Cancún to St Louis (CUN–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CUN Airport Page →
1,241 mi airlines charter/private 29/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 10 flights Verified 27m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
F987+1
F9 Frontier
A21N
11:11 AM
EST T4
2:37 PM
CDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y42013cs
Y4 Volaris
32Q
11:13 AM
EST T4
2:39 PM
CDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1996
WN Southwest
737
12:31 PM
EST T4
3:33 PM
CDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1986
WN Southwest
B38M
3:20 PM
EST T4
6:25 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN217
WN Southwest
4:09 PM
EST
7:52 PM
CDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y42012cs
Y4 Volaris
A21N
6:00 AM
CDT T1
9:15 AM
EST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F986+1
F9 Frontier
32Q
6:30 AM
CDT T1
9:49 AM
EST
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1985
WN Southwest
B38M
7:05 AM
CDT T2
10:10 AM
EST
3h 5m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1995
WN Southwest
7M8
10:55 AM
CDT T2
2:00 PM
EST
3h 5m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2005
WN Southwest
737
11:50 AM
CDT T2
2:55 PM
EST
3h 5m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HOU Houston 5h 4m WN WN Houston (HOU) to St Louis flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 14m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to St Louis flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 34m ADB6NK WN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to St Louis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 40m AAAYBA A8AAAS Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to St Louis flights
MCO Orlando 5h 40m ADB6WN F9WNY4 Orlando (MCO) to St Louis flights
BNA Nashville 5h 42m WN WN Nashville (BNA) to St Louis flights
MDW Chicago 5h 43m WN JREWN Chicago (MDW) to St Louis flights
AUS Austin 5h 43m AAWN JTLUAWN Austin (AUS) to St Louis flights
SAT San Antonio 5h 44m SYWN WN San Antonio (SAT) to St Louis flights
IAH Houston 5h 50m F9NHNK CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to St Louis flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Cancún to St Louis
3 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,241 mi 3h 26m nonstop

CUN–STL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Frontier and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,241 miles in approximately 3h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CUN–STL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 15 737, B38M 3h02-3h43
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 7 A21N 3h26 Y4
AA American Airlines 0 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – Y4
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
A21N Airbus A321neo – F9
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (22 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 STL direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUN to STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,474
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 → STL
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
62%
Return
STL → CUN
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays →

Other ways to reach St Louis from Cancún

Nearby airports with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Metric CUN→STL MID→STL
Distance from CUN 179 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 29
Flight time 3h 26m 1h 32m
Airports within 200 miles of CUN with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
St Louis is 0 hours the same as Cancún.
CUN: EST · STL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 6:00 PM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
1,241 mi / 1,997 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 26m gate to gate.
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.

CUN–STL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cancún to St Louis route.
Route details
Distance1,241 mi / 1,997 km
Flight time3h 26m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights29 out / 29 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUN to STL flights.
Nonstop flights from Cancún International Airport to St. Louis Lambert International Airport take about 3h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 1,241 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from CUN to STL: Southwest Airlines, Frontier and American Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include William P. Hobby, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
Yes, return flights from STL to CUN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MID. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 STL

Cancún International Airport (CUN) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Frontier and American Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CUN to STL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUN to STL is about 3 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,241 miles (1,997 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via William P. Hobby, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mérida (MID).