Dallas to Cancún (DAL–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DAL Airport Page →
1,020 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 42 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: VistaJet Limited.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AUS Austin 4h 15m EJALXJWN AAWN Austin (AUS) to Cancún flights
MSY New Orleans 4h 20m WN NKWN New Orleans (MSY) to Cancún flights
HOU Houston 4h 20m WNXE WN Houston (HOU) to Cancún flights
MIA Miami 5h 42m WN AALAQR Miami (MIA) to Cancún flights
MCO Orlando 5h 45m LXJWN ADB6F9 Orlando (MCO) to Cancún flights
TUL Tulsa 5h 48m LXJWN SY Tulsa (TUL) to Cancún flights
TPA Tampa 5h 50m WN B6 Tampa (TPA) to Cancún flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 50m AFAMDL AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Cancún flights
MCI Kansas City 5h 55m WN WN Kansas City (MCI) to Cancún flights
BNA Nashville 5h 55m WN WN Nashville (BNA) to Cancún flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dallas to Cancún
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,020 mi 2h 23m nonstop

DAL–CUN had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 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 1,020 miles in 2h 23m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DAL–CUN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GXA GXA 0 66%
TWY TWY 0 66%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GXA + TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to CUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,204
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
DAL → CUN
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Return
CUN → DAL
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAL delays →

Other ways to reach Cancún from Dallas

Nearby airports with service to Cancún International Airport.
Metric DAL→CUN DFW→CUN FTW→CUN
Distance from DAL 12 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 9 1
Weekly flights 143
Flight time 2h 23m 2h 32m 2h 21m
Departure OTP 66%
Airports within 200 miles of DAL with service to Cancún International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 6:00 PM in Cancún.
Distance & Flight Time
1,020 mi / 1,641 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 23m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Getting from CUN

Authorised airport taxis operate from a voucher desk inside each terminal. Fares to the Hotel Zone run MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) and to downtown Cancún MXN 200–300. Purchase tickets inside before exiting to avoid touts. ADO buses depart from outside Terminal 2 to downtown Cancún for MXN 102 and continue to Playa del Carmen and Tulum.The Tren Maya connects Terminal 4 to Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the broader Yucatán Peninsula. Car rental desks are located in all terminals; driving is straightforward on Highway 307.

Cancún Climate

Tropical climate with two distinct seasons. Dry season (December–April) brings warm, sunny weather at 25–32°C with low humidity, the peak tourist season and most reliable flying conditions. Wet season (May–November) is hot, humid, and prone to heavy afternoon downpours; thunderstorms can cause short ground delays.

Hurricane season runs June through November, peaking in September–October. Major storms (e.g., Wilma 2005, Zeta 2020) can close the airport for 12–48 hours. Monitor forecasts carefully from August through October. September is statistically the highest-risk month.

DAL–CUN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Cancún route.
Route details
Distance1,020 mi / 1,641 km
Flight time2h 23m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
Destination: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAL to CUN flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Love Field to Cancún International Airport take about 2h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 1,020 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from DAL to CUN. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 23m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Austin Bergstrom, Louis Armstrong New Orleans and William P. Hobby.
Yes, return flights from CUN to DAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW and FTW. 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 DAL to CUN

Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 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.

DAL to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to CUN is about 2 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,020 miles (1,641 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Louis Armstrong New Orleans and William P. Hobby. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Fort Worth (FTW).