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Cheap flights from Detroit to Cancún from C$ 159

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — CUN
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Cancun are usually found in June or August, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 January 2026.

Sat 21/25:08 p.m.
DTW
-
CUN
1 stop15h 43m
Frontier
Sat 28/24:22 p.m.
CUN
-
DTW
1 stop15h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 19/1C$ 391
Sat 21/22:35 p.m.
DTW
-
CUN
1 stop18h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/22:47 p.m.
CUN
-
DTW
1 stop22h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1C$ 398
Sat 21/26:25 a.m.
DTW
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/22:00 p.m.
CUN
-
DTW
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1C$ 404
Sun 8/29:24 p.m.
DTW
-
CUN
1 stop13h 08m
Frontier
Thu 12/22:49 p.m.
CUN
-
DTW
1 stop18h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 21/1C$ 406
Sun 22/22:35 p.m.
DTW
-
CUN
1 stop18h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/310:01 a.m.
CUN
-
DTW
1 stop22h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1C$ 408
Tue 17/29:27 p.m.
DTW
-
CUN
1 stop15h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 24/22:00 p.m.
CUN
-
DTW
1 stop10h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 22/1C$ 409
Wed 18/26:30 a.m.
DTW
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 25/22:00 p.m.
CUN
-
DTW
1 stop10h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 22/1C$ 412
Thu 29/12:06 p.m.
DTW
-
CUN
1 stop20h 26m
Frontier
Sat 7/211:46 a.m.
CUN
-
DTW
Nonstop4h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 20/1C$ 413
Sun 8/25:30 a.m.
DTW
-
CUN
1 stop6h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 12/211:38 a.m.
CUN
-
DTW
Nonstop3h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 21/1C$ 415

Find flight deals from Detroit to Cancún

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Cancún (CUN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 391

One-way from

C$ 159

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

C$ 679

Good round-trip deal

C$ 406 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 21/2-28/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 28m total
  • Detroit to Cancún
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 8/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 12m total
  • Detroit to Cancún
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (C$ 158 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Detroit

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Cancún

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitCancún

DTW - CUN

DTWCUN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

6:45 a.m.-1:02 p.m.

1 stop6h 17m

Cancun

Thu 5/2

12:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Nonstop3h 45m

C$ 452

DetroitCancún

DTW - CUN

DTWCUN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/2

9:27 p.m.-1:02 p.m.

1 stop15h 35m

Cancun

Tue 17/2

2:00 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

1 stop10h 15m

C$ 521

DetroitCancún

DTW - CUN

DTWCUN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/2

6:00 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

1 stop8h 55m

Cancun

Wed 11/2

4:20 p.m.-11:56 p.m.

1 stop7h 36m

C$ 571

DetroitCancún

DTW - CUN

DTWCUN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/3

8:30 a.m.-12:33 p.m.

Nonstop4h 03m

Cancun

Tue 10/3

10:50 a.m.-3:39 p.m.

Nonstop3h 49m

C$ 679

DetroitCancún

DTW - CUN

DTWCUN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/3

8:30 a.m.-12:33 p.m.

Nonstop4h 03m

Cancun

Thu 5/3

8:00 a.m.-5:38 p.m.

1 stop9h 38m

C$ 694

DetroitCancún

DTW - CUN

DTWCUN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 28/2

6:09 p.m.-10:00 a.m.

1 stop15h 51m

Cancun

Thu 5/3

4:40 p.m.-8:08 a.m.

1 stop15h 28m

C$ 700

DetroitCancún

DTW - CUN

DTWCUN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

6:25 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

2 stops9h 35m

Cancun

Thu 26/2

2:50 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops9h 05m

C$ 704

DetroitCancún

DTW - CUN

DTWCUN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 27/2

9:17 a.m.-4:25 p.m.

1 stop7h 08m

Cancun

Wed 4/3

1:43 p.m.-5:39 p.m.

Nonstop3h 56m

C$ 713

DetroitCancún

DTW - CUN

DTWCUN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/2

6:45 a.m.-1:02 p.m.

1 stop6h 17m

Cancun

Fri 20/2

4:18 a.m.-12:09 a.m.

3 stops19h 51m

C$ 719

DetroitCancún

DTW - CUN

DTWCUN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

6:50 a.m.-7:45 p.m.

2 stops12h 55m

Cancun

Tue 10/3

11:20 a.m.-10:20 p.m.

2 stops10h 00m

C$ 736

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Cancún

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Cancún

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Cancún. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit to Cancún, you should look to book at least 71 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Cancún?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Cancún (average of C$ 277). Flying from Detroit to Cancún in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 372). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to CUN?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Cancún. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 January 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Detroit to Cancún as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Cancún

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Cancún. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 22 January 2026.

The most flights from DTT to CUN are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to Cancún?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to Cancún?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Detroit to Cancún chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 32% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit to Cancún on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to Cancún?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to Cancún, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Orlando (MCO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 316.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to Cancún?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Cancún, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Charlotte (CLT) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to Cancún?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Cancún, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Charlotte (CLT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 55m.

How often are flights from Detroit to Cancún delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Detroit and Cancún have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 131 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Detroit to Cancún flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Detroit to Cancún flights?

Over the past year, Spirit Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cancún

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cancún. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cancún. Reviews last updated 22 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,Aeromexico, andSpirit Airlines from Detroit to Cancún by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,092 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,092 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,092 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,594 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,092 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,366 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,092 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,057 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,092 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Cancún. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Cancún?

    To fly from Detroit to Cancún, you need to book a flight from All airports (DTT) to Cancun (CUN). Nonstop flights to Cancun from Detroit All airports take 3h 50m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 7 outbound flights from All airports to Cancun offered by 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Cancún?

    Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta can get you from Detroit to Cancún in just under 4h 03m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 52m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2377 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Cancún round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit to Cancún round-trip from C$ 276. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from C$ 312, and Spirit Airlines, from C$ 314. You may be able to fly from Detroit to Cancún for 55% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to Cancún?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit to Cancún are Spirit Airlines (82%), Aeromexico (78%) and Delta (69%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Cancún?

    The cheapest flight price from Detroit to Cancún is C$ 327. On average you can expect to pay C$ 539. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Cancun), can usually be booked for C$ 380.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Cancún that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Cancún flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Cancún?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Cancún.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Cancún?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Cancún by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Cancún?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Cancún (average of C$ 277). Flying from Detroit to Cancún in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 372). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapestC$ 276AverageC$ 635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 312AverageC$ 654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 314AverageC$ 513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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AeromexicoCheapestC$ 429AverageC$ 774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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