Cancún to Charlotte (CUN–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CUN Airport Page →
1,043 mi airlines charter/private 26/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 27m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA2248
AA American
321
10:34 AM
EST T3
2:37 PM
EDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2792
AA American
321
12:11 PM
EST T3
4:18 PM
EDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA792
AA American
321
2:35 PM
EST T3
6:47 PM
EDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1192
AA American
321
3:35 PM
EST T3
7:47 PM
EDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA881
AA American
321
7:39 AM
EDT
9:34 AM
EST
2h 55m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA895
AA American
321
9:05 AM
EDT
11:06 AM
EST
3h 1m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA886
AA American
321
11:34 AM
EDT
1:35 PM
EST
3h 1m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1778
AA American
321
1:25 PM
EDT
3:07 PM
EST
2h 42m
34%
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 4h 49m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
TPA Tampa 4h 58m B6 AAIB Tampa (TPA) to Charlotte flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 6m ADB6 AAB6BA Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Charlotte flights
BNA Nashville 5h 7m WN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte flights
MSY New Orleans 5h 8m MXWN AABA New Orleans (MSY) to Charlotte flights
MCO Orlando 5h 28m ADB6WN AAF9G3 Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte flights
MIA Miami 5h 35m AABAIB AABAF9 Miami (MIA) to Charlotte flights
STL St Louis 5h 50m F9WNY4 AABAWN St Louis (STL) to Charlotte flights
CMH Columbus 5h 54m WN AABAEJA Columbus (CMH) to Charlotte flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 59m WN AABAEJA Baltimore (BWI) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cancún to Charlotte
2 carriers, 26 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,043 mi 3h 10m nonstop +1h ahead

CUN–CLT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,043 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CUN–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 26 321 3h03-3h12 Oneworld
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 0 Y4
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (26 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CUN to CLT direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUN to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,820
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
CUN → CLT
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
66%
Return
CLT → CUN
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
28%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Cancún

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric CUN→CLT CZM→CLT
Distance from CUN 37 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 26 1
Flight time 3h 10m 3h 8m
Airports within 200 miles of CUN with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Cancún.
CUN: EST · CLT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 7:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
1,043 mi / 1,679 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

Getting to CUN

ADO buses run from downtown Cancún bus terminal to the airport for MXN 102 (about USD $5) in 20–25 minutes. The Tren Maya (Maya Train) opened a station at CUN Airport (Terminal 4), connecting to the broader Yucatán rail network. Taxis from the Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera) cost MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) depending on the zone.Authorized taxis from the airport are sold by ticket inside the terminal; agree on the fare before leaving the building to avoid inflated street prices. Uber is blocked from airport pick-ups by local taxi concessions; use the authorised taxi stand. Car rental is available at all four terminals.

Getting from CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

CUN–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cancún to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance1,043 mi / 1,679 km
Flight time3h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights26 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUN to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Cancún International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 3h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,043 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CUN to CLT: American Airlines and Frontier.
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.
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Cancún.
Yes, return flights from CLT to CUN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CZM. 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 CUN to CLT

Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Frontier. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CUN to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUN to CLT is about 3 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,043 miles (1,679 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 54 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 Cozumel (CZM).