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Cheap Flights from Gatwick to Cancún (LGW-CUN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Gatwick to Cancún that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Gatwick to Cancún

Mon, 27 Oct - Wed, 19 Nov
British Airways Logo
10:50 - 16:50LGW-CUN
11h 00mdirect
British Airways Logo
18:40 - 09:00CUN-LGW
9h 20mdirect
£500British Airways
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Fri, 21 Nov - Fri, 5 Dec
British Airways Logo
10:50 - 16:50LGW-CUN
11h 00mdirect
British Airways Logo
18:50 - 09:10CUN-LGW
9h 20mdirect
£500British Airways
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Sun, 28 Sep - Fri, 10 Oct
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14:00 - 08:11LGW-CUN
24h 11m1 stop
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09:09 - 10:00CUN-LGW
18h 51m1 stop
Sat, 27 Sep - Fri, 10 Oct
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14:00 - 08:11LGW-CUN
24h 11m1 stop
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09:09 - 10:00CUN-LGW
18h 51m1 stop
Sat, 20 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
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14:00 - 08:11LGW-CUN
24h 11m1 stop
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09:16 - 06:20CUN-LGW
39h 04m2 stops
Mon, 15 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
TUI Airways Logo
10:10 - 14:35LGW-CUN
10h 25mdirect
TUI Airways Logo
16:35 - 07:55CUN-LGW
9h 20mdirect
£514TUI Airways
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Sun, 14 Dec - Sun, 21 Dec
American Airlines Logo
11:20 - 12:10LGW-CUN
29h 50m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
15:10 - 07:30CUN-LGW
35h 20m2 stops
£514American Airlines
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Fri, 12 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep
Air Europa Logo
10:00 - 18:30LGW-CUN
14h 30m1 stop
Air Europa Logo
20:40 - 16:25CUN-LGW
13h 45m1 stop
£518Air Europa
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Wed, 29 Oct - Fri, 14 Nov
American Airlines Logo
11:20 - 09:42LGW-CUN
27h 22m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
17:30 - 07:30CUN-LGW
57h 00m2 stops
£519American Airlines
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Mon, 8 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep
Air Europa Logo
17:25 - 18:30LGW-CUN
31h 05m1 stop
Air Europa Logo
20:40 - 16:25CUN-LGW
13h 45m1 stop
£526Air Europa
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Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Gatwick to Cancún

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
British Airways

Consider upgrading to premium economy for 18 cm extra legroom on long-haul flights.


BA's cabin crew are professional and proactive, enhancing the overall flight experience.

TUI Airways

TUI Airways offers day-before bag drop at selected UK airports for convenience.


Upgrade to premium economy for 38-inch seat pitch, priority boarding, and lounge access.

Read more about TUI Airwaysby Kirstie Pickering
Airports
LGW

For a stress-free departure, consider using Gatwick's Fast Track security, especially during busy weekends. Book online for the best price.

Read more about LGWby Kirstie Pickering
CUN

At CUN, immigration is quick thanks to automated passport checks. Expect to clear in 5–15 minutes if you're among the first off the plane.

Read more about CUNby Brandon Schultz
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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

Expert on TUI Airways and LGW

Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

Aviation and business journalist Kirstie didn’t leave England until she was 18 years old, but has since travelled to over 20 countries including Japan, Canada, and Iceland. Her travel expertise lies in European city breaks, including how to find the best locally-owned hotels and restaurants and how to optimise the airport experience for your needs.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on CUN

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon travels every week and makes friends with stray cats wherever he goes. Dogs, too... he once brought one home to the US from the Amalfi Coast. He’s written 6 books, visited 6 continents (still waiting on Antarctica), and would eat ice cream 6 times a day if he could. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his partner and three cats.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Gatwick to Cancún flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Gatwick to Cancún to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cancun?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cancún clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Cancun on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cancun. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cancún?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cancún, 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 London Gatwick Airport to Cancún is January, where tickets cost £532 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £843 and £796 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London Gatwick Airport to Cancún?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £1,071 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cancún?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cancún, 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 London Gatwick Airport to Cancún, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Cancun

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight£260
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cancun

When to book flights from Gatwick to Cancún

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Gatwick to Cancún based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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FAQs for booking London Gatwick Airport to Cancun flights

  • Can my child fly unaccompanied on Air Europa?

    Air Europa will allow children between the ages of five and 17 to fly alone, on condition they are booked in with the Unaccompanied Minor Service or the Young People Service. These services are charged for but guarantee your child is collected at Departures at London Gatwick Airport and delivered safely to their guardian at Cancun International Airport (CUN). They will be monitored, fed and looked after during the flight.

  • What alternative meal choices does British Airways provide?

    British Airways has an extensive menu catering to cultural, religious and dietary backgrounds. Whether you want a Kosher, Jain, Halal or Hindu meal, or are more concerned with low sodium and low lactose, they can prepare it. Meals that accommodate gluten-intolerant, diabetic, low-salt and many more diets are also available.

