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Cheap flights from New York to Cancún from $243

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 21/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CUN
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 10 August 2026.

Fri 25/907:50 -
1 stop7h 47m
Tue 29/907:51 -
1 stop7h 57m
Deal found 7/8$554
Tue 8/906:00 -
1 stop6h 05m
Tue 15/911:14 -
1 stop11h 16m
Deal found 6/8$557
Wed 23/906:00 -
1 stop7h 02m
Mon 28/907:51 -
1 stop10h 28m
Deal found 7/8$570
Wed 23/906:00 -
1 stop7h 02m
Wed 30/911:14 -
1 stop6h 27m
Deal found 8/8$571
Sat 19/909:59 -
1 stop5h 36m
Sat 26/912:10 -
1 stop6h 42m
Deal found 5/8$573
Mon 7/906:30 -
1 stop7h 00m
Wed 16/915:20 -
1 stop15h 47m
Deal found 7/8$574
Sat 28/1106:56 -
Nonstop4h 24m
Sat 5/1212:36 -
1 stop6h 35m
Deal found 5/8$577
Sat 19/910:33 -
Nonstop4h 06m
Tue 22/907:51 -
Nonstop3h 51m
Deal found 5/8$578
Mon 7/906:10 -
1 stop8h 00m
Mon 14/913:12 -
1 stop7h 45m
Deal found 8/8$580
Fri 11/913:59 -
1 stop6h 51m
Fri 18/912:35 -
1 stop8h 05m
Deal found 7/8$583
Fri 21/815:20 -
1 stop5h 45m
Wed 2/914:01 -
1 stop8h 24m
Deal found 5/8$583
Tue 6/1006:00 -
1 stop6h 35m
Tue 13/1007:01 -
2 stops15h 39m
Deal found 7/8$586

Find 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 10 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$554

One-way from

$243

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$792
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 25/9-29/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 44m total
  • New York to Cancún
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 9/9
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 06m total
  • New York to Cancún
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to Cancún that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

New YorkCancún

LGA New York LaGuardia - CUN Cancun

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Sat 24/10

08:10-14:26

1 stop7h 16m

Cancun

Wed 28/10

12:16-21:59

1 stop8h 43m

$554

New YorkCancún

LGA New York LaGuardia - CUN Cancun

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Fri 11/9

13:59-19:50

1 stop6h 51m

Cancun

Tue 15/9

08:05-20:39

1 stop11h 34m

$583

New YorkCancún

LGA New York LaGuardia - CUN Cancun

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 15/9

09:00-19:50

1 stop11h 50m

Cancun

Sat 26/9

08:05-19:40

1 stop10h 35m

$583

New YorkCancún

LGA New York LaGuardia - CUN Cancun

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Thu 24/9

07:00-19:50

1 stop13h 50m

Cancun

Tue 29/9

09:20-23:26

2 stops13h 06m

$583

New YorkCancún

LGA New York LaGuardia - CUN Cancun

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 19/1

06:00-13:30

1 stop7h 30m

Cancun

Wed 27/1

16:30-23:41

1 stop7h 11m

$583

New YorkCancún

LGA New York LaGuardia - CUN Cancun

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Thu 24/9

12:42-19:19

1 stop7h 37m

Cancun

Mon 28/9

07:51-16:48

1 stop7h 57m

$614
Fastest return journey

NewarkCancún

EWR Newark - CUN Cancun

EWRCUN

Newark

Mon 7/9

10:33-13:39

Nonstop4h 06m

Cancun

Mon 14/9

07:51-12:42

Nonstop3h 51m

$704

NewarkCancún

EWR Newark - CUN Cancun

EWRCUN

Newark

Tue 15/9

10:33-13:39

Nonstop4h 06m

Cancun

Sat 19/9

07:51-12:42

Nonstop3h 51m

$720

New YorkCancún

LGA New York LaGuardia - CUN Cancun

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 19/1

06:30-19:45

2 stops13h 15m

Cancun

Sat 23/1

08:30-21:30

2 stops13h 00m

$731

NewarkCancún

EWR Newark - CUN Cancun

EWRCUN

Newark

Tue 19/1

10:10-16:55

1 stop6h 45m

Cancun

Sat 30/1

08:23-12:10

Nonstop3h 47m

$733

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cancún (average of $580). Flying from New York to Cancún in August is currently the most expensive (average of $810). 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 10 August 2026.

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 10 August 2026.

The most flights from NYC to CUN are scheduled on a Saturday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
New York to Cancún flights typically cost between $631 and $994 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $554 on United Airlines (25 Sept–29 Sept).

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 160 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?

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 New York to Cancún flights?

Over the past year, Delta have 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 29 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.

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 14 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 and Delta can get you from New York to Cancún in just under 6h 51m. Your travel time can differ by up to 25m. There are 2512 km between New York and Cancún. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 (95%), EL AL (92%) and Delta (89%).

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cancún (average of $580). Flying from New York to Cancún in August is currently the most expensive (average of $810). 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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