Cancún to Cincinnati / Covington (CUN–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,251 mi airlines 8/wk
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Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 6h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AM3149
AM Aeromexi
738
9:40 AM
EST T3
2:01 PM
EDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3058
AM Aeromexi
738
9:40 AM
EST T3
2:01 PM
EDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL283
DL Delta
738
9:40 AM
EST T3
2:01 PM
EDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1553
AA American
738
10:55 AM
EST T3
3:26 PM
EDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F926
F9 Frontier
32Q
11:54 AM
EST T4
4:22 PM
EDT
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G44902
G4 Allegiant
320
5:09 PM
EST
8:22 PM
EDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3166
AM Aeromexi
738
6:10 AM
EDT
8:40 AM
EST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL284
DL Delta
738
6:10 AM
EDT T3
8:40 AM
EST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1553
AA American
738
7:15 AM
EDT T3
9:55 AM
EST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB343
VB Viva
A20N
7:30 AM
EDT
9:43 AM
EST
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
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F927
F9 Frontier
32Q
8:00 AM
EDT
10:44 AM
EST
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3155
AM Aeromexi
738
8:05 AM
EDT
11:33 AM
EST
3h 28m
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 Cincinnati / Covington
5 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,251 mi 3h 13m nonstop +1h ahead 59 1-stop hubs

CUN–CVG is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier, Aeromexico and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,251 miles in approximately 3h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CUN–CVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 3 32Q 3h28
AM Aeromexico 2 738 3h21 SkyTeam
AA American Airlines 1 738 3h31 Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 1 738 3h21 SkyTeam
G4 Allegiant Air 1 320 3h13
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
32Q Airbus A321neo – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AM, DL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + G4 (4 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: AM + DL (3 flights/wk, 38%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 13%)
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 CVG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUN to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,359
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 → CVG
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
71%
Return
CVG → CUN
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CVG delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Cincinnati / Covington is 1 hour ahead of Cancún.
CUN: EST · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 7:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
1,251 mi / 2,013 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 13m to 3h 31m.
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–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cancún to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance1,251 mi / 2,013 km
Flight time3h 13m to 3h 31m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights8 out / 9 return
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUN to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Cancún International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take approximately 3h 13m to 3h 31m. The route covers 1,251 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Allegiant Air.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from CUN to CVG. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SFB, RDU, PBI, IND, MKE, CMH, PIT, HPN, NLU, QRO, YHM, STL, GDL, PVD, PTY, COS, SJU, TPA, YYC, YEG, MIA, PDX, SFO, LAX, YVR, MCO, MCI, CHS, MEX, IAH, ATL, CLT, BNA, FLL, DTW, LHR, CDG, IAD, ORD, EWR, FRA, MXP, BWI, PHL, DEN, SLC, JFK, PHX, MDW, DFW, MSP, YYZ, BOS, MSY, MTY, SEA, PUJ, AUS and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cincinnati / Covington is 1 hour ahead of Cancún.
Yes, return flights from CVG 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 CVG

Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Allegiant Air. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CUN to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUN to CVG ranges from 3 hours 13 minutes to 3 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,251 miles (2,013 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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