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Above you may see airfare for flights from New York to Cancun. Fares are inclusive of base fare, fuel surcharges, airline/airport taxes, and our service fee. However, fares are non-warranted and subject to expiration or change anytime as per the availability with the operator or carrier.

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Airports in New York City

1. John F. Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (IATA: JFK, ICAO: KJFK) is the primary international airport serving New York City. Popularly, the airport is referred to as Kennedy Airport, JFK Airport, New York-JFK, or simply JFK or Kennedy. The airport is part of New York City borough of Queens and is 16 miles (30 km) southeast of Midtown Manhattan.

Airlines operating nonstop flights to Cancun from JFK

  • Jetblue Airways
  • American Airlines
  • Interjet

2. LaGuardia Airport

LaGuardia Airport (IATA: LGA, ICAO: KLGA) is the nearest airport from the center of New York City. The airport is located in the northern part of the New York City borough of Queens in the United States.

The airport ranks as the third busiest airport in New York City after John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport. LaGuardia Airport covers 680 acres (280 ha). The airport has got 4 terminals – A, B, C and D.

Airlines operating nonstop flights to Cancun from LGA

No carriers operate nonstop flights to Cancun from this airport.

3. Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport (IATA: EWR, ICAO: KEWR, FAA LID: EWR), originally Newark Metropolitan Airport and later Newark International Airport, is one of the major airports of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and is located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The airport straddles the boundary between the cities of Newark and Elizabeth, the former of which is the most populous city in the state. The airport is owned jointly by the cities of Elizabeth and Newark and leased to and operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Airlines operating nonstop flights to Cancun from EWR

  • Only American Airlines operate nonstop flights to Cancun from EWR.

Airports in Cancun

Cancún International Airport is situated on the Caribbean coast of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula in Quintana Roo. The airport is recognized as the Latin America’s fourth and Mexico’s second busiest airport, after Mexico City International Airport. In 2018, Cancún airport handled 25,202,016 passengers. 6.8% passenger traffic increase was observed as compared to that of 2017.

How Long is the Flight to Cancun from New York?

The flight distance between Cancun and New York is 1,543 miles/2483 km, which an airplane covers in around 3 hours and 35 minutes. The distance and time might vary a bit between different airports have been shared.

Flight

Flight Distance

Flight Time

Flight from JFK to CUN

1,555 miles/2502 km

3 hours 37 minutes

Flight from LGA to CUN

1,560 miles/2510 km

3 hours 37 minutes

Flight from EWR to CUN

1,546 miles/2488 km

3 hours 36 minutes

Note: The flight time and distance might differ from airlines to airlines based on speed of their airplanes and the route they take. Cancun is one hour behind New York.

 

How to Book Cheap Flights from New York to Cancun?

Though Cheapfaremart makes available the best airfares available to you matching your travel plan, you may maximize your chance of getting a discount flight ticket to Cancun by keeping in mind the facts below.

 

1. Weekday Vs Weekend flights

You will always find weekday flight departures to be cheaper than the weekend departures. The reason is obvious. Cancun is a favorite weekend getaway for local as well as international travelers.

 

2. Regular hour flight Vs. Odd-hour flight

Beat the competition by keeping your departure at a time when fewer people would think of. For instance, late-night or red eye flight or early morning flights may help you save big on your air ticket to Cancun.

 

3. Peak season Vs. Low season

The number of tourists surge from November and it continues until April. Expect airfare to Cancun with all carriers from budget to full-service airlines go up by during this period. If you want a perfect weather but in a budget, choose the transition time between fall and winter and spring and summer. If you are after Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year celebration in Cancun, confirm your reservation in advance. The advance reservation window opens well before 331 days of the flight departure date.

 

4. Fly with budget airlines

Spirit Airline has got you covered. Your savings increases further with flight discounts offered by Cheapfaremart. However, it’s wise not to wait for something unexpected. Once you find a fare below average, lock it immediately. Most of the time travelers end up paying more anticipating a lower price to come their way.

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