Salt Lake City to Cancún (SLC–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,005 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 18m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AM5043cs
AM Aeromexi
739
9:30 AM
MDT TM
3:05 PM
EST
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL649+1
Seat map
DL Delta
739 Seat map
9:30 AM
MDT TM
3:05 PM
EST
4h 35m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM5042cs
AM Aeromexi
739
4:05 PM
EST T3
7:55 PM
MDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL647+1
Seat map
DL Delta
739 Seat map
4:05 PM
EST T3
7:55 PM
MDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
DEN Denver 6h 25m 2IACAF ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Cancún flights
HOU Houston 6h 25m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Cancún flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 42m AAAMBA AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cancún flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 46m AAAFAM AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Cancún flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 50m AFAMDL WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Cancún flights
IAH Houston 6h 51m AMDLKE NHUA Houston (IAH) to Cancún flights
AUS Austin 7h 6m AFAMDL AAWN Austin (AUS) to Cancún flights
MEX Mexico City 7h 30m AMDL AFAMAR Mexico City (MEX) to Cancún flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 37m AFAMAV AAAMDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Cancún flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 38m AFAMDL AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Cancún flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Salt Lake City to Cancún
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,005 mi 4h 35m nonstop +1h ahead

SLC–CUN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 2,005 miles in approximately 4h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SLC–CUN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM 7 739 4h35 0% SkyTeam AM
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 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, SLC to CUN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SLC to CUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,442
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
SLC → CUN
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Return
CUN → SLC
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SLC delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Cancún is 1 hour ahead of Salt Lake City.
SLC: MDT · CUN: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 7:00 PM in Cancún.
Distance & Flight Time
2,005 mi / 3,227 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 35m 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 SLC

TRAX light rail Green Line runs from downtown Salt Lake City (Intermodal Hub / Temple Square) to the airport in 18 minutes ($2.50). Trains run every 15 minutes from 5am to 11pm daily. The airport station is inside the terminal building.Ride-shares from downtown cost $15–25 and take 10–20 minutes. I-80 connects directly to the airport from the east. The airport opened a new terminal in 2020; it is one facility now, replacing the old dual-terminal setup. Ski resort shuttles depart from Ground Transportation for Park City, Deer Valley, and Alta/Snowbird (60–90 min).

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.

SLC–CUN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salt Lake City to Cancún route.
Route details
Distance2,005 mi / 3,227 km
Flight time4h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SLC
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m
Destination: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SLC to CUN flights.
Nonstop flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Cancún International Airport take about 4h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 2,005 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SLC to CUN: Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily 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 Denver, William P. Hobby and Dallas Fort Worth.
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 1 hour ahead of Salt Lake City.
Yes, return flights from CUN to SLC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SLC to CUN

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SLC to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLC to CUN is about 4 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,005 miles (3,227 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, William P. Hobby and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.