Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from New York to Cancún
The cheapest flights right now
New York – Cancun
Outbound – Jan 4, 2027
direct
4h 15m Return – Jan 13, 2027
direct
3h 53m $352
yesterday
New York – Cancun
Outbound – Jan 4, 2027
direct
4h 15m Return – Jan 13, 2027
direct
3h 53m $350
yesterday
New York – Cancun
Outbound – Dec 7, 2026
direct
4h 25m Return – Dec 16, 2026
direct
4h 0m $345
2 days ago
New York – Cancun
Outbound – Dec 7, 2026
direct
4h 24m Return – Dec 16, 2026
direct
3h 47m $344
2 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.
Today’s flight suggestion for New York - Cancún
Outbound December 7, 2026 · Inbound December 16, 2026
Today’s suggestion
8:00 AM
EWR 2:00 PM
CUN6h 0m
1 stop
11:30 AM
CUN 3:14 PM
JFK3h 44m
Direct
From $356
7:40 AM
LGA 2:00 PM
CUN6h 20m
1 stop
11:30 AM
CUN 3:14 PM
JFK3h 44m
Direct
From $356
7:50 AM
JFK 2:00 PM
CUN6h 10m
1 stop
11:30 AM
CUN 3:14 PM
JFK3h 44m
Direct
From $356
Cheapest flight tickets
$331
Average price of a round trip
$400
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
4h16
A flight from New York to Cancún takes on average 4h16.
Best time
April
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Cancún is April.
What is the cheapest month for this flight?
Monthly price data (Table View)
November
Nov
$331
December
Dec
$386
January
Jan
$0
February
Feb
$373
March
Mar
$0
April
Apr
$467
May
May
$246
June
Jun
$400
July
Jul
$342
August
Aug
$393
September
Sep
$321
October
Oct
$424
* 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 – Jan 9, 2027
1 stop
5h 50m FLL
Return – Jan 16, 2027
direct
3h 46m $402
2 days ago
New York – Cancun
Outbound – Jan 9, 2027
1 stop
6h 17m ATL
Return – Jan 16, 2027
direct
3h 46m $409
2 days ago
New York – Cancun
Outbound – Jan 9, 2027
direct
4h 30m Return – Jan 16, 2027
direct
3h 46m $448
2 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 August, with an average flight ticket price of $150 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of December, August and November.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 54 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is JetBlue. A ticket from the airline JetBlue to Cancún costs on average $377.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Aeromexico, JetBlue and Aeromexico.
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 $331 to $567
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $400
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of August
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: November
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 6°C, with a minimum of 4°C and a maximum of 10°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 24°C, with a minimum of 22°C and a maximum of 30°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 54 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 8 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 Saturday.
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 154 mm in Cancún and 134 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.