  • How do I get into the Cancun city centre from Cancun International Airport?

    If you are not taking a taxi to downtown Cancun, you can catch the Autobus ADO at T4 of the airport, which will take you to the Cancun Bus Station and other stations. Uber also operates in Cancun. There is no train station at the airport.

  • Why does British Airways spray the cabin when landing in Cancun?

    Airlines are required by the World Health Organisation to spray the cabin when arriving in certain countries. This is to prevent insects from spreading diseases into the territory. The pesticides are safe for humans and you will be warned beforehand so you can cover your nose and eyes if you wish. Mexico is one of the countries that require disinfection both for inward and outward travel.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cancún?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cancún was £351 for a one-way ticket and £675 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from London Gatwick Airport to Cancun?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Gatwick Airport to Cancun?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Gatwick Airport to Cancun flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cancun?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Cancun.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to Cancun?

    There are direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cancun on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Cancún, Finnair or Air Europa?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Cancún are Finnair and Air Europa. With an average price for the route of £584 and an overall rating of 7.6, Finnair is the most popular choice. Air Europa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £570 and an overall rating of 7.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cancun?

    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 London Gatwick Airport to Cancun.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Cancun?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cancun?

    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 Cancun with an airline and back to London Gatwick Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cancun?

    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 Cancun from London Gatwick Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cancún

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Cancun to London Gatwick Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £249 or less one-way and £498 or less round-trip.
  • An excellent way to reach London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to take the Gatwick Express train. This is a direct solution on the Victoria, Circle and District lines that runs roughly every 15min and takes approximately 30min. Taxis are easier for luggage but pricier.
  • Book your ticket from London to Cancun on American Airlines if you care about flying green. They are one of the world’s most sustainable airlines and are on the pathway to net zero carbon emissions by 2025 in an aggressive, holistic approach to environmental awareness.
  • British Airways will accommodate service animals on all flights at no charge. The animal can sit in the cabin with you as long as it is restrained and has the appropriate paperwork. Make sure you book it at the same time as your own booking.
  • If travelling with a baby on TUI Airlines, the child must sit on an adult’s lap and use the provided infant lap strap. Only one child is allowed per lap. If you'd like a seat for your child under 2 years old, you must purchase one. Children flying on the lap of an adult on TUI usually fly free or at a small percentage of the ticket price.
  • There are many flights with stopovers on this route. If you need to stop, look for larger airports with more amenities for your stopover, such as Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) in Lisbon flying with TAP and Orbest, or John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York flying with Finnair.

Prefer to fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to Cancun?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London Gatwick to Cancun.
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Direct departures

London Gatwick to Cancun

Monday

British Airways

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Tuesday

British Airways

British Airways

Wednesday

British Airways

British Airways

Thursday

British Airways

British Airways

Friday

British Airways

British Airways

Saturday

British Airways

British Airways

Sunday

British Airways

British Airways

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Direct returns

Cancun to London Gatwick

Monday

British Airways

British Airways

Tuesday

British Airways

British Airways

Wednesday

British Airways

British Airways

Thursday

British Airways

British Airways

Friday

British Airways

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Saturday

British Airways

British Airways

Sunday

British Airways

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Gatwick to Cancún

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Cancún. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Gatwick to Cancún? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
FinnairOverall score based on 1321 reviews
7.5Comfort
7.6Boarding
8.1Crew
6.7Food
6.9Entertainment
Airline reviews

Great. It was awesome to have boarding from the front and back of the plane as it made the process go very quickly

10.0 ExcellentSarah, Aug 2025CPH - HEL
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Great. It was awesome to have boarding from the front and back of the plane as it made the process go very quickly

It was okay. The airplane was a little smaller than a flight from Thailand to Helsinki.

Wish that everyone would board the back of the plane first. Also let kids on first. The gate wasn’t open at arrival and we waited 45 minutes to takeoff. They made up for time in the air.

This was an absolutely exceptional flight. The flight attendants were extremely attentive and very friendly. They seemed to go out of their way to make us comfortable and to make sure that we had everything we needed., We were in business and were very happy with the size and the details for our pods. We would definitely recommend Finnair and will definitely be flying with them again.

We had an excellent trip with Finnair. This was our first time and we’re very pleased. The only issue was with the boarding - it was a little bit confusing and needs a little bit of streamlining.

Crew very lovely. Arrived an hour late due to bad weather. We were given new tickets to an other flight but it could have been organised better, so we did not have to run through the whole airport to.

Major problems checking in at Alaska counter. They could not find our booking code because it came from Finnair.

Do not use KAYAK or Finair for future travel. Unless you purchase the tickets directly from the airline, you were going to have a difficult time checking in. Kayak canceled my flights twice and ended up causing great difficulty in me getting back from Europe because they double sold my tickets between American Airlines and Finair. The event caused significant delays and led to me having to rebook my flights.

The staff were all particularly great. The plane was clean and fresh. The bassinet worked great. It was all very nice.

