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Cheapest return flight
£474
Typical prices: £567-£876
Air Transat
Thu 1/2Thu 8/2
LGW - CUN • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£548
Typical prices: £547-£854
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 29/11Thu 13/12
LHR - CUN • Direct
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You can fly direct with British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Average duration is 11h
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Recent return flight deals to Cancún

Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 8 Feb
Air Transat Logo
11:40 - 10:35LGW  London Gatwick-CUN Cancun
27h 55m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
Air Transat Logo
21:20 - 09:45CUN  Cancun-LGW London Gatwick
31h 25m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
£474Air Transat
Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
Air Transat Logo
11:40 - 14:05LGW  London Gatwick-CUN Cancun
31h 25m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
Air Transat Logo
12:35 - 09:45CUN  Cancun-LGW London Gatwick
16h 10m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
£475Air Transat
Wed, 27 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb
Air Canada Logo
13:00 - 22:45LHR  London Heathrow-CUN Cancun
14h 45m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Air Canada Logo
10:30 - 07:10CUN  Cancun-LHR London Heathrow
15h 40m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
£490Air Canada
Sat, 13 Feb - Fri, 19 Feb
American Airlines Logo
08:20 - 21:16LHR  London Heathrow-CUN Cancun
17h 56m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
12:11 - 08:15CUN  Cancun-LHR London Heathrow
15h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
£508American Airlines
Sun, 29 Nov - Sun, 13 Dec
Virgin Atlantic Logo
13:00 - 19:01LHR  London Heathrow-CUN Cancun
11h 01mdirect
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:20 - 11:25CUN  Cancun-LHR London Heathrow
9h 05mdirect
£548Virgin Atlantic
Tue, 2 Feb - Tue, 16 Feb
Avianca Logo
21:35 - 15:55LHR  London Heathrow-CUN Cancun
23h 20m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
Avianca Logo
12:30 - 14:35CUN  Cancun-LHR London Heathrow
21h 05m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
£553Avianca
Sun, 14 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb
American Airlines Logo
11:15 - 21:16LHR  London Heathrow-CUN Cancun
15h 01m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
13:49 - 07:50CUN  Cancun-LHR London Heathrow
13h 01m1 stop Philadelphia
£554American Airlines
Tue, 17 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
Avianca Logo
21:35 - 15:55LHR  London Heathrow-CUN Cancun
23h 20m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
Avianca Logo
12:30 - 14:35CUN  Cancun-LHR London Heathrow
21h 05m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
£555Avianca
Wed, 2 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
Virgin Atlantic Logo
17:50 - 15:05LHR  London Heathrow-CUN Cancun
26h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:20 - 11:25CUN  Cancun-LHR London Heathrow
9h 05mdirect
£570Virgin Atlantic
Wed, 2 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
Air Canada Logo
09:00 - 22:45LHR  London Heathrow-CUN Cancun
18h 45m2 stops Zurich Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Air Canada Logo
10:30 - 07:10CUN  Cancun-LHR London Heathrow
15h 40m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
£593Air Canada
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Cancún

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Cancún?

London Gatwick Airport to Cancún is the cheapest route at £474 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Cancún?

On average, a return flight from the United Kingdom to Cancún costs £690, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Newcastle upon Tyne average £649, while Belfast runs a bit higher at £652.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cancún?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Cancún at £640 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at £782.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cancún?

•February is the cheapest month to fly to Cancún with an average price of £599 return.
•August (£880) and December (£845) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cancún?

Night flights to Cancún are the cheapest at £671 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at £737.

What is a good deal for flights to Cancún?

Flights under £567 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Cancún at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Belfast £321
•Newcastle upon Tyne £494
•Birmingham £541.

When are flights to Cancún the cheapest?

Booking last minute, within 2 weeks of departure, typically offers the lowest fares to Cancún. It is about 10% cheaper than the typical fare over the last 12 months, based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight to Cancún

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on Finnair

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on British Airways

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.

Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

Expert on TUI Airways

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.

Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff

Expert on Virgin Atlantic

Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Air Canada

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Air France

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on CUN

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.

Key details for flights to Cancún

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

£308
Beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 23% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Birmingham to Cancún

When to book flights to Cancún

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Cancún based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Cancún, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Cancún is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Cancún is around £567 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How far is Cancun from Cancún city centre?

    Cancun is 8.8 mi from Cancún city centre.

  • How long is a direct flight to Cancún?

    Direct flights to Cancún are available from London, with a flight time of about 11h.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Cancún?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Cancún are from London, starting at £474 return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Cancún?

    Last-minute fares to Cancún (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 10% lower than the average return fare of £690. Booking late can sometimes save money, but availability is limited.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Cancún?

    British Airways operates the most flights from the United Kingdom to Cancún at 7 per week, and for this route British Airways is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United Kingdom to Cancún. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Cancún?

  • How many flights serve Cancún?

