Edmonton to Cancún (YEG–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WS2300
WS WestJet
73W
6:25 AM
MDT
1:20 PM
EST
5h 55m
77%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2301
WS WestJet
73H
4:50 PM
EST T4
10:14 PM
MDT
6h 24m
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
YYC Calgary 7h 30m 4NACCWA WS Calgary (YYC) to Cancún flights
DEN Denver 7h 43m ACCMUA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Cancún flights
YVR Vancouver 8h 43m ACAFAI ACWS Vancouver (YVR) to Cancún flights
YYZ Toronto 8h 48m ACAFAM ACF8KL Toronto (YYZ) to Cancún flights
YUL Montréal 9h 26m ACAVBA ACTSWS Montréal (YUL) to Cancún flights
IAH Houston 10h 21m ACAVUA F9NHUA Houston (IAH) to Cancún flights
YOW Ottawa 10h 50m AFPDTS PDTS Ottawa (YOW) to Cancún flights
LAX Los Angeles 16h 20m FJQFWS AAAMDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Cancún flights
YWG Winnipeg 17h 20m KLW8WS WS Winnipeg (YWG) to Cancún flights
ORD Chicago 17h 26m UA AAEKF9 Chicago (ORD) to Cancún flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Edmonton to Cancún
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,638 mi 5h 55m nonstop +1h ahead

YEG–CUN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 2,638 miles in approximately 5h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YEG–CUN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 2 73W 5h55 74%
AC Air Canada 0 74% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (2 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: AC (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YEG to CUN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YEG to CUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
808
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
YEG → CUN
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
CUN → YEG
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YEG delays →

Other ways to reach Cancún from Edmonton

Nearby airports with service to Cancún International Airport.
Metric YEG→CUN YYC→CUN
Distance from YEG 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 2 14
Flight time 5h 55m 5h 40m
Departure OTP 74%
Airports within 200 miles of YEG with service to Cancún International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Cancún is 1 hour ahead of Edmonton.
YEG: MDT · CUN: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Edmonton, it's 7:00 PM in Cancún.
Distance & Flight Time
2,638 mi / 4,246 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 55m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism or business. A Forma Migratoria Multiple (FMM) tourist card is issued on arrival or can be completed online before travel. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. Overstaying the permitted period results in fines payable at the airport before departure.

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.

YEG–CUN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edmonton to Cancún route.
Route details
Distance2,638 mi / 4,246 km
Flight time5h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YEG
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m
Destination: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YEG to CUN flights.
Nonstop flights from Edmonton International Airport to Cancún International Airport take about 5h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 2,638 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from YEG to CUN: WestJet and Air Canada.
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 Calgary, Denver and Vancouver.
Cancún is 1 hour ahead of Edmonton.
Yes, return flights from CUN to YEG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYC. 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 YEG to CUN

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet and Air Canada. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YEG to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YEG to CUN is about 5 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,638 miles (4,246 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Calgary, Denver and Vancouver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Calgary (YYC).