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

CUN Airport Page →
1,331 mi airlines charter/private 5/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 26m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN615
WN Southwest
7S7
11:45 AM
EST T4
4:00 PM
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN613
WN Southwest
B38M
12:10 PM
EST T4
4:25 PM
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN610
WN Southwest
B38M
6:20 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
EST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN612
WN Southwest
738
7:20 AM
EDT
9:40 AM
EST
3h 20m
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
TPA Tampa 5h 3m B6 WN Tampa (TPA) to Columbus flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 9m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbus flights
MCO Orlando 5h 28m ADB6WN F9NKWN Orlando (MCO) to Columbus flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 29m AA AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbus flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 48m NKWN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Columbus flights
HOU Houston 5h 54m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Columbus flights
DTW Detroit 5h 58m DL AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Columbus flights
IAH Houston 6h 5m F9NHNK NZUA Houston (IAH) to Columbus flights
BNA Nashville 6h 7m WN WN Nashville (BNA) to Columbus flights
YYZ Toronto 6h 12m ACF8PD ACHRTTP Toronto (YYZ) to Columbus flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Cancún to Columbus
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,331 mi 3h 15m nonstop +1h ahead

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 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 5 7S7, B38M 3h15
AA American Airlines 0 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (5 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (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 CMH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUN to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,988
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
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
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 15m 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.

CUN–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cancún to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance1,331 mi / 2,142 km
Flight time3h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 3h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,331 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CUN to CMH: Southwest Airlines and American 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 Tampa, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Orlando.
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 Southwest Airlines and American Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CUN to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUN to CMH is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,331 miles (2,142 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tampa, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.