Mexico City to Cancún (NLU–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
NLU–CUN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Viva and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 791 miles in approximately 2h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VB Viva | 39 | 320, 321 | 2h05-2h20 | – | – | – |
| Y4 Volaris Also: CM, F9 | 7 | 320 | 2h15 | – | – | CM, F9 |
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 | 15 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 60 | 341 | 63 |
| Flight time | 2h 13m | 1h 35m | 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 Viva and Volaris. With 60 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NLU to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NLU to CUN is about 2 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 791 miles (1,273 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 51 return, totaling 111 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Angel Albino Corzo, General Heriberto Jara and Xoxocotlán. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX), Toluca (TLC) and Puebla (PBC).