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Cheap flights from New York to Cancún from £85

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 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CUN
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
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 48 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday 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 28 December 2025.

Tue 30/1206:00LGA - CUN
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Fri 9/115:10CUN - LGA
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Deal found 26/12£281
Wed 31/1207:10JFK - CUN
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Thu 8/115:00CUN - JFK
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Deal found 25/12£288
Wed 31/1215:30LGA - CUN
2 stops20h 33mDelta
Fri 9/115:10CUN - LGA
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Deal found 26/12£296
Tue 30/1208:00JFK - CUN
Nonstop4h 26mJetBlue
Mon 5/113:40CUN - JFK
Nonstop3h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 27/12£297
Wed 31/1208:00JFK - CUN
Nonstop4h 26mJetBlue
Sat 3/111:52CUN - JFK
Nonstop3h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 26/12£304
Tue 30/1206:00LGA - CUN
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Thu 8/115:00CUN - LGA
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Deal found 26/12£308
Tue 30/1207:10JFK - CUN
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Thu 8/113:43CUN - JFK
1 stop8h 23mDelta
Deal found 26/12£308
Wed 31/1207:10EWR - CUN
Nonstop4h 17mJetBlue
Fri 2/112:45CUN - EWR
Nonstop3h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 26/12£321
Tue 30/1206:15EWR - CUN
1 stop9h 50mDelta
Fri 9/115:10CUN - EWR
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Deal found 27/12£321
Wed 31/1215:30LGA - CUN
2 stops20h 33mDelta
Thu 8/117:45CUN - LGA
1 stop15h 03mDelta
Deal found 27/12£323
Tue 30/1206:35JFK - CUN
Nonstop4h 15mJetBlue
Thu 8/112:09CUN - JFK
Nonstop3h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 27/12£324
Wed 31/1213:10JFK - CUN
Nonstop4h 21mJetBlue
Thu 8/112:09CUN - JFK
Nonstop3h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 28/12£331

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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 28 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£209

One-way from

£85

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£412

Good round-trip deal

£261 or less

Good one-way deal

£167 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 22/1-28/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 35m total
  • New York to Cancún
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  • Spirit Airlines
  • 22/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 13m 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 28 December 2025.
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New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 22/1

08:30-16:35

1 stop8h 05m

Cancun

Thu 29/1

13:57-17:56

Nonstop3h 59m

£214

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/2

06:35-10:53

Nonstop4h 18m

Cancun

Fri 13/2

20:10-23:58

Nonstop3h 48m

£215

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 19/1

06:00-12:20

1 stop6h 20m

Cancun

Thu 22/1

12:28-20:54

1 stop8h 26m

£217

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/1

10:28-16:40

1 stop6h 12m

Cancun

Wed 21/1

15:18-23:21

1 stop8h 03m

£217

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/1

07:50-16:25

1 stop8h 35m

Cancun

Thu 15/1

16:35-20:34

Nonstop3h 59m

£217

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/2

13:14-17:32

Nonstop4h 18m

Cancun

Thu 26/2

16:20-20:09

Nonstop3h 49m

£217

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/1

14:00-21:11

1 stop7h 11m

Cancun

Thu 15/1

11:05-18:44

1 stop7h 39m

£218

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 21/1

10:57-15:25

Nonstop4h 28m

Cancun

Wed 28/1

16:35-20:34

Nonstop3h 59m

£218

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 19/1

07:00-14:00

1 stop7h 00m

Cancun

Sat 31/1

13:57-18:00

Nonstop4h 03m

£218

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 20/1

12:25-21:11

1 stop8h 46m

Cancun

Mon 2/2

15:13-21:58

1 stop6h 45m

£218

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Cancún

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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 26 December 2025.

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 48 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cancún (average of £118). Flying from New York to Cancún in May is currently the most expensive (average of £196). 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 28 December 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 43% on flights from New York to Cancún by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 28 December 2025.

The most flights from NYC to CUN are scheduled on a Tuesday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 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 154 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 12% 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 28 December 2025.
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
9,113 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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
9,113 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,113 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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
11,073 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,113 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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
2,901 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,113 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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 27 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have 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 £215, Delta can have you in Cancún from New York in 4h 18m. The distance from New York to Cancún is about 1556 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Cancún round-trip?

    Flying on JetBlue is currently your cheapest option to Cancún, with prices starting at £175. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at £215 return. Users have found that JetBlue is 47% 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: American Airlines (87%), EL AL (81%), Delta( 78%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £107. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cancun) can be booked for £214 on average, our data indicates £320 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cancún (average of £118). Flying from New York to Cancún in May is currently the most expensive (average of £196). 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 2 airlines flying from New York to Cancún

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