San Antonio to Cancún (SAT–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN1836
WN Southwest
B38M
6:00 AM
CDT TA
8:30 AM
EST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN115
Starts Oct 3
WN Southwest
7S7
4:45 PM
EST T4
7:25 PM
CDT
2h 40m
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
IAH Houston 4h 22m ACCMNH NHUA Houston (IAH) to Cancún flights
MSY New Orleans 4h 25m WN MXWN New Orleans (MSY) to Cancún flights
HOU Houston 4h 25m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Cancún flights
MTY Monterrey 4h 42m VB AVF9TK Monterrey (MTY) to Cancún flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 52m AAASAY AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cancún flights
GDL Guadalajara 5h 29m F9Y4 AVF9TK Guadalajara (GDL) to Cancún flights
MEX Mexico City 5h 34m AMF9VB AFAMAR Mexico City (MEX) to Cancún flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 48m AFAMDL AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Cancún flights
QRO Querétaro 5h 52m VBY4 AVCMF9 Querétaro (QRO) to Cancún flights
MCO Orlando 5h 59m F9WNY4 ADB6WN Orlando (MCO) to Cancún flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Antonio to Cancún
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 931 mi 2h 30m nonstop

SAT–CUN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 931 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAT–CUN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 5 B38M 2h30 82%
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 82%
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (5 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, SAT to CUN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to CUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,587
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
SAT → CUN
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
CUN → SAT
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays →

Other ways to reach Cancún from San Antonio

Nearby airports with service to Cancún International Airport.
Metric SAT→CUN AUS→CUN
Distance from SAT 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 6
Weekly flights 5 14
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 33m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of SAT with service to Cancún International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cancún is 0 hours the same as San Antonio.
SAT: CDT · CUN: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 6:00 PM in Cancún.
Distance & Flight Time
931 mi / 1,499 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 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.

SAT–CUN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to Cancún route.
Route details
Distance931 mi / 1,499 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m
Destination: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAT to CUN flights.
Nonstop flights from San Antonio International Airport to Cancún International Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 931 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SAT to CUN: Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines.
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 George Bush Intercontinental, Louis Armstrong New Orleans and William P. Hobby.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CUN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from CUN to SAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS. 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 SAT to CUN

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAT to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAT to CUN is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 931 miles (1,499 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Louis Armstrong New Orleans and William P. Hobby. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).