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Cheap flights from New York, NY to Cancún from C$ 236

NYC — CUN
23 Oct — 30 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Cancun are usually found in January or May, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from New York to Cancún

Tue 8/126:30 a.m. -
1 stop8h 40m
Wed 16/122:45 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 49m
Deal found 22/9C$ 464
Mon 30/116:00 a.m. -
1 stop9h 40m
Sat 5/1210:23 a.m. -
1 stop7h 44m
Deal found 22/9C$ 465
Wed 9/126:30 a.m. -
1 stop8h 40m
Wed 16/121:15 p.m. -
1 stop8h 20m
Deal found 22/9C$ 466
Tue 17/117:40 a.m. -
1 stop7h 29m
Tue 24/112:40 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 49m
Deal found 21/9C$ 468
Sun 6/128:15 p.m. -
1 stop12h 53m
Fri 11/1210:23 a.m. -
1 stop10h 17m
Deal found 20/9C$ 469
Sat 12/128:55 p.m. -
1 stop12h 13m
Sat 19/1210:25 a.m. -
1 stop11h 04m
Deal found 19/9C$ 471
Mon 30/117:25 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 15m
Fri 4/1210:23 a.m. -
1 stop10h 17m
Deal found 20/9C$ 471
Sun 29/1110:58 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 17m
Fri 4/1210:23 a.m. -
1 stop10h 17m
Deal found 18/9C$ 472
Tue 15/128:55 p.m. -
1 stop12h 13m
Mon 21/1210:25 a.m. -
1 stop11h 04m
Deal found 19/9C$ 473
Mon 16/1110:56 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 19m
Mon 23/1110:25 a.m. -
1 stop9h 16m
Deal found 21/9C$ 473
Mon 9/117:40 a.m. -
1 stop7h 29m
Wed 18/111:05 p.m. -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 19/9C$ 475
Wed 2/128:15 p.m. -
1 stop12h 53m
Sat 5/1210:23 a.m. -
1 stop7h 44m
Deal found 20/9C$ 476

Find flight deals from New York to Cancún

Round-trip from

C$ 464

One-way from

C$ 236

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 691

Good one-way deal

C$ 1,187 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 8/12-16/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 29m total
  • New York to Cancún
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 15/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 24m total
  • New York to Cancún
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (C$ 64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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New YorkCancún

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CUN Cancun

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 29/1

6:51 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

Nonstop4h 24m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 264

New YorkCancún

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CUN Cancun

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 16/3

11:55 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

Nonstop4h 25m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 264

New YorkCancún

LGA New York LaGuardia - CUN Cancun

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/3

10:29 a.m.-4:55 p.m.

1 stop6h 26m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 271

New YorkCancún

LGA New York LaGuardia - CUN Cancun

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/1

9:00 a.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop12h 15m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 271

New YorkCancún

LGA New York LaGuardia - CUN Cancun

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Sat 31/10

6:29 a.m.-2:24 p.m.

1 stop8h 55m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 271

New YorkCancún

LGA New York LaGuardia - CUN Cancun

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Sun 3/1

6:00 a.m.-4:10 p.m.

1 stop10h 10m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 271

New YorkCancún

LGA New York LaGuardia - CUN Cancun

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Sat 23/1

11:00 a.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop10h 15m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 271

New YorkCancún

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CUN Cancun

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/3

6:00 a.m.-4:35 p.m.

1 stop10h 35m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 271

New YorkCancún

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CUN Cancun

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/12

8:06 a.m.-12:40 p.m.

Nonstop4h 34m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 288

New YorkCancún

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CUN Cancun

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/1

8:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Nonstop4h 30m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 288

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Cancún

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Cancún

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cancún (average of C$ 596). Flying from New York to Cancún in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 825). 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 NYC to CUN?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York to Cancún is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 65% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Cancún

The most flights from NYC to CUN are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
New York to Cancún flights typically cost between C$ 531 and C$ 938 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 464 on JetBlue (8 Dec-16 Dec).

How often are flights from New York to Cancún delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between New York and Cancún have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 161 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York 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?

Wednesday 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 New York to Cancún flights?

Over the past year, Delta has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from New York to Cancún is 79 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cancún

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with JetBlue and American Airlines from New York 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.
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,038 reviews
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Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Wei,Feb 2026

JFK - BOS

The JFK to BOS flight was uneventful. The delay of the inbound plane was difficult since we were near 1.5 hours in delays from the original departure time.
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,038 reviews
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,038 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Wei,Feb 2026

JFK - BOS

The JFK to BOS flight was uneventful. The delay of the inbound plane was difficult since we were near 1.5 hours in delays from the original departure time.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,077 reviews
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,038 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Wei,Feb 2026

JFK - BOS

The JFK to BOS flight was uneventful. The delay of the inbound plane was difficult since we were near 1.5 hours in delays from the original departure time.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cancún from New York?

    Cancun (CUN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York to Cancún. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cancun from New York; the airport handles an average of 7 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Cancún airport from New York. It is only a 14.2 km journey from Cancun (CUN) to Cancún’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Cancún?

    Airlines like JetBlue, Delta, and United Airlines fly from New York to Cancún in about 4h 24m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 42m. There are 2491 km between New York and Cancún. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Cancún?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New York to Cancún consider choosing American Airlines (93%), EL AL (86%) or Korean Air (74%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Cancún?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to Cancún?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cancún (average of C$ 596). Flying from New York to Cancún in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 825). 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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