Cancún to Mexico City (CUN–NLU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CUN–NLU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Viva and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 791 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VB Viva | 42 | 320, 321 | 2h20 | – | – | – |
| Y4 Volaris Also: CM, F9 | 7 | 320 | 2h20 | – | – | CM, F9 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Mexico City from Cancún
| Metric | CUN→NLU | TQO→NLU | MID→NLU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CUN | – | 79 mi | 179 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 63 | 11 | 29 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h 10m | 1h 50m |
Travel Essentials
CUN: EST · NLU: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 5:00 PM in Mexico City.
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–NLU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CUN to NLU
Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) are connected by nonstop service from Viva and Volaris. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CUN to NLU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CUN to NLU ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 791 miles (1,273 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 133 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via DFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tulum (TQO), Mérida (MID) and Chetumal (CTM).