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Flights from New York to Cancun

Find cheap airlines flights from New York to Cancun

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from New York to Cancun, including Jetblue Airways, United Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Jetblue Airways.
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Cancun

Non stop flight deals! Book direct flights from New York to Cancun: One way flights from $121, round trip flights from $261. Cheapest next 3 months.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | New York to Cancun

The distance between New York and Cancun is about 2,506.81 km. It takes around 4 hours 18 minutes on average to fly from New York to Cancun. The most popular month to Cancun is June. The off-season for travel is May.

Cheapest one-way flight price $89
Cheapest return ticket price $252
Off-season for travel May
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 2,506.81 km
Average flight time 4 hours 18 minutes
Popular airline Jetblue Airways

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Cancun?

The cheapest time for New York to Cancun flights: Jul 6 to Jul 13 — one way flight prices from $88.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from New York (NYC) to Cancun (CUN) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from New York to Cancun based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from New York (NYC) to Cancun (CUN) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $438.

  • How long does it take to fly from New York (NYC) to Cancun (CUN)?

    It takes about 4 hours 18 minutes to fly from New York (NYC) to Cancun (CUN).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from New York (NYC) to Cancun (CUN)?

    Airlines with flights from New York (NYC) to Cancun (CUN): Jetblue Airways, United Airlines, Korean Air, Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines, El Al, Qatar Airways and American Airlines.

  • How many airports are there in Cancun (CUN)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near Cancun (CUN): Cancun International Airport.

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