St Louis to Cancún (STL–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN1985
WN Southwest
737
5:45 AM
EDT T2
8:55 AM
EST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F986
F9 Frontier
321
6:00 AM
EDT T1
9:30 AM
EST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1995
WN Southwest
737
11:02 AM
EDT T2
2:18 PM
EST
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2756
AA American
738
11:32 AM
EST T3
3:09 PM
EDT
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F987
F9 Frontier
321
11:44 AM
EST T4
3:11 PM
EDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1996
WN Southwest
738
12:30 PM
EST T4
3:50 PM
EDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1986
WN Southwest
7M8
3:30 PM
EST T4
6:45 PM
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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St Louis to Cancún
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,241 mi 3h 10m nonstop -1h behind 48 1-stop hubs

STL–CUN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,241 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop STL–CUN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 737 3h10-4h16 42%
F9 Frontier 7 321 3h30 42%
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – F9
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (21 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, STL to CUN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to CUN.
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One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,443
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
STL → CUN
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
Return
CUN → STL
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Cancún is 1 hour behind St Louis.
STL: EDT · CUN: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 5:00 PM in Cancún.
Distance & Flight Time
1,241 mi / 1,997 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m to 4h 16m.
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.

STL–CUN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Cancún route.
Route details
Distance1,241 mi / 1,997 km
Flight time3h 10m to 4h 16m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 19 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m
Destination: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about STL to CUN flights.
Nonstop flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Cancún International Airport take approximately 3h 10m to 4h 16m. The route covers 1,241 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from STL to CUN. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APF, PWK, SUA, TUL, CVG, MBJ, OKC, TEB, YWG, MKE, PIT, MSY, FLL, DAL, HOU, IAH, IAD, MDW, MCI, CMH, IND, AUS, BWI, MCO, RDU, ATL, TPA, DFW, DEN, YYZ, DTW, CLT, CLE, MSP, FRA, PHL, EWR, ORD, MIA, SLC, SAT, LAX, BNA, PHX, BOS, SEA, PUJ and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cancún is 1 hour behind St Louis.
Yes, return flights from CUN to STL 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 STL to CUN

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

STL to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to CUN ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,241 miles (1,997 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via APF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.