Los Angeles to Cancún (LAX–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LAX–CUN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,117 miles in approximately 4h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 102 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 19 | 739, B39M | 4h45-4h49 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: AA, HA | 7 | 7M9 | 4h35 | Oneworld | AA, HA | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, LY | 7 | A21N | 4h36 | SkyTeam | AM, LY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · CUN: EST
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 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.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
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.
LAX–CUN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to CUN
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to CUN ranges from 4 hours 35 minutes to 4 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,117 miles (3,407 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 119 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
102 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.