Cancún to Mexico City (CUN–NLU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2:59 PM
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Cancún to Mexico City
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 791 mi 2h 21m nonstop -1h behind 13 1-stop hubs

CUN–NLU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 791 miles in approximately 2h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CUN–NLU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 7 320 2h21 – Star Alliance –
F9 Frontier 7 320 2h21 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CM, F9
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CUN to NLU direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUN to NLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
DFW ~6h 15m OAX ~6h 44m MIA ~6h 58m CVG ~9h 5m JFK ~14h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
495
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Mexico City is 1 hour behind Cancún.
CUN: EST · NLU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 5:00 PM in Mexico City.
Distance & Flight Time
791 mi / 1,273 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 21m.
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.

Facts

CUN–NLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cancún to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance791 mi / 1,273 km
Flight time2h 21m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: CUN
Full nameCancún International Airport
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: NLU
Full nameFelipe Ángeles International Airport
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUN to NLU flights.
Nonstop flights from Cancún International Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport take approximately 2h 21m. The route covers 791 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines and Frontier.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from CUN to NLU. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DFW, OAX, MIA, CVG, JFK, GDL, LAX, PUJ, YYZ, IAH, CDG, PHL and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Mexico City is 1 hour behind Cancún.
Yes, return flights from NLU to CUN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CUN to NLU

Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines and Frontier. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CUN to NLU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUN to NLU ranges from 2 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 791 miles (1,273 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via DFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.