Cancún to Philadelphia (CUN–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CUN–PHL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,471 miles in approximately 3h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 77 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA | 15 | 321, 738 | 3h46-3h55 | – | Oneworld | BA |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 9 | 32Q, A21N | 3h43-3h45 | – | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CUN: EST · PHL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
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.
SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.
Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.
Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.
CUN–PHL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CUN to PHL
Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Frontier. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CUN to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CUN to PHL ranges from 3 hours 43 minutes to 3 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,471 miles (2,367 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 69 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
77 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SFB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.