How long does a flight from Cancun to Los Angeles take?

The average direct flight takes 5h 11m , covering a distance of 2,115 miles.

How many flights are there between Cancun and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 direct flights that take off from Cancun and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 5h 19m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 22 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

What is the cheapest flight from Cancun to Los Angeles?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cancun to Los Angeles was £171 for a one-way ticket and £281 for a return.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Cancun and Los Angeles?

Cancun and Los Angeles are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (14 flights per week), Delta (7 flights per week), and American Airlines (one flight per week).

What’s the earliest departure time from Cancun to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cancun at 15:07 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 17:34.

What’s the latest departure time from Cancun to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cancun to Los Angeles jets off at 19:16 and lands at 21:35.

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Cancun to Los Angeles?

Delta, Aeromexico, American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cancun to Los Angeles flight route.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cancun to Los Angeles?

The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cancun to Los Angeles flight route.

On which days can I fly direct from Cancun to Los Angeles?

There are direct flights from Cancun to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cancun to Los Angeles?

The cheapest month for flights from Cancun to Los Angeles is February , where tickets cost £206 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £418 and £412 respectively.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cancun to Los Angeles?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cancun to Los Angeles.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cancun to Los Angeles?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Cancun is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cancun to Los Angeles?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Cancun with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cancun to Los Angeles?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Cancun up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

How often are flights from Cancun to Los Angeles delayed?

Weekly flights between Cancun and Los Angeles historically see delays in approximately 13% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 164 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cancun to Los Angeles flights?

Based on our data, Delta have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 9% of their flights encountering any delays.

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

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Saturday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cancun to Los Angeles flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cancun and Los Angeles?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cancun to Los Angeles?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cancun to Los Angeles were found on Viva (£281) and Delta (£300).

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cancun to Los Angeles?

To get a below average price on the flight from Cancun to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure , which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

How much is a return flight from Cancún to Los Angeles?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now. Flights to Los Angeles from Cancún usually cost between £287 and £454 in January. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £281 on Viva (19 Jan–27 Jun).

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Typical prices: £215-£378

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£300

Typical prices: £188-£332

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Take an early flight to beat TSA lines at busy Cancun Airport.

Pack light and keep passports and tickets handy through Cancun security.

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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 8% compared to booking last minute.

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Tue, 19 Jan - Sun, 27 Jun

22:15 - 22:00CUN Cancun-LAX Los Angeles

26h 45m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

00:35 - 14:50LAX Los Angeles-CUN Cancun

12h 15m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo

£281Viva

Tue, 19 Jan - Tue, 29 Jun

22:15 - 22:00CUN Cancun-LAX Los Angeles

26h 45m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

00:40 - 21:35LAX Los Angeles-CUN Cancun

18h 55m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

£289Viva

Sat, 16 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan

19:10 - 21:41CUN Cancun-LAX Los Angeles

5h 31mdirect

21:50 - 10:00LAX Los Angeles-CUN Cancun

9h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£300Delta

Sun, 17 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

12:05 - 17:25CUN Cancun-LAX Los Angeles

8h 20m1 stop Austin Bergstrom

10:30 - 18:00LAX Los Angeles-CUN Cancun

4h 30mdirect

£304Delta

Sun, 17 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

12:05 - 17:25CUN Cancun-LAX Los Angeles

8h 20m1 stop Austin Bergstrom

10:30 - 18:00LAX Los Angeles-CUN Cancun

4h 30mdirect

£306Delta

Sat, 6 Mar - Fri, 12 Mar

10:20 - 17:03CUN Cancun-LAX Los Angeles

9h 43m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

00:34 - 14:17LAX Los Angeles-CUN Cancun

10h 43m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

£307Volaris

Wed, 20 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan

19:10 - 21:41CUN Cancun-LAX Los Angeles

5h 31mdirect

10:30 - 18:00LAX Los Angeles-CUN Cancun

4h 30mdirect

£315Delta

Sat, 16 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan

19:10 - 21:41CUN Cancun-LAX Los Angeles

5h 31mdirect

10:30 - 18:00LAX Los Angeles-CUN Cancun

4h 30mdirect

£316Delta

Sun, 17 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

12:05 - 17:25CUN Cancun-LAX Los Angeles

8h 20m1 stop Austin Bergstrom

10:30 - 18:00LAX Los Angeles-CUN Cancun

4h 30mdirect

£320Delta

Sun, 17 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

17:20 - 23:57CUN Cancun-LAX Los Angeles

9h 37m1 stop Salt Lake City

10:30 - 18:10LAX Los Angeles-CUN Cancun

4h 40mdirect

£322Delta

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How much is a return flight from Cancún to Los Angeles? This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cancún to Los Angeles departing in January.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cancun to Los Angeles? To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cancún to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: The cheapest month for flights from Cancun to Los Angeles is February, where tickets cost £206 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £418 and £412 respectively.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Cancun to Los Angeles? To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cancún to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.: To get a below average price on the flight from Cancun to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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What is the cheapest flight from Cancun to Los Angeles?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cancun to Los Angeles was £171 for a one-way ticket and £281 for a return.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Cancun to Los Angeles?
Delta, Aeromexico, American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cancun to Los Angeles flight route.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cancun to Los Angeles?
The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cancun to Los Angeles flight route.
On which days can I fly direct from Cancun to Los Angeles?
There are direct flights from Cancun to Los Angeles on a daily basis.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cancun to Los Angeles?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cancun to Los Angeles.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cancun to Los Angeles?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Cancun is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cancun to Los Angeles?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Cancun with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cancun to Los Angeles?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Cancun up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Cancun to Los Angeles

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