Fort Lauderdale to Cancún (FLL–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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FLL–CUN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 549 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 71 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue | 18 | 320 | 1h55-2h03 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 14 | 32B, A21N | 1h56-2h10 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Cancún from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→CUN | MIA→CUN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 32 | 44 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 1h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 66% | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · CUN: EST
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in Cancún.
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.
Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).
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.
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.
FLL–CUN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FLL to CUN
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and Spirit Airlines. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FLL to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to CUN ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 549 miles (884 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via APF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA).