Cancún to Columbus (CUN–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,331 mi airlines 3/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN613
WN Southwest
B38M
11:30 AM
EST T4
3:55 PM
EDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2914
AA American
738
12:50 PM
EST T3
5:30 PM
EDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN610
WN Southwest
738
6:20 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
EST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA745
AA American
738
9:01 AM
EDT
12:50 PM
EST
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Cancún to Columbus
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,331 mi 3h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 42 1-stop hubs

CUN–CMH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,331 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CUN–CMH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 2 B38M 3h25
AA American Airlines 1 738 3h40 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (2 flights/wk, 67%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 33%)
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 CMH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUN to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,955
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 → CMH
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
CMH → CUN
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CMH delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 7:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
1,331 mi / 2,142 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m to 3h 40m.
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.

CUN–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cancún to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance1,331 mi / 2,142 km
Flight time3h 25m to 3h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUN to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from Cancún International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take approximately 3h 25m to 3h 40m. The route covers 1,331 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from CUN to CMH. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, IND, CVG, CLE, TEB, MKE, PIT, HPN, YUL, MCI, YYC, MIA, CHS, MCO, BWI, ATL, DFW, FLL, BNA, CLT, MDW, TPA, STL, DTW, MSP, IAD, ORD, IAH, JFK, PHL, EWR, LAX, PHX, RDU, DEN, HOU, BOS, AUS, YYZ, SEA, SFO and SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Cancún.
Yes, return flights from CMH to CUN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 CMH

Cancún International Airport (CUN) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CUN to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUN to CMH ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,331 miles (2,142 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.