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Cheap flights from New York to Cancún from $221

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CUN
23 Apr — 30 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 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$457

One-way from

$221

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$918
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 9/5-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 55m total
  • New York to Cancún
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 8/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 53m total
  • New York to Cancún
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($84 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 18 April 2025.

Fri 9/506:00LGA - CUN
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Tue 13/512:55CUN - LGA
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 16/4$457
Sun 18/507:00EWR - CUN
Nonstop4h 02mUnited Airlines
Thu 22/517:55CUN - EWR
Nonstop3h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4$482
Thu 8/509:00LGA - CUN
1 stop11h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/507:51CUN - LGA
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4$498
Sat 10/507:55EWR - CUN
Nonstop4h 15mJetBlue
Thu 15/512:30CUN - EWR
Nonstop4h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 17/4$498
Mon 2/606:00LGA - CUN
1 stop6h 13mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/612:18CUN - LGA
1 stop10h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 17/4$518
Mon 12/507:35LGA - CUN
1 stop6h 15mJetBlue
Wed 21/513:08CUN - LGA
1 stop7h 22mJetBlue
Deal found 17/4$597
Fri 19/908:05EWR - CUN
1 stop13h 58mDelta
Mon 22/915:07CUN - EWR
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Deal found 17/4$606
Mon 2/616:59EWR - CUN
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/612:18CUN - EWR
2 stops29h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$612
Sun 16/1106:00LGA - CUN
1 stop8h 00mAeromexico
Thu 27/1108:10CUN - LGA
1 stop7h 33mAeromexico
Deal found 17/4$680
Thu 16/1020:45LGA - CUN
1 stop13h 35mAir Canada
Sun 19/1010:20CUN - LGA
1 stop8h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 18/4$926
Fri 2/512:00LGA - CUN
1 stop9h 02mDelta
Mon 5/508:15CUN - LGA
1 stop6h 25mDelta
Deal found 17/4$939

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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to Cancún that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Cancún that are best for you.

Fly from

New York

Fly to

Cancún

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/5

06:00-14:05

1 stop9h 05m

Cancun

Tue 13/5

12:55-22:45

1 stop8h 50m

$457

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Sun 18/5

07:00-10:02

Nonstop4h 02m

Cancun

Thu 22/5

17:55-22:52

Nonstop3h 57m

$482

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Sat 10/5

07:55-11:10

Nonstop4h 15m

Cancun

Fri 16/5

12:30-17:30

Nonstop4h 00m

$498

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/5

09:00-19:20

1 stop11h 20m

Cancun

Tue 13/5

07:51-16:32

1 stop7h 41m

$498

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/6

06:00-11:13

1 stop6h 13m

Cancun

Mon 9/6

12:18-23:24

1 stop10h 06m

$518

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 12/5

07:35-12:50

1 stop6h 15m

Cancun

Wed 21/5

13:08-21:30

1 stop7h 22m

$597

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Fri 19/9

08:05-21:03

1 stop13h 58m

Cancun

Mon 22/9

15:07-01:01

1 stop8h 54m

$606

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Mon 2/6

16:59-01:34

2 stops33h 35m

Cancun

Mon 9/6

12:18-18:59

2 stops29h 41m

$612

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Fri 22/8

08:00-19:33

2 stops12h 33m

Cancun

Mon 25/8

06:02-19:24

2 stops12h 22m

$680

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/5

13:59-23:40

2 stops10h 41m

Cancun

Tue 13/5

07:44-22:45

2 stops14h 01m

$758

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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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 11 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Cancún is 54 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 18 April 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 18 April 2025.

The most flights from NYC to CUN are scheduled on a Monday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 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 18 April 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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very Good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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 23 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 $457. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $482, and JetBlue, from $498. Southwest is currently priced 36% 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 $221. Users have also found prices from $221 and $231 on Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, 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 JetBlue (84%), American Airlines (83%) and Air France (76%).

  • 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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