Veracruz to Cancún (VER–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
VER–CUN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Viva leads the route. The flight covers 618 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VB Viva Also: AV | 14 | 320, 321 | 1h50-2h16 | – | – | AV |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Cancún from Veracruz
| Metric | VER→CUN | PBC→CUN | OAX→CUN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from VER | – | 142 mi | 152 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 48 | 21 |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 2h | 2h 6m |
Travel Essentials
VER: CST · CUN: EST
When it's 6:00 PM in Veracruz, it's 7:00 PM in Cancún.
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.
VER–CUN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from VER to CUN
General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are connected by nonstop service from Viva. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
VER to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from VER to CUN ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 618 miles (995 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via VSA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Puebla (PBC), Oaxaca (OAX) and Mexico City (NLU).