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Cheap flights from New York, NY to Cancún from C$ 216

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 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CUN
3 Jun — 10 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Cancun are usually found in September or October, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from New York to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 May 2026.

Wed 3/66:00 a.m.
LGA
-
CUN
1 stop7h 30m
Delta
Wed 10/68:00 a.m.
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop7h 49m
Delta
Deal found 29/4C$ 470
Thu 20/86:00 a.m.
LGA
-
CUN
1 stop7h 56m
Delta
Wed 2/98:00 a.m.
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop7h 48m
Delta
Deal found 2/5C$ 474
Tue 9/66:05 a.m.
LGA
-
CUN
1 stop6h 31m
Delta
Tue 16/61:30 p.m.
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop8h 53m
Delta
Deal found 29/4C$ 477
Thu 3/96:00 a.m.
LGA
-
CUN
1 stop7h 30m
Delta
Sat 19/98:00 a.m.
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop6h 48m
Delta
Deal found 29/4C$ 484
Mon 18/510:33 a.m.
EWR
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 06m
United Airlines
Fri 5/63:46 p.m.
CUN
-
EWR
Nonstop3h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/5C$ 486
Mon 1/67:00 a.m.
EWR
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 06m
United Airlines
Tue 16/64:18 p.m.
CUN
-
EWR
1 stop6h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 488
Sat 13/610:33 a.m.
EWR
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 06m
United Airlines
Mon 22/68:45 a.m.
CUN
-
EWR
Nonstop3h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/5C$ 489
Fri 3/78:25 a.m.
LGA
-
CUN
2 stops13h 00m
Delta
Wed 15/71:30 p.m.
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop7h 51m
Delta
Deal found 2/5C$ 491
Sun 17/57:00 a.m.
EWR
-
CUN
1 stop9h 51m
United Airlines
Wed 20/58:45 a.m.
CUN
-
EWR
Nonstop3h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 491
Tue 19/57:26 a.m.
EWR
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 09m
JetBlue
Thu 4/611:40 a.m.
CUN
-
EWR
Nonstop3h 59m
JetBlue
Deal found 30/4C$ 492
Tue 19/57:26 a.m.
EWR
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 09m
JetBlue
Wed 10/611:40 a.m.
CUN
-
EWR
Nonstop3h 59m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/5C$ 493
Sat 5/98:41 a.m.
EWR
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 06m
United Airlines
Sat 19/912:50 p.m.
CUN
-
EWR
1 stop7h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5C$ 495

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 4 May 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 470

One-way from

C$ 216

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 575
Delta
  • Delta
  • 3/6-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 06m total
  • New York to Cancún
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 31/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 06m total
  • New York to Cancún
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Sat 30/5

6:00 a.m.-11:35 a.m.

1 stop6h 35m

Cancun

Thu 4/6

1:30 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

1 stop7h 50m

C$ 470

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Fri 21/8

6:05 a.m.-1:01 p.m.

1 stop7h 56m

Cancun

Thu 3/9

1:30 p.m.-11:28 p.m.

1 stop8h 58m

C$ 474

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/9

8:00 a.m.-2:10 p.m.

1 stop7h 10m

Cancun

Wed 16/9

8:00 a.m.-4:48 p.m.

1 stop7h 48m

C$ 484

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/8

6:59 a.m.-2:36 p.m.

1 stop8h 37m

Cancun

Wed 12/8

2:00 p.m.-9:53 p.m.

1 stop6h 53m

C$ 484

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Sun 21/6

9:59 p.m.-12:30 p.m.

1 stop15h 31m

Cancun

Wed 1/7

8:00 a.m.-7:22 p.m.

1 stop10h 22m

C$ 484

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 6/7

6:05 a.m.-11:36 a.m.

1 stop6h 31m

Cancun

Thu 9/7

1:30 p.m.-11:23 p.m.

1 stop8h 53m

C$ 484

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Mon 1/6

8:41 a.m.-11:47 a.m.

Nonstop4h 06m

Cancun

Mon 8/6

8:45 a.m.-1:39 p.m.

Nonstop3h 54m

C$ 488

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Wed 30/9

12:01 p.m.-7:19 p.m.

1 stop8h 18m

Cancun

Mon 5/10

8:45 a.m.-1:36 p.m.

Nonstop3h 51m

C$ 499

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 23/6

6:05 a.m.-1:05 p.m.

1 stop8h 00m

Cancun

Thu 25/6

1:30 p.m.-10:22 p.m.

1 stop7h 52m

C$ 516

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 23/6

6:05 a.m.-1:05 p.m.

1 stop8h 00m

Cancun

Wed 1/7

8:00 a.m.-7:22 p.m.

1 stop10h 22m

C$ 516

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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

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 31 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.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cancún (average of C$ 442). Flying from New York to Cancún in February is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 678). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 4 May 2026.

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 64% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Cancún

Explore weekly flight availability from New York 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 4 May 2026.

The most flights from NYC to CUN are scheduled on a Sunday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

How often are flights from New York to Cancún delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between New York and Cancún have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 159 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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 15% 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 4 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with JetBlue 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
2,971 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Crew

7.9

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

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
2,971 reviews
JetBlue
7.1
Good
2,971 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

7.9

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

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

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

  • 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 13 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has 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 Delta and United Airlines fly from New York to Cancún in about 4h 06m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 29m. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from New York to Cancún round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 414, JetBlue will fly you from New York to Cancún and back. In addition to JetBlue, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. JetBlue is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 EL AL (85%), Aeromexico (83%) or American Airlines (83%) 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cancún (average of C$ 442). Flying from New York to Cancún in February is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 678). 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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