Cancún to Denver (CUN–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CUN–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,671 miles in approximately 4h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 82 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 21 | 7M9, A21N | 4h20-4h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 15 | 737, 7M8 | 4h08-4h25 | – | – | – |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | 321 | 4h02 | – | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Denver from Cancún
| Metric | CUN→DEN | CZM→DEN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from CUN | – | 37 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 43 | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 2m | 4h 47m |
Travel Essentials
CUN: EST · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
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.
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.
RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.
Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.
Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.
CUN–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CUN to DEN
Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CUN to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CUN to DEN ranges from 4 hours 2 minutes to 4 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,671 miles (2,689 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 58 return, totaling 101 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
82 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cozumel (CZM).