Cancún to Fort Lauderdale (CUN–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CUN–FLL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 549 miles in approximately 1h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 82 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: AD | 14 | 320, BCS3 | 1h42-1h47 | – | – | AD |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 7 | 321 | 1h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Cancún
| Metric | CUN→FLL | CZM→FLL | MID→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CUN | – | 37 mi | 179 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 42m | 1h 31m | 1h 50m |
Travel Essentials
CUN: EST · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
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.
Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.
Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.
Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.
CUN–FLL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CUN to FLL
Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and Spirit Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CUN to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CUN to FLL ranges from 1 hours 42 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 549 miles (884 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
82 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SUA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cozumel (CZM) and Mérida (MID).