Charleston to Cancún (CHS–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MX396
MX Breeze Airways
BCS3
3:15 PM
EDT
4:55 PM
EST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX397
MX Breeze Airways
BCS3
5:55 PM
EST T4
9:30 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
MIA Miami 4h 37m AABAQR AAE7LA Miami (MIA) to Cancún flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 50m AFAMDL AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Cancún flights
BNA Nashville 5h 17m WN WN Nashville (BNA) to Cancún flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 32m AABA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Cancún flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 45m DCMEJAWN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Cancún flights
IAH Houston 6h 5m NZUA F9NHUA Houston (IAH) to Cancún flights
IAD Dulles 6h 8m ACCMOS UA Dulles (IAD) to Cancún flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 33m AAASAY AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cancún flights
MDW Chicago 6h 43m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Cancún flights
JFK New York 6h 52m AFATB6 AAAMB6 New York (JFK) to Cancún flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Charleston to Cancún
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 920 mi 2h 40m nonstop -1h behind

CHS–CUN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Breeze Airways leads the route. The flight covers 920 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CHS–CUN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 1 BCS3 2h40 100%
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (1 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, CHS to CUN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHS to CUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,807
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
CHS → CUN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
CUN → CHS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CHS delays →

Other ways to reach Cancún from Charleston

Nearby airports with service to Cancún International Airport.
Metric CHS→CUN CLT→CUN
Distance from CHS 168 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 1 28
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 55m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CHS with service to Cancún International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Charleston, it's 5:00 PM in Cancún.
Distance & Flight Time
920 mi / 1,481 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m 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.

CHS–CUN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charleston to Cancún route.
Route details
Distance920 mi / 1,481 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHS
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHS to CUN flights.
Nonstop flights from Charleston International Airport to Cancún International Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 920 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CHS to CUN: Breeze Airways.
This route has limited weekly 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 Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville.
Cancún is 1 hour behind Charleston.
Yes, return flights from CUN to CHS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLT. 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 CHS to CUN

Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CHS to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHS to CUN is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 920 miles (1,481 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlotte (CLT).