    Cancún receives 1 flights per day and 10 per week from across the world. London has the most flights to Cancún with 10 weekly flights.

  • Are there direct flights to Cancun from the UK?

    British Airways and TUI offer direct flights to Cancun from several UK cities including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow. All other carriers will include one stopover en route, usually in an American city like Miami, Boston or Dallas.

  • How can I get from Cancun Airport to the city centre?

    Cancun Airport is around 11 mi from downtown Cancun, a distance that can be covered by bus or taxi. The ADO bus departs every half an hour, takes 25 min to make the trip to the city centre and costs 86 MXN (3.30 GBP) for a one-way ticket. Official airport taxis must be pre-arranged online and cost approximately 480 MXN (19 GBP) – this is a far safer option than hailing one of the taxi touts at the airport.

  • Is there an on-site hotel at Cancun Airport?

    Travellers arriving on late flights to Cancun who wish to get some sleep as soon as possible can book a room at the Comfort Inn Cancun Aeropuerto or the Courtyard by Marriott Cancun Airport. Both hotels are just 5 min from the terminal and offer a free airport shuttle service.

  • Where can I relax during a stopover at Cancun Airport?

    If you have a stopover at Cancun Airport and are departing from Terminal 2 or 3, you can access one of the passenger lounges offering snacks, beverages, conference facilities, massage chairs and newspapers. The Mera Business Lounge (T2 and T3) and Aeromexico Salon Premier (T2) are available through lounge membership programmes or by paying a fee on the door.

Your guide to booking Cancún flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • If you're flexible with your travel dates, booking last minute (within 2 weeks of departure) tends to be around 10% cheaper than the typical fare to Cancún over the last 12 months, based on KAYAK data.
  • For flights to Cancún, a good return fare is around £567. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Cancún in February. Return fares historically average £599, making February the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to £66 on a return flight. Evening flights to Cancún average £671 compared to £737 for midday flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Cancún, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, TUI Airways includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, British Airways includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Virgin Atlantic includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Cancún, a few great places to start are Playa Caracol, Iberostar Cancun Peninsula Convention Centre, and Playa Chac Mool. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • Regularly named one of the top airports in Latin America and the Caribbean, Cancun Airport (CUN) is also one of the region’s busiest transport hubs. Around 25 million passengers pass through each year on their way to Cancun city as well as Playa del Carmen, Isla Mujeres and the Riviera Maya area.
  • If you are travelling to Cancun Airport on an international flight, it is worth noting that you will need to fill out a tourist card upon arrival. To save time and avoid lengthy queues at immigration, the airport website now offers you the chance to fill out and print your form in advance.
  • Travellers using flights to Cancun as the starting point for an exploration of the Mayan ruins at Tulum, Cobá or Chichén Itzá can hire a private car and driver directly at the airport; rates are negotiable but start at around 2,000 MXN (78 GBP) one-way. It is also possible to take the ADO bus to visit the ruins at Tulum; the 2 hour trip costs 262 MXN (10 GBP). If you have an international driving permit, hiring your own car is cheap and practical.
  • Cancun Airport features three main terminals; two servicing international routes and one for domestic flights. A free trolleybus shuttles between the terminals but does not have a regular schedule – it will depart from each building when full.
  • Need to get some local currency after your flight to Cancun? Both global currency exchange services and cashpoints are available in the International Arrivals area. It is sometimes possible to reserve your currency online in advance to benefit from the best rates and guarantee your Mexican pesos will be waiting upon arrival.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Cancún

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
7.5
Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 697 reviews
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.5Entertainment
6.9Food
7.7Boarding
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Fast and efficient boarding, pleasant flight with plenty of leg room in economy delight. Food was good and the afternoon tea was a nice touch. Was a little delayed in Canada due to CBSA checking all passengers at the jet bridge but otherwise great flight

10.0 ExcellentZak, Oct 2026
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Fast and efficient boarding, pleasant flight with plenty of leg room in economy delight. Food was good and the afternoon tea was a nice touch. Was a little delayed in Canada due to CBSA checking all passengers at the jet bridge but otherwise great flight

Lounge was top notch h with great variety of food and drinks. Cabin crew were great. Smooth flight.

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

Your flight delayed at Heathrow n I almost missed my mother funeral.you idiots. I had to waste 10 hours in different airports. Thank your stars I'm not suing you.

Seats were old and dirty, for a long haul flight you expect to be able to recline and for the av to work properly. Choice for vegans was fruit….

Miss My connection I had to take a flight from Indianapolis to Denver , then to san fransisco , sleep in sans fransisco en the flight to Los Cabos the next morning

The air hostess was excellent. I have taken so many flight domestic and international, this is the first time the air hostess was so caring. She was a delight

It was partially ok .. not anything like from Orlando to Houston... first the flight attendant was not so nice and insisted on have a small backpack down when really was not to put in danger anyone, also the beverages they were not so good... not big chance to select other tea.. the seat was partially ok could not have those flips to hold your head.. and finally when it land off in Guadalajara, it was raining and the flight was going to the main area then go back and drop us out of nowhere with the rain.

