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Cheap flights from New York to Cancún from $193

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 31/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CUN
13 Dec — 20 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New York to Cancún

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 13 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$427

One-way from

$193

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$702

Good one-way deal

$220 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 6/12-12/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 43m total
  • New York to Cancún
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • New York to Cancún
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Cancun.
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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 13 November 2025.

Sat 6/1205:46EWR - CUN
1 stop7h 27mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/1214:36CUN - EWR
1 stop9h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/11$427
Sat 29/1107:00EWR - CUN
Nonstop4h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/1208:23CUN - EWR
Nonstop3h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$428
Mon 8/1206:00EWR - CUN
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 24/1208:23CUN - EWR
Nonstop3h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/11$431
Mon 15/1206:00LGA - CUN
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Wed 24/1212:25CUN - LGA
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Deal found 11/11$433
Sun 30/1109:37EWR - CUN
Nonstop4h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/1208:23CUN - EWR
Nonstop3h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$435
Sat 6/1205:45EWR - CUN
1 stop7h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/1219:00CUN - EWR
Nonstop3h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$436
Mon 1/1213:59LGA - CUN
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Thu 11/1214:30CUN - LGA
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Deal found 12/11$439
Sat 20/1207:10EWR - CUN
Nonstop4h 17mJetBlue
Sat 27/1212:45CUN - EWR
Nonstop3h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 11/11$441
Mon 15/1206:00LGA - CUN
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Thu 25/1212:25CUN - LGA
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Deal found 11/11$444
Sat 29/1107:00EWR - CUN
Nonstop4h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/1215:18CUN - EWR
1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$444
Wed 31/1207:00LGA - CUN
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Thu 8/115:10CUN - LGA
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Deal found 12/11$447
Sun 14/1208:05EWR - CUN
Nonstop4h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 19/1217:09CUN - EWR
1 stop6h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$448

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NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Wed 3/12

09:37-13:57

Nonstop4h 20m

Cancun

Fri 12/12

08:23-12:07

Nonstop3h 44m

$428

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Tue 6/1

07:00-11:20

Nonstop4h 20m

Cancun

Wed 14/1

08:23-12:07

Nonstop3h 44m

$439

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 24/2

06:00-12:20

1 stop6h 20m

Cancun

Sat 28/2

10:13-22:32

1 stop12h 19m

$444

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Mon 1/12

08:05-12:25

Nonstop4h 20m

Cancun

Fri 5/12

15:18-00:13

1 stop8h 55m

$444

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/3

09:00-15:17

1 stop6h 17m

Cancun

Wed 4/3

17:30-08:48

1 stop15h 18m

$448

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/12

15:00-21:20

1 stop6h 20m

Cancun

Thu 11/12

14:30-22:28

1 stop7h 58m

$451

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 15/12

06:00-13:30

1 stop7h 30m

Cancun

Sat 20/12

16:30-23:41

1 stop7h 11m

$451

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/12

13:00-21:20

1 stop8h 20m

Cancun

Mon 22/12

12:25-23:41

1 stop11h 16m

$451

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Mon 5/1

07:10-11:27

Nonstop4h 17m

Cancun

Tue 13/1

12:35-16:19

Nonstop3h 44m

$454

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Tue 6/1

07:00-11:17

Nonstop4h 17m

Cancun

Tue 13/1

12:35-16:19

Nonstop3h 44m

$457

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to Cancún. Price data was last updated on 7 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Cancún is 32 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cancún (average of $243). Flying from New York to Cancún in May is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 13 November 2025.

When flying from New York to Cancún, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 13 November 2025.

The most flights from NYC to CUN are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to Cancún?

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  • 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 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?

    United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Delta can get you from New York to Cancún in just under 4h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 40m. There are 2491 km between New York and Cancún. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Cancún one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $193. Users have also found prices from $193 and $210 on JetBlue and Delta, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Cancún are American Airlines (100%), EL AL (84%) and Delta (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Cancún?

    On average you can expect to pay $258 for a flight from New York to Cancún. The cheapest flight overall is $212 while the most popular route, (Newark - Cancun) is currently priced at $526.

  • 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 holiday 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 $243). Flying from New York to Cancún in May is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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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