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Cheap flights from New York to Cancún from $221

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
2 Jun — 9 Jun1
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 3 May 2026.

Wed 3/606:00
LGA
-
CUN
1 stop7h 30m
Delta
Wed 10/614:05
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop8h 36m
Delta
Deal found 29/4$480
Thu 20/806:00
LGA
-
CUN
1 stop7h 56m
Delta
Thu 3/913:30
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop7h 55m
Delta
Deal found 2/5$484
Tue 9/606:05
LGA
-
CUN
1 stop6h 31m
Delta
Tue 16/613:30
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop8h 53m
Delta
Deal found 29/4$487
Thu 3/906:00
LGA
-
CUN
1 stop7h 30m
Delta
Fri 18/908:00
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop6h 48m
Delta
Deal found 28/4$494
Thu 29/1007:00
EWR
-
CUN
1 stop8h 59m
United Airlines
Wed 4/1108:23
CUN
-
EWR
Nonstop3h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/5$497
Mon 1/607:00
EWR
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 06m
United Airlines
Tue 16/616:18
CUN
-
EWR
1 stop6h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/5$498
Sat 13/610:33
EWR
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 06m
United Airlines
Mon 22/608:45
CUN
-
EWR
Nonstop3h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/5$499
Fri 3/708:25
LGA
-
CUN
2 stops13h 00m
Delta
Wed 15/713:30
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop7h 51m
Delta
Deal found 2/5$501
Sun 17/507:00
EWR
-
CUN
1 stop9h 51m
United Airlines
Wed 20/508:45
CUN
-
EWR
Nonstop3h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/4$501
Tue 19/507:26
EWR
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 09m
JetBlue
Sat 23/511:40
CUN
-
EWR
Nonstop3h 59m
JetBlue
Deal found 30/4$502
Tue 14/708:41
EWR
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 06m
United Airlines
Tue 21/708:45
CUN
-
EWR
Nonstop3h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/4$504
Mon 24/809:41
EWR
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 06m
United Airlines
Fri 28/813:57
CUN
-
EWR
1 stop7h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/5$505

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 3 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$480

One-way from

$221

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$587
Delta
  • Delta
  • 8/6-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 23m 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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Cheapest return flight

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/6

06:00-12:30

1 stop7h 30m

Cancun

Wed 10/6

13:30-22:22

1 stop7h 52m

$480

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Sat 30/5

06:00-11:35

1 stop6h 35m

Cancun

Thu 4/6

13:30-22:20

1 stop7h 50m

$480

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/8

06:59-14:36

1 stop8h 37m

Cancun

Wed 12/8

14:00-21:53

1 stop6h 53m

$494

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Thu 6/8

07:29-14:37

1 stop8h 08m

Cancun

Tue 11/8

13:43-21:59

1 stop7h 16m

$524

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 30/6

06:00-12:30

1 stop7h 30m

Cancun

Tue 7/7

14:01-23:40

1 stop8h 39m

$537

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Sun 16/8

08:02-18:29

1 stop11h 27m

Cancun

Wed 19/8

11:24-22:00

1 stop9h 36m

$547

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Tue 2/6

06:15-18:30

2 stops13h 15m

Cancun

Sat 6/6

08:09-22:00

1 stop12h 51m

$551

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Tue 18/8

07:00-17:30

2 stops11h 30m

Cancun

Tue 25/8

06:03-22:00

1 stop14h 57m

$552
Fastest return journey

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Tue 18/8

13:44-16:45

Nonstop4h 01m

Cancun

Tue 25/8

08:45-13:36

Nonstop3h 51m

$558

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Sat 3/10

08:01-20:45

1 stop13h 44m

Cancun

Sat 10/10

11:24-00:58

2 stops12h 34m

$560

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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 $451). Flying from New York to Cancún in February is currently the most expensive (average of $692). 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 3 May 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 3 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 for a return flight 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 have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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 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?

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from New York to Cancún in just under 4h 01m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 29m. 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 most reliable airlines from New York to Cancún?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Cancún are EL AL (85%), Aeromexico (83%) and American Airlines (83%).

  • 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 $451). Flying from New York to Cancún in February is currently the most expensive (average of $692). 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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