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Cheapest return flight
£346
Typical prices: £572-£880
TUI Airways
Sat 27/10Sat 10/11
MAN - CUN • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£301
Typical prices: £352-£633
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/11
STN - CUN • 1 stop
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You can fly direct with British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Average duration is 10h 57m
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Recent return flight deals to Cancún

Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
TUI Airways Logo
09:50 - 15:30MAN  Manchester-CUN Cancun
10h 40mdirect
TUI Airways Logo
17:30 - 07:25CUN  Cancun-MAN Manchester
8h 55mdirect
£346TUI Airways
Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
TUI Airways Logo
09:50 - 15:30MAN  Manchester-CUN Cancun
10h 40mdirect
TUI Airways Logo
17:30 - 07:25CUN  Cancun-MAN Manchester
8h 55mdirect
£347TUI Airways
Fri, 5 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb
Air Transat Logo
11:40 - 19:10LGW  London Gatwick-CUN Cancun
36h 30m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
Air Transat Logo
20:30 - 09:45CUN  Cancun-LGW London Gatwick
32h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
£474Air Transat
Tue, 9 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb
Air Transat Logo
11:40 - 19:10LGW  London Gatwick-CUN Cancun
36h 30m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
Air Transat Logo
20:30 - 09:45CUN  Cancun-LGW London Gatwick
32h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
£479Air Transat
Fri, 20 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:25 - 15:05LHR  London Heathrow-CUN Cancun
23h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:20 - 11:25CUN  Cancun-LHR London Heathrow
9h 05mdirect
£496Virgin Atlantic
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:45 - 23:30LGW  London Gatwick-CUN Cancun
35h 45m3 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Dublin Toronto Pearson Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:00 - 22:30CUN  Cancun-LGW London Gatwick
29h 30m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Dublin Berlin Brandenburg
£518Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
Virgin Atlantic Logo
08:40 - 15:05LHR  London Heathrow-CUN Cancun
35h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:20 - 11:25CUN  Cancun-LHR London Heathrow
9h 05mdirect
£519Virgin Atlantic
Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
British Airways Logo
10:55 - 16:55LGW  London Gatwick-CUN Cancun
11h 00mdirect
British Airways Logo
18:40 - 09:00CUN  Cancun-LGW London Gatwick
9h 20mdirect
£528British Airways
Sat, 23 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:35 - 19:20LTN  London Luton-CUN Cancun
16h 45m1 stop Dublin
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:05 - 22:15CUN  Cancun-LTN London Luton
20h 10m2 stops Dublin Berlin Brandenburg
£528Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Sun, 20 Dec
British Airways Logo
10:55 - 16:55LGW  London Gatwick-CUN Cancun
11h 00mdirect
British Airways Logo
18:40 - 09:00CUN  Cancun-LGW London Gatwick
9h 20mdirect
£546British Airways
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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?

Manchester to Cancún is the cheapest route at £346 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. London Gatwick Airport to Cancún is the most popular connection with return deals from £474.

How much is a flight to Cancún?

On average, a return flight from the United Kingdom to Cancún costs £697, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Belfast Intl Airport average £343, while Newcastle upon Tyne runs a bit higher at £654.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cancún?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Cancún at £656 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at £792.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cancún?

•September is the cheapest month to fly to Cancún with an average price of £613 return.
•August (£898) and December (£851) 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 £670 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at £739.

What is a good deal for flights to Cancún?

Flights under £572 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 Intl Airport £301
•Newcastle upon Tyne £501
•Birmingham £544.

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 18% 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

£301
Beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from London Stansted Airport 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 £572 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 10h 40m.

  • 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 18% lower than the average return fare of £697. 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 18% 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 £572. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Cancún in September. Return fares historically average £613, making September 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 £69 on a return flight. Evening flights to Cancún average £670 compared to £739 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, British Airways includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, TUI 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 Nautilus Diving and Training Center, Playa Caracol, and Iberostar Cancun Peninsula Convention Centre. 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 694 reviews
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
7.5Entertainment
6.9Food
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

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

10.0 ExcellentLye Sim, Jun 2026
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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….

The Virgin Atlantic crew was very good. However, the equipment was OK, the seats were OK, but her bags did not arrive with me. Two bags showed up a day later and I’m still waiting for my third back.

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

Great smooth flight. Had a seating change, but that was an improvement. Thanks United Airways Crew.

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.

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.

Business Class was great with two exceptions: they should board Business Class Only first, then loyalty, then handicapped and families with young children then by zone. With all the loyalty and credit card holders and families with kids, dozens boarded before us and we were in row 3. My only other compliant with Air Canada is they don’t serve drinks and snacks in business class until at a cruising altitude. Transat and Emirates serve prior to takeoff which is especially nice during boarding of big planes and de-icing.

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 .

Wonderful service and comfort. Attentive and careful. The food was also better than US carriers. Highly recommend

Very good baggage check and boarding pass service at Heathrow. Boarding was well organized, given the number of passengers. Food was very good. Cabin temperature was lower than expected and we were not prepared. Overall good experience.

better seats (very uncomfortable), access to wifi was a nightmare, and food was blah.

one meal and one breakfast or sandwich instead of two meals.

Many issues arose with the plane and after 3 hours of delays, we had to return to the London airport as the plane was unfit to cross the ocean. It was highly concerning that this aircraft was in operation with so many problems.

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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