Boarding uncomfortable. Stewardess said I would have to check my carry on as there was no room in the overhead bins. Another passenger helped me find a spot.

The plane was very old, no power outlets. We also had to wait a long time to board. They kept moving us to different lines before we actually could step foot on the plane. We ended up being delayed an hour but we were never told or informed for any reason. After the meal I asked for a coffee which the flight attendant forgot and I had to ask again. Overall not the worst but not the best experience.

Need to pay for headsets, water, or any extra except air to breath.

Sitting space was very tight and I am not big or fat (I am 5'10" 178 Lb), so eating was very challenging. The rest was good.

Sitting space was very tight, so eating was difficult. But everything else was good.

12 hours flight. Only one meal, not enough food. At the galley only water during the flight. Lavatories not clean. Headsets at extra cost.

Need to pay for a cup of water. No food. Need to pay for headsets.

Everything should improve! Service like a low cost but prices like a premium airline. Crew in general with bad manners arguing for everything. You pay for priority access but then they use buses, so your loose your advantage to put your carry on first. That was the purpose for paying for priority. Bording is a nightmare, people accessing the plane for bothering doors, front and rear, no matter which line do you have.

Issues with plane led to multiple gate changes and chaos. Very little communication from the ground crew led to cranky passengers.

I flew business class, at breakfast I asked for a small bottle of olive oil instead of butter and the flight attendant responded with a negative gesture.

They didn't even give us water, everything was sold

We had a pretty good experience. Enjoyed both the flights. Crew was very good and helpful.

The flight was very delayed in taking off - which was out of control of the crew, but then the pilot worked hard so we only arrived about 30 minutes late. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating!

They issued seat assignments and sat my 2 year-old in the row behind me, separate from me and my daughter. Communication/ customer service was terrible. They told me to change it in London, then in London, they told me to talk to the cabin crew, then a supervisor came and stuck us in the back of the plane when we were supposed to be in row 25. Overall, they need to really work on their customer service. Additionally the food was terrible and they ran out of meals and didn’t have any kid options. To top it off there was no in-flight entertainment for the first hour of the trip.

We missed the connection because we had to wait for a shuttle from the plane to the Terminal. Also, we needed assistance and none was available.

When we arrived at the airport - 1st step - printing out your boarding pass - no issue. Not long lines as these machines. 2nd step - processing your bag drop off. There was only one associate there to help 10 kiosks. We had a family in front of us for 20 minutes trying to work on the machine and figure out every step for 4 pieces of luggage. My husband alerted the associate who was able to assist the family. Highly suggest that there are more associates to assist in this process. Besides this issue, security check went very quickly. Our flight was direct to Philadelphia. We had to carry our bags down two flights of steps, then out to the tarmac to a bus, then carry our bags up two flights of stairs to the plane. No one on the flight was expecting that long trek. I could see some people were struggling a bit. All in all - great flight crew, plane was clean and food was great!

The space is tight. Either you sit straight up the whole time, but the minute you relax, your knees hit the back of the seat in front of you. My seat would not recline so I was quite uncomfortable. Didn’t use my tray table bc it was stained and sticky and nasty. I was also seating in one of the last rows and one crew member and people going to the bathroom kept hitting my elbow resting on the armrest.

Flight was delayed for 2h. Announcements were poor and I was given 1 biscuit and a bottle of water as consolation. Not happy.

There were no gluten-free vegan options available, so food was very limited on this flight, and some of the crew weren’t especially helpful about it. To make matters worse, a passenger was sick on board, and although the area was cleaned, the smell lingered for the rest of the journey. On top of that, we ended up circling for an extra hour, which only made the unpleasant situation drag on even longer.

The crew’s professionalism was top notch and the food and drinks available were excellent. I only ask that we get the refurbished 777’s on the London to Bermuda route that I had for the London to Singapore leg. The updated infotainment system is much better than the older version

Checking in prior on line and wait time at Gatwick was terrible. I would rate a big fat ZERO.

The 737-8 is too small for the length of flight especially if there are any delays

The flight was delayed over 2 hours, we should off left the plane2 late passengers as it’s not fair on everyone who’s followed the rules.

Dreamliner. Yes great if maintained. I didn't see anyones screen work consistently during either of our flights. Worse was their ability to not only dump you out of premium but separate couples and seat someone's carer at the opposite end of the aircraft. This poor gentleman had no hand so his partner who assists him, being seated at the other end of the aircraft, well that really showed us all what Tui think :( It was fairly dire all in all, they advertise all the perks of the dreamliner only in reality you don't have the features and they change the windows and colours to suit their constant sales pitches. Ironically they were so low on stock for the return flight that all their sales pitches were a waste of time! Their contract only favours them and 'operational changes' well they cover every excuse and Tui use it. Surprisingly we haven't reinstalled the Tui app or booked with them since. It's a shame as I rated them highly during the pandemic.

One flight attendant not wearing a mask over nose, 50% of passengers not either, and no effort to correct. Boarding was very late with no information - lots of standing around waiting.

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