Cancún to Edmonton (CUN–YEG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WS2303
WS WestJet
7M8
6:53 AM
EST T4
11:56 AM
MDT
6h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2605
WS WestJet
7M8
3:38 PM
EST T4
9:22 PM
MDT
6h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2305
WS WestJet
738
3:50 PM
EST T4
9:14 PM
MDT
6h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2677
WS WestJet
73H
4:00 PM
EST T4
9:24 PM
MDT
6h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2301
WS WestJet
73H
5:45 PM
EST T4
12:14 AM+1
MDT
7h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC2201
AC Air Canada
7M8
6:25 PM
EST T3
12:23 AM+1
MDT
6h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2604
WS WestJet
738
8:25 AM
MDT
3:19 PM
EST
5h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2304
WS WestJet
B38M
8:47 AM
MDT
3:04 PM
EST
5h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2300
WS WestJet
738
9:00 AM
MDT
3:44 PM
EST
5h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC2200
AC Air Canada
7M8
10:33 AM
MDT
4:56 PM
EST
5h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2302
WS WestJet
7M8
10:55 PM
MDT
5:40 AM+1
EST
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Cancún to Edmonton
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 2,638 mi 6h 3m nonstop -1h behind 22 1-stop hubs

CUN–YEG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 2,638 miles in approximately 6h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CUN–YEG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 18 738, 73H, 7M8 6h03-7h29
AC Air Canada 3 7M8 6h58 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WS
73H Boeing 737-800 – WS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC, WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (18 flights/wk, 86%)
Star Alliance: AC (3 flights/wk, 14%)
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 YEG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUN to YEG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
933
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 → YEG
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
33%
Return
YEG → CUN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YEG delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Edmonton is 1 hour behind Cancún.
CUN: EST · YEG: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 5:00 PM in Edmonton.
Distance & Flight Time
2,638 mi / 4,246 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 3m to 7h 29m.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders flying to Canada can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) if they hold a valid US non-immigrant visa or have held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years. The eTA costs CAD 7 and is processed within minutes. It covers air travel only.

If you don't meet those conditions, you need a Canadian visitor visa instead. Approved visitor visas are typically multiple-entry, valid for up to 10 years. The eTA does not apply to land or sea crossings. Those require a visitor visa regardless.

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–YEG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cancún to Edmonton route.
Route details
Distance2,638 mi / 4,246 km
Flight time6h 3m to 7h 29m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 22 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: YEG
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUN to YEG flights.
Nonstop flights from Cancún International Airport to Edmonton International Airport take approximately 6h 3m to 7h 29m. The route covers 2,638 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and WestJet.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from CUN to YEG. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS, SLC, ATL, YOW, DEN, MCO, YUL, SEA, YYJ, YWG, PHX, YYC, YYZ, YVR, AMS, YLW, YQR, YXE, IAH, MSP, LAX and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Edmonton is 1 hour behind Cancún.
Yes, return flights from YEG 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 YEG

Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and WestJet. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CUN to YEG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUN to YEG ranges from 6 hours 3 minutes to 7 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,638 miles (4,246 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via AUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.