Monterrey to Cancún (MTY–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MTY–CUN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Viva and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 900 miles in approximately 2h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VB Viva Also: AV | 65 | 320, 321 | 2h06-2h25 | – | – | AV |
| Y4 Volaris Also: F9 | 28 | 320, 32N | 2h17 | – | – | F9 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Cancún from Monterrey
| Metric | MTY→CUN | SLW→CUN | REX→CUN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MTY | – | 54 mi | 118 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 135 | 2 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 6m | 2h 25m | 2h 5m |
Travel Essentials
MTY: CST · CUN: EST
When it's 6:00 PM in Monterrey, it's 7:00 PM in Cancún.
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.
MTY–CUN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MTY to CUN
Monterrey International Airport (MTY) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are connected by nonstop service from Viva and Volaris. With 135 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MTY to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MTY to CUN ranges from 2 hours 6 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 900 miles (1,448 km). There are approximately 135 weekly flights outbound and 113 return, totaling 248 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Saltillo (SLW) and Reynosa (REX).