Minneapolis to Cancún (MSP–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,687 mi airlines charter/private 17/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 12m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SY573
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SY Sun Country
738 Seat map
6:00 AM
CDT T2
9:56 AM
EST
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1881
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DL Delta
321 Seat map
8:50 AM
CDT T1
12:56 PM
EST
4h 6m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL648
Starts Oct 10 Seat map
DL Delta
321 Seat map
10:22 AM
CDT T1
2:25 PM
EST
4h 3m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY574
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SY Sun Country
738 Seat map
11:00 AM
EST T4
3:06 PM
CDT
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1878
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DL Delta
321 Seat map
2:06 PM
EST T3
6:30 PM
CDT
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
ATL Atlanta 5h 49m AFAMDL AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Cancún flights
IAH Houston 6h 1m AMDLNZ NHUA Houston (IAH) to Cancún flights
STL St Louis 6h 5m AFAMDL F9WNY4 St Louis (STL) to Cancún flights
MDW Chicago 6h 5m AFDLVS WN Chicago (MDW) to Cancún flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 6m AAAFAM AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cancún flights
BNA Nashville 6h 6m AFDLKE WN Nashville (BNA) to Cancún flights
ORD Chicago 6h 19m AAACAF AAEKF9 Chicago (ORD) to Cancún flights
MCO Orlando 6h 20m AFDLF9 ADB6WN Orlando (MCO) to Cancún flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 27m AAAFBA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Cancún flights
MIA Miami 6h 31m AADLG3 AALA Miami (MIA) to Cancún flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Minneapolis to Cancún
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,687 mi 4h 3m nonstop

MSP–CUN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,687 miles in approximately 4h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–CUN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM 14 321 4h03-4h06 83% SkyTeam AM
SY Sun Country Airlines 3 738 3h56 83%
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (14 flights/wk, 82%)
Unaffiliated: SY (3 flights/wk, 18%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to CUN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to CUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,962
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
MSP → CUN
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Return
CUN → MSP
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cancún is 0 hours the same as Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · CUN: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Cancún.
Distance & Flight Time
1,687 mi / 2,714 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 3m 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 MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

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.

MSP–CUN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Cancún route.
Route details
Distance1,687 mi / 2,714 km
Flight time4h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to CUN flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Cancún International Airport take about 4h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 1,687 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MSP to CUN: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and St. Louis Lambert.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CUN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from CUN to MSP 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 MSP to CUN

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to CUN is about 4 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,687 miles (2,714 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and St. Louis Lambert. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.