Baltimore to Cancún (BWI–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,391 mi airlines charter/private 19/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 49m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN1609
WN Southwest
7S7
9:00 AM
EDT
11:35 AM
EST
3h 35m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1611
WN Southwest
B38M
10:40 AM
EDT
1:10 PM
EST
3h 30m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1607
WN Southwest
B38M
11:00 AM
EDT
1:40 PM
EST
3h 40m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1613
WN Southwest
737
11:35 AM
EDT
2:10 PM
EST
3h 35m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1610
WN Southwest
B38M
10:45 AM
EST T4
3:10 PM
EDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1608
WN Southwest
737
12:50 PM
EST T4
5:15 PM
EDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 5h 15m AFAMDL AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Cancún flights
TPA Tampa 5h 20m F9WN B6 Tampa (TPA) to Cancún flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 24m ADB6F9 ADB6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Cancún flights
MCO Orlando 5h 29m F9WNY4 ADB6WN Orlando (MCO) to Cancún flights
BNA Nashville 5h 30m AAWN WN Nashville (BNA) to Cancún flights
MSY New Orleans 5h 35m WN MXWN New Orleans (MSY) to Cancún flights
MIA Miami 5h 37m 2IAAF9 AALA Miami (MIA) to Cancún flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 56m AABAF9 AA Charlotte (CLT) to Cancún flights
STL St Louis 6h 7m EJAWN F9WNY4 St Louis (STL) to Cancún flights
HOU Houston 6h 15m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Cancún flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Baltimore to Cancún
3 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,391 mi 3h 35m nonstop -1h behind

BWI–CUN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,391 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BWI–CUN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 19 737, 7S7, B38M 3h30-3h40 76%
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 0 76% Y4
NK Spirit Airlines 0 76%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + NK + WN (19 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BWI to CUN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to CUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,166
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BWI → CUN
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Return
CUN → BWI
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BWI delays →

Other ways to reach Cancún from Baltimore

Nearby airports with service to Cancún International Airport.
Metric BWI→CUN IAD→CUN ILG→CUN
Distance from BWI 45 mi 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 4 1
Weekly flights 19 12
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 37m 2h 57m
Departure OTP 76%
Airports within 200 miles of BWI with service to Cancún International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Cancún is 1 hour behind Baltimore.
BWI: EDT · CUN: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 5:00 PM in Cancún.
Distance & Flight Time
1,391 mi / 2,239 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Getting from CUN

Authorised airport taxis operate from a voucher desk inside each terminal. Fares to the Hotel Zone run MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) and to downtown Cancún MXN 200–300. Purchase tickets inside before exiting to avoid touts. ADO buses depart from outside Terminal 2 to downtown Cancún for MXN 102 and continue to Playa del Carmen and Tulum.The Tren Maya connects Terminal 4 to Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the broader Yucatán Peninsula. Car rental desks are located in all terminals; driving is straightforward on Highway 307.

Cancún Climate

Tropical climate with two distinct seasons. Dry season (December–April) brings warm, sunny weather at 25–32°C with low humidity, the peak tourist season and most reliable flying conditions. Wet season (May–November) is hot, humid, and prone to heavy afternoon downpours; thunderstorms can cause short ground delays.

Hurricane season runs June through November, peaking in September–October. Major storms (e.g., Wilma 2005, Zeta 2020) can close the airport for 12–48 hours. Monitor forecasts carefully from August through October. September is statistically the highest-risk month.

BWI–CUN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baltimore to Cancún route.
Route details
Distance1,391 mi / 2,239 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights19 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BWI
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m
Destination: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BWI to CUN flights.
Nonstop flights from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Cancún International Airport take about 3h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,391 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from BWI to CUN: Southwest Airlines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Tampa and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CUN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Cancún is 1 hour behind Baltimore.
Yes, return flights from CUN to BWI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD, ILG and PHL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BWI to CUN

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BWI to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BWI to CUN is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,391 miles (2,239 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Tampa and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Wilmington (ILG) and Philadelphia (PHL).