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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cancún to Veracruz:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:51
• Latest: departs at 20:20 and lands at 22:11.

The flight takes about 1h 51m.

A direct flight from Cancún to Veracruz takes 1h 51m, covering 618 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Cancún to Veracruz range from £117 to £167, with an average of £141 over the past 12 months. Anything below £117 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the £141 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £98 return via Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU), compared with £140 for direct.

Viva is the only airline operating Cancún to Veracruz flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £19–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Viva. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cancún to Veracruz flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Cancún to Veracruz are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £80.

Veracruz Las Bajadas Airport (VER) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £20 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Localiza
• Fox

Flights from Cancún to Veracruz usually depart from Cancun (CUN) and arrive at Veracruz Las Bajadas (VER).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cancún to Veracruz route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 51m.

Connecting flights from Cancún to Veracruz most commonly pass through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 93% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Cancún to Veracruz. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £130 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £162, a difference of £32.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Viva operates flights between Cancún and Veracruz.

Flying via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 52m, compared to 15h 05m via Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU).

Veracruz is 1 hour behind Cancún (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Cancún to Veracruz flights:

• Viva: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Viva: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.