Cancún to Detroit (CUN–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,477 mi airlines 46/wk
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Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 12h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
NK286
NK Spirit
32S
10:50 AM
EST T3
3:33 PM
EDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1846
DL Delta
739
10:50 AM
EST T3
3:39 PM
EDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3853
AM Aeromexi
A21N
12:25 PM
EST T3
4:19 PM
EDT
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL618
DL Delta
32Q
12:28 PM
EST T3
5:27 PM
EDT
3h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1911
DL Delta
739
2:06 PM
EST T3
7:02 PM
EDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F9146
F9 Frontier
A20N
3:10 PM
EST T4
8:28 PM
EDT
4h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2015
DL Delta
739
4:04 PM
EST T3
9:00 PM
EDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3414
AM Aeromexi
739
4:04 PM
EST T3
9:00 PM
EDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2093
AF Air France
739
4:04 PM
EST T3
9:00 PM
EDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4068
AM Aeromexi
320
5:05 PM
EST T3
9:00 PM
EDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK285
NK Spirit
A20N
6:50 AM
EDT TN
9:40 AM
EST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1847
DL Delta
739
6:55 AM
EDT TM
9:50 AM
EST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3903
AM Aeromexi
A21N
7:07 AM
EDT TM
11:15 AM
EST
4h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F9147
F9 Frontier
A20N
7:51 AM
EDT
11:13 AM
EST
4h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL619
DL Delta
21N
8:30 AM
EDT TM
12:33 PM
EST
4h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM5033
AM Aeromexi
A21N
8:30 AM
EDT TM
12:33 PM
EST
4h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL578
DL Delta
739
11:51 AM
EDT TM
2:49 PM
EST
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4128
AM Aeromexi
320
12:00 PM
EDT TM
4:04 PM
EST
4h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2016
DL Delta
739
12:04 PM
EDT TM
3:04 PM
EST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3440
AM Aeromexi
739
12:04 PM
EDT TM
3:04 PM
EST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2998
WS WestJet
7M8
12:40 PM
EDT TM
3:56 PM
EST
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cancún to Detroit
5 carriers, 46 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 46 Flights/wk 1,477 mi 3h 43m nonstop +1h ahead 63 1-stop hubs

CUN–DTW is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,477 miles in approximately 3h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CUN–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 22 32Q, 739 3h49-3h59 SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 9 320, 739, A21N 3h54-3h56 SkyTeam
F9 Frontier 7 A20N 4h18
NK Spirit Airlines 7 32S 3h43
AF Air France 1 739 3h56 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AM
32Q Airbus A321neo – DL
32S Airbus A321 – NK
739 Boeing 737-900 – AF, AM, DL
A20NF9
A21NAM
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (32 flights/wk, 70%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + NK (14 flights/wk, 30%)
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 DTW direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
46
Outbound / wk
53
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUN to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,254
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 → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
DTW → CUN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,477 mi / 2,377 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 43m to 4h 18m.
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 DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

CUN–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cancún to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,477 mi / 2,377 km
Flight time3h 43m to 4h 18m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights46 out / 53 return
1-stop connections63 hubs
Origin: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUN to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Cancún International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take approximately 3h 43m to 4h 18m. The route covers 1,477 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines.
There are approximately 46 nonstop flights per week from CUN to DTW. The return direction has about 53 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAN, TEB, PBI, NAS, HPN, SJU, YYC, YLW, MCO, SAT, MIA, MTY, IAD, BOS, DUB, PIT, ATL, CMH, MDW, CHS, YUL, MAD, YOW, RDU, LHR, ORD, YYZ, BNA, PVD, PHL, IND, CVG, CLT, AUS, ORF, PDX, CLE, FLL, TPA, IAH, MSP, BWI, EWR, MKE, MEX, MSY, MCI, SEA, DFW, SLC, DEN, STL, LAX, PHX, AMS, JFK, PUJ, IST, SFO, QRO, CDG, FRA and FCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Cancún.
Yes, return flights from DTW 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 DTW

Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CUN to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUN to DTW ranges from 3 hours 43 minutes to 4 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,477 miles (2,377 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 53 return, totaling 99 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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