Portland to Cancún (PDX–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 41 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 7h 18m ASCMF9 F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Cancún flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 31m AAASAY AAAYF9 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cancún flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 35m AFAMAS DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Cancún flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 45m AAASPD AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Cancún flights
IAH Houston 7h 48m ASQRTK F9NKUA Houston (IAH) to Cancún flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 7m AFAMAS AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Cancún flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 7m AAAFAM AAAMDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Cancún flights
SEA Seattle 8h 8m AFAMAS AM Seattle (SEA) to Cancún flights
MDW Chicago 8h 30m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Cancún flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 31m ACASAV UA San Francisco (SFO) to Cancún flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Portland to Cancún
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 2,634 mi 5h 49m nonstop +2h ahead

PDX–CUN had nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,634 miles in 5h 49m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PDX–CUN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 0 76% Oneworld
HA Hawaiian Airlines 0 76%
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: HA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to CUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,274
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
PDX → CUN
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Return
CUN → PDX
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays →

Other ways to reach Cancún from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Cancún International Airport.
Metric PDX→CUN SEA→CUN
Distance from PDX 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 5
Weekly flights 7
Flight time 5h 49m 5h 53m
Departure OTP 76%
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to Cancún International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Cancún is 2 hours ahead of Portland.
PDX: PDT · CUN: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 8:00 PM in Cancún.
Distance & Flight Time
2,634 mi / 4,239 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 49m 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.

PDX–CUN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Cancún route.
Route details
Distance2,634 mi / 4,239 km
Flight time5h 49m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDX to CUN flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Cancún International Airport take about 5h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 2,634 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from PDX to CUN: Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 49m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Salt Lake City.
Cancún is 2 hours ahead of Portland.
Yes, return flights from CUN to PDX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SEA. 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 PDX to CUN

Portland International Airport (PDX) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) had nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

PDX to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to CUN is about 5 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,634 miles (4,239 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA).