Seattle to Cancún (SEA–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 36m AAASAY AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cancún flights
DEN Denver 7h 40m 8CAAAF ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Cancún flights
IAH Houston 7h 41m 8CASAY NHUA Houston (IAH) to Cancún flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 44m AMASAY AMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Cancún flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 55m AAAFAS AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Cancún flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 15m AFAMAS AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Cancún flights
YVR Vancouver 8h 19m ACAFAM ACWS Vancouver (YVR) to Cancún flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 20m AAAFAM AAAMDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Cancún flights
GDL Guadalajara 8h 51m Y4 AVF9TK Guadalajara (GDL) to Cancún flights
MEX Mexico City 8h 53m AMSK AFAMAR Mexico City (MEX) to Cancún flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Cancún
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3 Airlines 2,685 mi 5h 53m nonstop +2h ahead

SEA–CUN had nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 2,685 miles in 5h 53m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SEA–CUN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 0 40% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, KE 0 40% SkyTeam AM, KE
HA Hawaiian Airlines 0 40%
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
SkyTeam: DL (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 SEA to CUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,936
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
SEA → CUN
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Return
CUN → SEA
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. SEA delays →

Other ways to reach Cancún from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Cancún International Airport.
Metric SEA→CUN YYJ→CUN
Distance from SEA 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 5h 53m 6h
Departure OTP 40%
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to Cancún International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Cancún.
Distance & Flight Time
2,685 mi / 4,320 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 53m 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 to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

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.

SEA–CUN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Cancún route.
Route details
Distance2,685 mi / 4,320 km
Flight time5h 53m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to CUN flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Cancún International Airport take about 5h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 2,685 miles.
3 airlines operated the nonstop from SEA to CUN: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 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 July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 53m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and George Bush Intercontinental.
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.
Cancún is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from CUN to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYJ. 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 SEA to CUN

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) had nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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.

SEA to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to CUN is about 5 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,685 miles (4,320 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Victoria (YYJ).