Las Vegas to Cancún (LAS–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,995 mi airlines charter/private 5/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 53m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN169
WN Southwest
738
7:45 AM
PDT T1
2:15 PM
EST
4h 30m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN171
WN Southwest
7M8
3:33 PM
EST T4
5:56 PM
PDT
4h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
HOU Houston 6h 6m JTLWN WN Houston (HOU) to Cancún flights
IAH Houston 6h 14m F9NKUA F9NKUA Houston (IAH) to Cancún flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 28m AAASBA AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Cancún flights
MTY Monterrey 6h 34m VB AVF9VB Monterrey (MTY) to Cancún flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 35m AAAYBA AAAYF9 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cancún flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 50m AAACAF AAAMDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Cancún flights
DEN Denver 6h 54m ACCMF9 F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Cancún flights
MEX Mexico City 6h 56m AMF9VB AFAMAR Mexico City (MEX) to Cancún flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 15m AMDLEJA DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Cancún flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 29m AFAMDL AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Cancún flights
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Las Vegas to Cancún
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,995 mi 4h 30m nonstop +2h ahead

LAS–CUN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,995 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAS–CUN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 5 738 4h30 55%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (5 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, LAS to CUN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAS to CUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,453
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
LAS → CUN
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Return
CUN → LAS
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAS delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Cancún is 2 hours ahead of Las Vegas.
LAS: PDT · CUN: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Las Vegas, it's 8:00 PM in Cancún.
Distance & Flight Time
1,995 mi / 3,210 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 30m 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 to LAS

The airport is 5 miles from the Strip; ride-shares and taxis take 10–20 minutes from the Strip ($15–25). There is no rail link.The Las Vegas Monorail does not serve the airport. RTC bus Route 109 connects the airport to the Strip ($2, 20–30 min), but luggage handling is inconvenient. Hotel shuttles from major resorts are the most hassle-free option and often free for guests.

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.

LAS–CUN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Las Vegas to Cancún route.
Route details
Distance1,995 mi / 3,210 km
Flight time4h 30m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAS
IATA / ICAOLAS / KLAS
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr56.5M
Elevation2,181 ft / 665 m
Destination: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAS to CUN flights.
Nonstop flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Cancún International Airport take about 4h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,995 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LAS to CUN: Southwest Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include William P. Hobby, George Bush Intercontinental and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Cancún is 2 hours ahead of Las Vegas.
Yes, return flights from CUN to LAS 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 LAS to CUN

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAS to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAS to CUN is about 4 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,995 miles (3,210 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via William P. Hobby, George Bush Intercontinental and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.