Cancún to Gander (CUN–YQX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,620 mi airlines charter/private
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
YYZ Toronto 12h 52m ACF8PD → AC Toronto (YYZ) to Gander flights
YYT St. John's ~7h 58m → PB St. John's (YYT) to Gander flights
YHZ Halifax ~8h 10m WS → AC Halifax (YHZ) to Gander flights
CLT Charlotte ~12h 17m AA → Charlotte (CLT) to Gander flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Cancún to Gander
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,620 mi 5h 40m nonstop +2.5h ahead

CUN–YQX had nonstop service from WestJet, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,620 miles in 5h 40m.

Also explore CUN Routes YQX Routes CUN Live Flights YQX Live Flights
All flights from Gander (YQX) Gander to Cancún flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CUN–YQX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CUN to YQX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
YYT ~7h 58m YHZ ~8h 10m CLT ~12h 17m YYZ ~12h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
82
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
+2.5h
Gander is 2.5 hours ahead of Cancún.
CUN: EST · YQX: NDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 8.5:00 PM in Gander.
Distance & Flight Time
2,620 mi / 4,216 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 40m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–YQX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cancún to Gander route.
Route details
Distance2,620 mi / 4,216 km
Flight time5h 40m
Time difference+2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CUN
Full nameCancún International Airport
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: YQX
Full nameGander International Airport
IATA / ICAOYQX / CYQX
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
Elevation496 ft / 151 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUN to YQX flights.
Nonstop flights from Cancún International Airport to Gander International Airport take about 5h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 2,620 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CUN to YQX: WestJet. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 40m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson.
Gander is 2.5 hours ahead of Cancún.
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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CUN to YQX

Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Gander International Airport (YQX) had nonstop service from WestJet, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CUN to YQX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUN to YQX is about 5 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,620 miles (4,216 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.