Philadelphia to Cancún (PHL–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHL–CUN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,471 miles in approximately 3h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 80 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 15 | 321, 32Q | 3h56 | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 9 | A21N | 4h09-4h12 | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Cancún from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→CUN | ILG→CUN | EWR→CUN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 24 mi | 80 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 31 | – | 34 |
| Flight time | 3h 56m | 2h 57m | 4h 2m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · CUN: EST
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Cancún.
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.
SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.
Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.
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.
PHL–CUN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to CUN
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Frontier. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to CUN ranges from 3 hours 56 minutes to 4 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,471 miles (2,367 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 69 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
80 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TME. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wilmington (ILG), Newark (EWR) and Baltimore (BWI).