Hamilton to Cancún (YHM–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WS2778
WS WestJet
7S8
6:00 AM
EDT
9:13 AM
EST
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD763
PD Porter Airlines Canada
295
3:15 PM
EDT
6:30 PM
EST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2779
WS WestJet
7M8
12:35 PM
EST T4
4:29 PM
EDT
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD762
PD Porter Airlines Canada
295
6:00 PM
EST T4
10:50 PM
EDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD764
PD Porter Airlines Canada
295
7:30 PM
EST T4
12:22 AM+1
EDT
3h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2889
WS WestJet
7S8
9:35 PM
EST T4
2:29 AM+1
EDT
3h 54m
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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Hamilton to Cancún
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,581 mi 4h 13m nonstop -1h behind 20 1-stop hubs

YHM–CUN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,581 miles in approximately 4h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YHM–CUN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Canada 4 295 4h15 67%
WS WestJet 2 7S8 4h13 67%
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
7S8 Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD + WS (6 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, YHM to CUN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YHM to CUN.
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One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
482
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
YHM → CUN
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
CUN → YHM
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YHM delays →

Other ways to reach Cancún from Hamilton

Nearby airports with service to Cancún International Airport.
Metric YHM→CUN YKF→CUN YYZ→CUN
Distance from YHM 30 mi 38 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 7
Weekly flights 6 1 155
Flight time 4h 13m 4h 22m 3h 40m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of YHM with service to Cancún International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Hamilton, it's 5:00 PM in Cancún.
Distance & Flight Time
1,581 mi / 2,544 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 13m to 4h 15m.
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.

YHM–CUN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hamilton to Cancún route.
Route details
Distance1,581 mi / 2,544 km
Flight time4h 13m to 4h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 8 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: YHM
IATA / ICAOYHM / CYHM
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation780 ft / 238 m
Destination: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YHM to CUN flights.
Nonstop flights from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport to Cancún International Airport take approximately 4h 13m to 4h 15m. The route covers 1,581 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Porter Airlines Canada and WestJet.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from YHM to CUN. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YXU, CLE, HOU, CVG, EWR, ORD, YOW, MIA, GUA, IAH, BDA, YHZ, YQM, YWG, PUJ, FLL, YYZ, YYC, MCO and YVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cancún is 1 hour behind Hamilton.
Yes, return flights from CUN to YHM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YKF, YYZ and YXU. 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 YHM to CUN

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines Canada and WestJet. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YHM to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YHM to CUN ranges from 4 hours 13 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,581 miles (2,544 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via YXU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Breslau (YKF), Toronto (YYZ) and London (YXU).