Flying from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cancun International Airport is 3 hours.
The timezone in Cancun is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Charlotte.
Flights from CLT to CUN start from 07:15 — the earliest with American Airlines. The last service of the day is at 13:33 with American Airlines. Overall, there are 44 weekly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cancun International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CLT to CUN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Jetting into Cancun (and then seeing more of Mexico!) is a breeze with American Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
American Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for CLT to CUN flights, with 84.77% of services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cancun International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between CLT and CUN:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Currently, C$172 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$377. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from CLT to CUN, book your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cancun International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CLT to CUN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
You'll find CLT at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Of the departures from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, 77.67% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Charlotte to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 4 hours 55 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near CLT? If you're boarding an early flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cancun International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Book a hotel close to CUN if you're taking a late Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cancun International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and find adventure across Cancun and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Cancun International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
From Cancun International Airport, Cancun is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cancun International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Cancun. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cancun International Airport for August if you want to visit Cancun during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CLT to CUN in January. Average temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.
Around 418 kilometres west of Cancun, Campeche is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.