:24

1 stop10h 06m

$487

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Fri 9/5

21:55-08:16

1 stop11h 21m

Cancun

Wed 14/5

12:18-12:27

2 stops23h 09m

$491

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 15/4

12:37-19:20

1 stop7h 43m

Cancun

Wed 23/4

07:51-20:57

1 stop12h 06m

$507

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Sat 7/6

08:01-19:03

1 stop12h 02m

Cancun

Tue 10/6

08:40-23:00

1 stop13h 20m

$598

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 28/4

06:59-13:20

1 stop7h 21m

Cancun

Wed 7/5

09:25-18:50

1 stop8h 25m

$604

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 30/6

06:10-15:25

2 stops10h 15m

Cancun

Thu 3/7

10:40-21:10

1 stop9h 30m

$677

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Thu 1/5

11:30-00:15

2 stops13h 45m

Cancun

Tue 3/6

13:39-23:00

1 stop8h 21m

$687

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/8

06:00-14:08

1 stop9h 08m

Cancun

Tue 19/8

06:02-19:24

2 stops12h 22m

$689

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Cancún

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Cancún

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to Cancún. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Cancún is 12 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to CUN?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Cancún. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 March 2025.

When flying from New York to Cancún, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Cancún

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Cancún. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 31 March 2025.

The most flights from NYC to CUN are scheduled on a Sunday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Cancún by month

Plan your trip to Cancún by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cancún ranges from 29.0 - 282.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 282.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Cancún when rainfall is around 29.0 mm.

Temperature in Cancún by month

Plan your trip to Cancún by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cancún, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 30.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cancún

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cancún. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cancún. Reviews last updated 31 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Cancún, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Cancún. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cancún from New York?

    Cancun (CUN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York to Cancún. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cancun from New York; the airport handles an average of 11 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Cancún airport from New York. It is only a 14.2 km journey from Cancun (CUN) to Cancún’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Cancún round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York to Cancún round-trip from $469. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are JetBlue, from $471, and Spirit Airlines, from $487. United Airlines is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Cancún one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $223. Users have also found prices from $234 and $240 on JetBlue and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Cancún?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Cancún are Aeromexico (89%), EL AL (86%) and Delta (85%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Cancún that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Cancún flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Cancún?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Cancún.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Cancún?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Cancún by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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