Flying from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Cancun International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Mexico City's timezone is UTC-6, making Mexico City one hour behind Cancun.
Flights from CUN to MEX start from 00:01 — the earliest with Volaris. The last departure is at 23:45 with VivaAerobus. In total, there are 234 weekly Cancun International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flights.
Your CUN to MEX flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
You can travel nonstop to Mexico City, Mexico. Prepare for takeoff with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Cancun International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Aeromexico on this route.
Aeromexico is the most punctual carrier that offers CUN to MEX flights. A dependable 83.18% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cancun International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CUN and MEX include:
Veracruz International Airport
Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
At the moment, C$47 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cancun International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$106. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from CUN to MEX, book your journey ten months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CUN to MEX by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Handy information about Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Of the flights that depart from Cancun International Airport, 72.87% land on schedule at their destination.
Cancun International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Cancun. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to CUN? If you're boarding an early flight from Cancun International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cancun International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Pick up a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and discover Mexico City and beyond with your own set of wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
From Benito Juarez International Airport, Mexico City is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Mexico City in April.
When reserving your flight from Cancun International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CUN to MEX sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be discovered. Around 21 kilometres north-east of Mexico City, a visit to Ecatepec de Morelos will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Mexico, head for Guadalajara, roughly 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park are the start of reasons to visit.