I needed internet for critical matters and it never worked.

No seat back entertainment. And app had a hard time getting entertainment loaded.

It was great with United overall except for two things. 1) It was a 5-hour flight and we were with kids, so we were asking for extra snacks. They were extremely reticent to dole them out even though there wasn't any meal and the kids were starting to hit their limit towards the end. 2) Baggage didn't arrive until 80 minutes after we landed.

Seats had less pitch than a regional jet. Food was OK. Have to buy alcohol on US based carriers flying international. Boarding was a mess. Did not have bags but overhead space was gone quick. Would like to see the airlines enforce the one bag over and one bag under policy

Staff was rude. Didn’t give water for 2 hours. Worst service

We took off an hour late due to arrival airport not having enough gates. That was followed by 1:30 wait to get our bags delivered for the entire flight.

It’s a service to take you from one point to another. No frills. You want it, you take it. It’s upon you to bring food, reading material, games to play, movies to watch, etc. The wifi onboard never works - so you cannot even listen to any podcasts, music, or get updated news feeds. The toilet is a mess, and a four flight does not need any hygienic interventions when people either splatter their pee all over the seats or on the floor. It’s a monopolized service and so smile and bear it.

Very happy with flight experience. Great crew; friendly and attentive.

They are offering less and less for more and more. They changed our seat that we paid extra to select at the last minute. The seats are way too narrow and my elbows went numb.

No entertainment system. Paid extra for wider seats but not worth the cost. Flight left a little late and arrived early.

Seats were so small. I’m 6ft and a good 20% of me hung out into the aisle and the flight attendants come dashing with the cart. On multiple occasions they hit me before saying mind your elbows and knees. I’m like, yes, but where do i put them. There isn’t a space that exists that i can fold into. The carts are so close to the seats when they pass through that i regularly felt water dripping on me as they poured drinks. Overall 3/10 experience. Highly unlikely to recommend

Flight left on time. Crew was polite and helpful. Flight arrived early at destination. Had some trouble with in-flight entertainment system (not built in to seat-back) but found a work-around. Good experience.

The crew assigned did not start on time due to delays on having a person call off sick and later having a person not wanting to stay on cancun. No screens and also no beverages provided delay for 2 h 15 min

The 6 hour delay with minimal updates was not handled well. After many complaints from most of the un-boarded passengers, food vouchers were offered. The catering strike meant there was no food or snacks on the plane. Beverage service was heavily impacted, only water or juice was available. The staff at the gate was kind enough to inform that "if you want to eat on the plane, you will need to bring it on when boarding".

I did not like the fact that our bags went missing

Boarding was seemless. As for the flight itself, we deiced the wings twice. Had to come back to check for mechanical issues leading to our flight arriving 3-hours late to destination. As for food choice, do not choose the pancakes as it was similar to eating sweet microwaved porridge.

The landing was a little rough fit the size and weight of the plane we made it .

Heathrow Airport - a nightmare. BA flight, expensive for no other reason than the flight was full. So they will at least be happy. Departed late. Aircrew got the job done, but attendant responded to my question regarding purchase currency sarcastically. Comfort OK entertainment system OK, Landing time ahead slightly so well done pilot. Overall mediocre to OK but I'll fly from Gatwick next time!

My experience on this flight was good. The seat I had had a lot of leg room, but it was so close to the aisle that the flight attendants kept bumping into my visual monitor connected to my seat to watch tv.

It was fine, but it cost me twice as much to return to Boston as it took me to get to Heathrow from Boston two weeks prior. I flew on Jet Blue over and it was half the cost of British Air.

Staff and comfort were great but first choice meal was unavailable even in row 21.

My only issue with my flight to Jersey was that the Gate wasn't announced until shortly before boarding, otherwise all went well even with how busy Heathrow was. I appreciate British Airways staff's politeness, hospitality and positive energy.

I couldn't get a vegan meal because I booked via kayak but everything else was lovely

BAD!!! due to delay I missed my connection in MEX, had to pay for hotel and new flight for next morning increasing my spent for $1,000 usd

Aircraft delayed for two hours due to a technical issue with the rear emergency exit door slide not working.

Superb staff, ingenious seating in Club class. Superb food and service. Loading and unloading. Ample cabin overhead luggage space. But the earphone socket was damaged and did not give binaural audio. Very hard to follow a film over the engine noise. Nor could I get to play Sudoku for want of instructions.

The plane seemd untidy and old. Ran out of food and drinks

Missed slot to leave so we were on the plane for an extra hour. The seats were really uncomfortable and the food was poor. The experience makes me think twice about flying as I suspect they are all similar.

Fine, charter flights. Plane full, and staff nice and friendly. No option for free food or drink. Entertainment through paid app.

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.

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