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Cancun.223 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 May, returning Fri, 9 May.Return flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 3 May, arriving in Cancun.Inbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from Cancun on Fri, 9 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 223 €, select.
Cancun.267 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Apr, returning Thu, 8 May.Return flight with Aeromexico.Outbound direct flight with Aeromexico departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 29 Apr, arriving in Cancun.Inbound direct flight with Aeromexico departs from Cancun on Thu, 8 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 267 €, select.
Cancun.273 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Jun, returning Wed, 18 Jun.Return flight with Aeromexico.Outbound direct flight with Aeromexico departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Cancun.Inbound direct flight with Aeromexico departs from Cancun on Wed, 18 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 273 €, select.
Cancun.278 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 May, returning Tue, 24 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 27 May, arriving in Cancun.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Cancun on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 278 €, select.
Cancun.279 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Sep, returning Tue, 16 Sep.Return flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Cancun.Inbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from Cancun on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 279 €, select.
Cancun.280 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jul, returning Thu, 31 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 15 Jul, arriving in Cancun.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Cancun on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 280 €, select.
Cancun.280 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Nov, returning Thu, 27 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 24 Nov, arriving in Cancun.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Cancun on Thu, 27 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 280 €, select.
Cancun.280 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Jan, returning Fri, 9 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 4 Jan, arriving in Cancun.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Cancun on Fri, 9 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 280 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Cancun

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Cancun flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from 314 €
May
from 223 €
Jun
from 273 €
Jul
from 280 €
Aug
from 311 €
Sep
from 279 €
Oct
from 280 €
Nov
from 280 €
Dec
from 280 €
Jan
from 280 €
Feb
from 284 €
Mar
from 324 €

Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Cancun

New York John F. Kennedy to Cancun: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to Cancun below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cancun.

New York to Cancun: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found223 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time4 hrs, 17 mins
Most popular airlineQatar Airways
Average flights per week149

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Cancun: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Cancun is 223 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 17 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Cancun.
Qatar Airways, jetBlue and American Airlines fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Cancun.
As of April 2025, there are 149 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Cancun.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Cancun is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Cancun Airport on Saturday, 3 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 17 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cancun but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cancun is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, jetBlue offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cancun.

Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cancun International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 15 minutes.

  • Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Cancun one hour behind New York.

  • You can choose from 53 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cancun International Airport flights. The 05:59 departure with JetBlue Airways is the earliest flight available. JetBlue Airways operates the latest service of the day at 19:29.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your JFK to CUN flight.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.

  • A range of airlines offer direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cancun International Airport, so jetting off to Cancun (and then seeing more of Mexico!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:

  • The airline most travellers fly with on this route is American Airlines.

  • American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating JFK to CUN flights, with 77.87% of its services arriving as scheduled.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cancun International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between JFK and CUN:

    • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

    • Orlando International Airport

    • Charlotte Douglas International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight is 110 €. A round-trip fare is currently 223 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book one month before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from JFK to CUN.

  • The cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cancun International Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from JFK to CUN is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cancun International Airport.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • JFK's address is JFK Airport.

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near JFK. Whether you've booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cancun International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:

  • Pick up a Cancun International Airport rental car and discover Cancun and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.

  • Reserving your ride from Cancun International Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.

Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun

  • Cancun International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Cancun. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.

When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • The quietest month for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cancun International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Cancun based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • When booking your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cancun International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cancun, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JFK to CUN sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Mexico

  • Merida is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.

  • Around 418 kilometres west of Cancun, Campeche is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.

Plan the rest of your trip from New York to Cancun

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