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Cheap flights from New York to Cancún from £97

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CUN
12 Mar — 19 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Cancun are usually found in September or October, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from New York to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 February 2026.

Tue 24/310:00
LGA
-
CUN
1 stop6h 45m
Aeromexico
Tue 31/308:00
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop12h 42m
Aeromexico
Deal found 6/2£218
Mon 2/316:57
JFK
-
CUN
1 stop16h 53m
Aeromexico
Fri 6/306:01
CUN
-
JFK
1 stop8h 44m
Aeromexico
Deal found 9/2£224
Fri 6/306:00
LGA
-
CUN
1 stop6h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 11/312:25
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop6h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2£227
Wed 18/220:59
LGA
-
CUN
1 stop12h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 26/210:13
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop13h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2£229
Wed 25/310:00
LGA
-
CUN
1 stop6h 45m
Aeromexico
Wed 1/412:35
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop8h 07m
Aeromexico
Deal found 8/2£231
Fri 6/306:00
LGA
-
CUN
1 stop6h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 14/314:39
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop8h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 9/2£236
Sat 25/405:45
EWR
-
CUN
1 stop6h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 30/412:25
CUN
-
EWR
1 stop8h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 8/2£237
Wed 18/309:55
LGA
-
CUN
2 stops23h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 24/313:00
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop9h 39m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2£238
Mon 2/309:37
EWR
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 20m
United Airlines
Thu 12/318:00
CUN
-
EWR
Nonstop3h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/2£240
Sun 3/511:12
JFK
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 13m
Delta
Thu 7/512:45
CUN
-
JFK
Nonstop4h 16m
Delta
Deal found 9/2£240
Sun 1/312:10
JFK
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 14m
JetBlue
Tue 10/317:45
CUN
-
JFK
Nonstop3h 44m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/2£240
Tue 24/311:55
JFK
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 31/313:10
CUN
-
JFK
Nonstop3h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2£241

Find flight deals from New York to Cancún

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Cancún (CUN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£218

One-way from

£97

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£368

Good round-trip deal

£337 or less

Good one-way deal

£189 or less
Aeromexico
  • Aeromexico
  • 24/3-31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 27m total
  • New York to Cancún
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Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 8/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 19m total
  • New York to Cancún
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to Cancún that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 10 February 2026.
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NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Mon 2/3

08:05-12:25

Nonstop4h 20m

Cancun

Tue 10/3

07:23-12:07

Nonstop3h 44m

£240

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/3

08:00-11:31

Nonstop4h 31m

Cancun

Wed 11/3

12:41-17:52

Nonstop4h 11m

£240

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 25/7

08:46-11:50

Nonstop4h 04m

Cancun

Tue 11/8

13:05-18:07

Nonstop4h 02m

£240

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 17/5

08:15-11:30

Nonstop4h 15m

Cancun

Fri 22/5

12:25-23:40

1 stop10h 15m

£240

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/3

17:59-12:45

1 stop19h 46m

Cancun

Thu 12/3

16:27-21:28

Nonstop4h 01m

£240

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 27/5

08:05-18:35

1 stop11h 30m

Cancun

Thu 4/6

12:45-18:01

Nonstop4h 16m

£240

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/3

11:55-15:17

Nonstop4h 22m

Cancun

Wed 11/3

16:27-21:28

Nonstop4h 01m

£240

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 31/5

08:05-18:35

1 stop11h 30m

Cancun

Tue 2/6

12:45-18:01

Nonstop4h 16m

£240

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/3

08:00-11:31

Nonstop4h 31m

Cancun

Thu 12/3

16:27-21:28

Nonstop4h 01m

£240

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/5

08:18-11:35

Nonstop4h 17m

Cancun

Tue 12/5

12:25-23:40

1 stop10h 15m

£240

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Cancún

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Cancún

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to Cancún. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to Cancún may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 87 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Cancún?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cancún (average of £111). Flying from New York to Cancún in July is currently the most expensive (average of £184). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to CUN?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Cancún. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 February 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 45% on flights from New York to Cancún by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Cancún

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Cancún. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 10 February 2026.

The most flights from NYC to CUN are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to Cancún?

How often are flights from New York to Cancún delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between New York and Cancún have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 158 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Cancún flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Cancún flights?

Over the past year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cancún

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cancún. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cancún. Reviews last updated 10 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, American Airlines, andJetBlue from New York to Cancún by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,267 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sept 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,267 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,267 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sept 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,260 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,267 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sept 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,892 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,267 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sept 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Cancún. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cancún from New York?

    Cancun (CUN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York to Cancún. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cancun from New York; the airport handles an average of 16 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Cancún airport from New York. It is only a 8.9 mi journey from Cancun (CUN) to Cancún’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Cancún?

    For as low as £240, Spirit Airlines can have you in Cancún from New York in 4h 20m. The distance from New York to Cancún is about 1548 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York to Cancún round-trip?

    Flying on JetBlue is currently your cheapest option to Cancún, with prices starting at £174. Users have found that JetBlue is 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Cancún?

    The most popular flight routes from New York to Cancún are New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cancun, Newark - Cancun and New York LaGuardia - Cancun.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Cancún?

    Before booking your flight to Cancún from New York, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: KLM (88%), Air France (88%), American Airlines( 73%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Cancún?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £182. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cancun) can be booked for £245 on average, our data indicates £291 when flying from New York to Cancún.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Cancún that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Cancún flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Cancún?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Cancún.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Cancún?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Cancún by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Cancún?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cancún (average of £111). Flying from New York to Cancún in July is currently the most expensive (average of £184). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from New York to Cancún

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