International route
Cheap flights from Ottawa to Cancun
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Cancún International Airport (CUN). 1,795 miles, 4h 10m nonstop.
YOW to CUN at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,795 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 4h 10mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- VBY42 airlinesViva, Volaris
- Nonstop flights per day
- 4all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- December 2026over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday21% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 1h behindCancun vs Ottawa
Ottawa to Cancun
Round trips from $168
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Dec 1.
Cheapest month: December 2026
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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 Ottawa to Cancun
2 airlines fly nonstop with 4 departures a day combined, plus 12 more with one stop.
- VBVivaLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MTY · first checked bag from $40
- G4Allegiant AirLow-costConnecting via SFB, PIE · first checked bag from $50
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via CLT, ORD, MIA, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via PVD, TPA, BDL · first checked bag from $45
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, JFK · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MCO, ATL, CLE · first checked bag from $55
- B6JetBlueConnecting via FLL · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via HOU, MDW, MCO, BNA · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via FLL · first checked bag from $55
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MSP · first checked bag from $45
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, IAH, IAD · first checked bag from $40
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Chicago (ORD)AAUA2 airlines
- New York (JFK)AADL2 airlines
- Atlanta (ATL)DLF92 airlines
- Minneapolis (MSP)DLSY2 airlines
- Orlando (MCO)WNF92 airlines
Tips for this route
- Only Viva and Volaris fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through ORD or JFK is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- December 2026 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $168; September 2026 is the most expensive at $195 and up, a difference of $27 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 21% less than a Friday 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
Cancún: Caribbean water three hours from most of the US
Cancún is the most-flown international destination from the United States, with nonstops from more than 40 US cities. The Hotel Zone's beaches, the Riviera Maya's cenotes and Mayan ruins, and all-inclusive resorts keep it competitive year-round.
Best time to visit: December–April is dry and sunny (and priciest around Christmas and spring break). May–June and November are warm with lower fares; August–October brings the highest storm risk and the cheapest all-inclusive rates.
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Search Ottawa to CancunOttawa to Cancun: common questions
How long is the flight from Ottawa to Cancun?
A nonstop flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Cancun (CUN) takes about 4h 10m gate to gate, covering 1,795 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from YOW to CUN?
Viva and Volaris operate nonstop flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Cancun (CUN), with 4 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through ORD, JFK and ATL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Cancun?
Over the next six months, December 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from Ottawa (YOW) to Cancun (CUN), starting at $168 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Ottawa to Cancun 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 Ottawa and Cancun?
Cancun is 1 hour behind Ottawa. YOW is on America/Toronto time and CUN on America/Cancun time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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