Miami to Cancún (MIA–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MIA–CUN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Aeromexico and Electra Airways lead the route. The flight covers 531 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 114 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 33 | 321, 738, A21N | 1h52-2h06 | Oneworld | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 7 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| E7 Electra Airways | 1 | 734 | 1h25 | – | – | |
| LA LATAM Chile | 1 | 789 | 2h05 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Cancún from Miami
| Metric | MIA→CUN | FLL→CUN | RSW→CUN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MIA | – | 21 mi | 104 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | 42 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h 50m | 1h 36m |
| Departure OTP | 56% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MIA: EDT · CUN: EST
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, 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.
Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.
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.
MIA–CUN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MIA to CUN
Miami International Airport (MIA) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Aeromexico, Electra Airways and LATAM Chile. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MIA to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MIA to CUN ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 531 miles (855 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 99 return, totaling 134 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
114 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 Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Fort Myers (RSW) and Vero Beach (VRB).