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The cheapest flights right now

New York – Cancun
Outbound – Jul 24, 2025
UAEWR
direct
4h 7m
CUN
Return – Jul 31, 2025
UACUN
direct
3h 53m
EWR
$475
3 days ago
New York – Cancun
Outbound – Jul 24, 2025
UAEWR
direct
4h 7m
CUN
Return – Jul 31, 2025
UACUN
direct
3h 53m
EWR
$472
yesterday
New York – Cancun
Outbound – Jul 24, 2025
UAEWR
direct
4h 2m
CUN
Return – Jul 31, 2025
UACUN
direct
3h 53m
EWR
$486
3 days ago

* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.

Cheapest flight tickets

$299

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

$459

Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

4h19

A flight from New York to Cancún takes on average 4h19.

Best time

April

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Cancún is April.

What is the cheapest month for this flight?

* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.

The best flight deals for a week

New York – Cancun
Outbound – Jul 24, 2025
UAEWR
direct
4h 7m
CUN
Return – Jul 31, 2025
UACUN
direct
3h 53m
EWR
$475
3 days ago
New York – Cancun
Outbound – Jul 24, 2025
UAEWR
direct
4h 7m
CUN
Return – Jul 31, 2025
UACUN
direct
3h 53m
EWR
$472
yesterday
New York – Cancun
Outbound – Jul 24, 2025
UAEWR
direct
4h 2m
CUN
Return – Jul 31, 2025
UACUN
direct
3h 53m
EWR
$486
3 days ago

* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.

Tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Cancún

Check out our tips for booking your flight to Cancún (Mexico) from New York (USA) at the cheapest possible price.

Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is May, with an average flight ticket price of $250 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of December, July and April.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 243 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Aeromexico. A ticket from the airline Aeromexico to Cancún costs on average $482.
The airlines that offer the most flights are American Airlines, Aeromexico and JetBlue.

Price of flight tickets from New York to Cancún

Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:

  • Flight ticket prices range from $299 to $637
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $459
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of May
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: December
info departure city :
New York, USA
airports :
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Skyports Spb. (QNY)
East 34th St. Heliport (TSS)
Downtown Manhattan Heliport (JRB)
Teterboro Airport (TEB)
local time :

New York is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In New York, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 31°C, with a minimum of 25°C and a maximum of 38°C.

The city of New York (NYC) has 7 airport(s): John F. Kennedy, West 30th St. Heliport, LaGuardia, Skyports Spb., East 34th St. Heliport, Downtown Manhattan Heliport and Teterboro

destination info :
Cancún, Mexico
airport :
Cancún International Airport (CUN)
local time :

Cancún is in the country Mexico, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Cancún, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 30°C, with a minimum of 27°C and a maximum of 35°C.

The city of Cancún has 1 airport(s): Cancún

Useful info about Cancún

What is the least touristic period to go to Cancún?

If you want to visit Cancún during the least touristic period, choose the month of April.

What is the most popular time to travel to Cancún?

In Cancún, the most popular month is December. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.

When should I book my flight from New York to Cancún?

According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 243 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 35 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 100% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from New York to Cancún is Thursday.

What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between New York and Cancún?

When you leave, you can leave from John F. Kennedy or LaGuardia, and you will arrive at Cancún.

How to reach New York airport from the city centre?

The airport John F. Kennedy is located 24 km, West 30th St. Heliport is located 4 km, LaGuardia is located 15 km, Skyports Spb. is located 4 km, East 34th St. Heliport is located 5 km, Downtown Manhattan Heliport is located 1 km or Teterboro is located 15 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.

Are there other means of transportation to go from New York to Cancún?

Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.

Are there big differences in weather between New York and Cancún?

In summer, the average temperature is 28°C in Cancún and 24°C in New York. The average rainfall in summer is 162 mm in Cancún and 131 mm in New York. In summer, it is warmer in Cancún and it rains less in New York. In winter, it is colder in Cancún and it rains more in New York.

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