International route
Cheap flights from Cancun to New York
Cancún International Airport (CUN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). 1,557 miles, 3h 30m nonstop.
CUN to JFK at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,557 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 3h 30mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLUAWN9 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
- Nonstop flights per day
- 17all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday17% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 1h aheadNew York vs Cancun
Cancun to New York
Round trips from $125
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Cancun to New York
9 airlines fly nonstop with 17 departures a day combined, plus 4 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- VBVivaLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $45
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $45
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YUL · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MCO, ATL, CLE · first checked bag from $55
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via FLL, DTW, MCO, DFW, ATL, IAH · first checked bag from $55
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Orlando (MCO)NKF92 airlines
- Atlanta (ATL)NKF92 airlines
- Toronto (YYZ)ACWS2 airlines
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL)NK1 airline
- Detroit (DTW)NK1 airline
Which airport should I use?
CancunNew York has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly CUN to JFK nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $125; September 2026 is the most expensive at $184 and up, a difference of $59 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
Destination guide
New York: Three airports, five boroughs, endless reasons to go
New York is the most-flown destination in the US, served by JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. Fares are competitive year-round thanks to nonstop service from nearly every major airport, and the subway makes a car unnecessary.
Best time to visit: April–June and September–early November bring mild weather and manageable crowds. December is magical but expensive; January and February have the lowest fares and hotel rates.
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Search Cancun to New YorkCancun to New York: common questions
How long is the flight from Cancun to New York?
A nonstop flight from Cancun (CUN) to New York (JFK) takes about 3h 30m gate to gate, covering 1,557 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from CUN to JFK?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Sun Country Airlines, Breeze Airways, Viva and Volaris operate nonstop flights from Cancun (CUN) to New York (JFK), with 17 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through MCO, ATL and YYZ.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cancun to New York?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Cancun (CUN) to New York (JFK), starting at $125 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Cancun to New York flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Cancun and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Cancun. CUN is on America/Cancun time and JFK on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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