Cancún to Philadelphia (CUN–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,471 mi airlines 40/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA1971
AA American
321
11:10 AM
EST T3
3:59 PM
EDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F990
F9 Frontier
A21N
11:40 AM
EST T4
3:22 PM
EDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1840
BA British
321
12:10 PM
EST T3
4:00 PM
EDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2175
AA American
321
12:31 PM
EST T3
5:06 PM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F9114
F9 Frontier
A21N
1:48 PM
EST T4
5:35 PM
EDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1116
AA American
321
4:09 PM
EST T3
9:10 PM
EDT
4h 1m
M T W T F S S
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F991
F9 Frontier
321
6:15 AM
EDT TE
10:32 AM
EST
4h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA1752
AA American
321
7:00 AM
EDT TA
10:10 AM
EST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA1262
AA American
321
8:02 AM
EDT TA
11:18 AM
EST
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
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F9115
F9 Frontier
321
8:45 AM
EDT TE
1:08 PM
EST
4h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA805
AA American
321
12:50 PM
EDT TA
4:11 PM
EST
4h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cancún to Philadelphia
3 carriers, 40 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 1,471 mi 3h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 60 1-stop hubs

CUN–PHL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Frontier and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,471 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CUN–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 19 321 3h35-4h01 Oneworld
F9 Frontier 14 A21N 3h42-3h47
BA British Airways 7 321 3h50 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA, BA
A21NF9
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + BA (26 flights/wk, 65%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (14 flights/wk, 35%)
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 PHL direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUN to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,137
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 → PHL
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
PHL → CUN
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,471 mi / 2,367 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m to 4h 1m.
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 PHL

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.

Philadelphia Climate

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

Key statistics for the Cancún to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance1,471 mi / 2,367 km
Flight time3h 35m to 4h 1m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights40 out / 33 return
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUN to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Cancún International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 3h 35m to 4h 1m. The route covers 1,471 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, British Airways and Frontier.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from CUN to PHL. The return direction has about 33 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, HPN, PBI, NAS, BWI, JFK, HOU, SAT, YHZ, NLU, SJU, PDX, SEA, LIS, MIA, DUB, FLL, CDG, MCO, DTW, MSP, ATL, ORF, YUL, BNA, FRA, IAD, STL, MCI, CMH, ORD, YYZ, TPA, AMS, CLE, RDU, MSY, IAH, PVD, MDW, CLT, LAX, CHS, DFW, BOS, SLC, PIT, SFO, FCO, MEX, CVG, MKE, PHX, AUS, IND, DEN, PUJ, LHR, ZRH and MAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Cancún.
Yes, return flights from PHL 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 PHL

Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, British Airways and Frontier. With 40 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 35 minutes to 4 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,471 miles (2,367 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 73 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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