Norfolk to Cancún (ORF–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MX422
MX Mexicana
BCS3
1:14 PM
EDT
3:44 PM
EST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX423
MX Mexicana
BCS3
4:44 PM
EST T4
9:04 PM
EDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
MCO Orlando 4h 53m F9MXWN ADB6WN Orlando (MCO) to Cancún flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 14m AFAMDL AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Cancún flights
MIA Miami 5h 44m AAQR AALAQR Miami (MIA) to Cancún flights
IAD Dulles 5h 44m ACAVCM UA Dulles (IAD) to Cancún flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 45m AA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Cancún flights
TPA Tampa 5h 50m MX B6 Tampa (TPA) to Cancún flights
IAH Houston 6h 17m NZUA F9NKUA Houston (IAH) to Cancún flights
MDW Chicago 6h 25m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Cancún flights
BNA Nashville 6h 25m WN WN Nashville (BNA) to Cancún flights
EWR Newark 6h 41m ACNXCUA B6UA Newark (EWR) to Cancún flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Norfolk to Cancún
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,269 mi 3h 30m nonstop -1h behind

ORF–CUN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 1,269 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORF–CUN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 2 BCS3 3h30 100%
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORF to CUN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORF to CUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,529
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
ORF → CUN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
CUN → ORF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORF delays →

Other ways to reach Cancún from Norfolk

Nearby airports with service to Cancún International Airport.
Metric ORF→CUN IAD→CUN
Distance from ORF 157 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 2 14
Flight time 3h 30m 3h 42m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ORF with service to Cancún International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Cancún is 1 hour behind Norfolk.
ORF: EDT · CUN: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk, it's 5:00 PM in Cancún.
Distance & Flight Time
1,269 mi / 2,043 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m 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 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.

ORF–CUN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Norfolk to Cancún route.
Route details
Distance1,269 mi / 2,043 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORF
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORF to CUN flights.
Nonstop flights from Norfolk International Airport to Cancún International Airport take about 3h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,269 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ORF to CUN: Mexicana.
This route has limited weekly 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 Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Miami.
Cancún is 1 hour behind Norfolk.
Yes, return flights from CUN to ORF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 ORF to CUN

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORF to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORF to CUN is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,269 miles (2,043 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD).