Mexico City to Cancún (NLU–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
NLU–CUN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 791 miles in approximately 2h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM Copa Airlines | 7 | 320 | 2h16 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | 320 | 2h16 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Cancún from Mexico City
| Metric | NLU→CUN | MEX→CUN | TLC→CUN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NLU | – | 22 mi | 46 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 10 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 259 | 49 |
| Flight time | 2h 16m | 1h 25m | 2h 15m |
Travel Essentials
NLU: CST · CUN: EST
When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, 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.
NLU–CUN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NLU to CUN
Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines and Frontier. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
NLU to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NLU to CUN ranges from 2 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 791 miles (1,273 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via CVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX), Toluca (TLC) and Puebla (PBC).