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$249
Frontier Airlines outward: Jan 18, 2024
4:53p LGA » 2:32p CUN
Frontier Airlines 1 stop (21h39m)
Frontier Airlines inbound: Jan 23, 2024
12:10a CUN » 4:00p LGA
Frontier Airlines 1 stop (15h50m)
$276
Spirit Airlines outward: Dec 15, 2023
12:58p EWR » 10:11p CUN
Spirit Airlines 1 stop (9h13m)
Spirit Airlines inbound: Dec 18, 2023
7:26p CUN » 5:20a EWR
Spirit Airlines 1 stop (9h54m)
$276
Spirit Airlines outward: Dec 15, 2023
12:58p EWR » 10:11p CUN
Spirit Airlines 1 stop (9h13m)
Spirit Airlines inbound: Dec 18, 2023
3:53p CUN » 12:16a EWR
Spirit Airlines 1 stop (8h23m)
$314
Avianca outward: Feb 18, 2024
9:10a JFK » 7:10p CUN
Avianca 1 stop (10h)
Unknown Company inbound: Feb 26, 2024
2:09a CUN » 4:17p EWR
Unknown Company 1 stop (14h08m)
$360
American Airlines outward: Feb 17, 2024
11:29p JFK » 2:56p CUN
American Airlines 1 stop (15h27m)
Unknown Company inbound: Feb 26, 2024
2:09a CUN » 2:04p LGA
Unknown Company 1 stop (11h55m)
$478
Spirit Airlines outward: Dec 24, 2023
9:30p EWR » 3:09p CUN
Spirit Airlines 2 stops (17h39m)
Avianca inbound: Dec 31, 2023
6:30p CUN » 10:40a JFK
Avianca 1 stop (16h10m)
$504
Spirit Airlines outward: Dec 22, 2023
12:00p LGA » 3:09p CUN
Spirit Airlines 1 stop (27h09m)
Unknown Company inbound: Dec 27, 2023
1:30a CUN » 1:41p LGA
Unknown Company 1 stop (12h11m)
$537
Unknown Company outward: Dec 28, 2023
4:10a EWR » 2:58p CUN
Unknown Company 1 stop (10h48m)
Avianca inbound: Dec 31, 2023
6:30p CUN » 4:45a JFK
Avianca 1 stop (10h15m)
$571
Unknown Company outward: Dec 25, 2023
3:00a EWR » 4:01p CUN
Unknown Company 1 stop (13h01m)
Unknown Company inbound: Jan 2, 2024
1:30a CUN » 4:17p EWR
Unknown Company 1 stop (14h47m)
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Spirit Airlines
outbound: Feb 18, 2024
Spirit Airlines 1 stop
return: Feb 25, 2024
Spirit Airlines 1 stop
Frontier Airlines
outbound: Jan 18, 2024
Frontier Airlines 1 stop
return: Jan 22, 2024
Frontier Airlines 2 stops
Avianca
outbound: Feb 18, 2024
Avianca 1 stop
return: Feb 25, 2024
Frontier Airlines 1 stop
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outbound: Jan 18, 2024
United Airlines 1 stop
return: Jan 22, 2024
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Route

Average flight duration: 12h12m (flight with stopovers)

  • Arrival city:
  • Cancun, Mexico
  • Airport(s):
  • Cancún International Airport (CUN)
  • Local time:
  • Nov 28, 2023 3:17 PM, GMT-5
  • Weather:
  • min. 76ºF, max. 82ºF
  • Departure city:
  • New York, USA
  • Airport(s):
  • LaGuardia International Airport (LGA)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
  • Westchester County Airport (HPN)
  • Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)
  • Local time:
  • Nov 28, 2023 3:17 PM, GMT-5
  • Weather:
  • min. 26ºF, max. 37ºF

Why travel by plane from New York to Cancun?

Traveling from New York to Cancun overland requires travelers to follow a route around the Gulf of Mexico, traveling over 3,300 miles to reach the Mexican city. The total drive time can be as long as 58h depending on traffic. The flight from New York to Cancun is able to travel straight over the Gulf of Mexico, with a total flight time of just 4h 10m. Therefore, flying is a much faster option to travel between the two cities.

What is there to see and do in Cancun?

The Mexican city of Cancun is famous for its white sandy beaches and is a great destination for those hoping to enjoy the sun on the beach while staying within close proximity to all the amenities. A popular Spring Break destination, Cancun is a great place for a vacation. As well as being home to a lively nightlife and plenty of resorts, it also offers a number of cultural sights and activities. Multiple Mayan ruins can be found around the city, including UNESCO World Heritage Site Chichén Itzá and the El Rey ruins, while the Parque de las Palapas in the city's downtown area offers a local feel.