Toronto to Cancún (YYZ–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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YYZ–CUN is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, Air Canada and Air Transat lead the route. The flight covers 1,619 miles in approximately 3h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 106 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS WestJet | 45 | 7M8, B38M | 4h13-4h33 | – | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 20 | 319, 321, 77W | 3h57-4h10 | Star Alliance | – | |
| TS Air Transat | 12 | 321, 332 | 3h53-4h | – | – | |
| PD Porter Airlines | 10 | 295 | 4h05 | – | – | |
| F8 Flair Airlines | 5 | 7M8, B38M | 4h05-4h15 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Cancún from Toronto
| Metric | YYZ→CUN | YHM→CUN | YKF→CUN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YYZ | – | 38 mi | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 88 | 4 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 53m | 4h 15m | 4h 22m |
| Departure OTP | 58% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YYZ: EDT · CUN: EST
When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 5:00 PM in Cancún.
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.
The UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.
Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.
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.
YYZ–CUN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YYZ to CUN
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines, Air Transat and WestJet. With 88 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YYZ to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YYZ to CUN ranges from 3 hours 53 minutes to 4 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,619 miles (2,605 km). There are approximately 88 weekly flights outbound and 83 return, totaling 171 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
106 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hamilton (YHM), Breslau (YKF) and London (YXU).