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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MX397
MX Mexicana
BCS3
5:55 PM
EST T4
9:30 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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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
FLL Fort Lauderdale 4h 16m ADB6MX ADB6NK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Cancún flights
MIA Miami 4h 29m AABAEJA AAE7LA Miami (MIA) to Cancún flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 38m AFAMDL AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Cancún flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 16m AABAXSR AA Charlotte (CLT) to Cancún flights
IAH Houston 6h 3m NZUA F9NKUA Houston (IAH) to Cancún flights
BWI Baltimore 6h 5m LNXWN NKWN Baltimore (BWI) to Cancún flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 34m AAASAY AAAYF9 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cancún flights
DTW Detroit 6h 50m AFDLVS DL Detroit (DTW) to Cancún flights
IAD Dulles 6h 56m ACCMEJA UA Dulles (IAD) to Cancún flights
MDW Chicago 7h 5m EJAWN WN Chicago (MDW) to Cancún flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Charleston to Cancún
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CHS and CUN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHS to CUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,818
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 3
Weekly flights 28
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.
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
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
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.
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 Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, Miami and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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