Guatemala City to Cancún (GUA–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AV650
AV avianca
32N
10:15 AM
CST
1:05 PM
EST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y43930
Y4 Volaris
320
11:22 AM
EST T2
12:01 PM
CST
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
N34319
N3 Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V.
320
12:30 PM
EST T2
1:09 PM
CST
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV651
AV avianca
32N
2:00 PM
EST T2
2:40 PM
CST
1h 40m
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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Guatemala City to Cancún
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 507 mi 1h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 18 1-stop hubs

GUA–CUN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. avianca leads the route. The flight covers 507 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GUA–CUN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 4 32N 1h50 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – AV
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GUA to CUN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GUA to CUN.
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One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
923
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.

Other ways to reach Cancún from Guatemala City

Nearby airports with service to Cancún International Airport.
Metric GUA→CUN SAL→CUN
Distance from GUA 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 4 4
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 29m
Airports within 200 miles of GUA with service to Cancún International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Cancún is 1 hour ahead of Guatemala City.
GUA: CST · CUN: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Guatemala City, it's 7:00 PM in Cancún.
Distance & Flight Time
507 mi / 816 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m.
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.

GUA–CUN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guatemala City to Cancún route.
Route details
Distance507 mi / 816 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 15 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: GUA
IATA / ICAOGUA / MGGT
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation4,952 ft / 1,509 m
Destination: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GUA to CUN flights.
Nonstop flights from La Aurora International Airport to Cancún International Airport take approximately 1h 50m. The route covers 507 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: avianca.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from GUA to CUN. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSY, EWR, IAD, MDE, SAL, JFK, MEX, IAH, FLL, MIA, MCO, ATL, ORD, DFW, PTY, BOG, YUL and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cancún is 1 hour ahead of Guatemala City.
Yes, return flights from CUN to GUA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GUA to CUN

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are connected by nonstop service from avianca. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GUA to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GUA to CUN ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 507 miles (816 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MSY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL).