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 – Nov 9, 2026
direct
4h 19m Return – Nov 18, 2026
1 stop
6h 23m ATL
$391
2 days ago
New York – Cancun
Outbound – Nov 16, 2026
direct
4h 19m Return – Nov 24, 2026
direct
3h 49m $390
yesterday
New York – Cancun
Outbound – Nov 15, 2026
direct
4h 16m Return – Nov 24, 2026
direct
3h 58m $388
yesterday
New York – Cancun
Outbound – Nov 16, 2026
direct
4h 19m Return – Nov 24, 2026
direct
3h 49m $387
yesterday
* 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
$225
Average price of a round trip
$467
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
4h12
A flight from New York to Cancún takes on average 4h12.
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)
October
Oct
$437
November
Nov
$341
December
Dec
$398
January
Jan
$0
February
Feb
$384
March
Mar
$0
April
Apr
$481
May
May
$254
June
Jun
$412
July
Jul
$352
August
Aug
$405
September
Sep
$331
* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.
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 $157 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of December, August and July.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 78 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 $398.
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 $225 to $805
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $467
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of August
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: October
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 18°C, with a minimum of 15°C and a maximum of 22°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 28°C, with a minimum of 27°C and a maximum of 29°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 78 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 12 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from New York to Cancún is Monday.
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.
