Flying from Monterrey to Cancun International Airport (CUN): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at Monterrey's main airport, Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY). Explore the options for booking a flight from Monterrey to Cancun International Airport (CUN) leaving from this base.
The average length of a direct Monterrey to Cancun International Airport flight is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Cancun International Airport is located in Cancun. The city operates on the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour ahead of Monterrey.
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) is the most popular route. There are 66 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with VivaAerobus at 11pm. Go for the first MTY to CUN departure operated by VivaAerobus at 12:05am if getting there sooner works for you.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Monterrey to CUN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Monterrey
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Monterrey to Cancun International Airport (CUN) take off from this terminal.
When departing from MTY, you can take a direct flight from Monterrey to Cancun International Airport with VivaAerobus.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between MTY and CUN is VivaAerobus.
With a reliable 80.0% of services arriving as scheduled, VivaAerobus is the most punctual carrier operating on this route.
MTY is around 31 kilometres from central Monterrey. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Monterrey to Cancun International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport:
When it comes to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.87% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
About Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Book a hotel close to CUN if you're catching a late flight from Monterrey to Cancun International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Grab a Cancun International Airport rental car and discover Cancun and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Monterrey to Cancun International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Monterrey to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
ر.ق. 119 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Monterrey to Cancun International Airport. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 162. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap flights from Monterrey to CUN, book your flight ticket five months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for landing cheap Monterrey to Cancun International Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Monterrey to Cancun International Airport.
The best time to fly from Monterrey to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. May is the quietest month to visit Cancun. July is when most people book flights from Monterrey to Cancun International Airport (CUN), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Monterrey to CUN flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Cancun, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 20ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Monterrey to Cancun International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cancun
Start your Cancun trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Monterrey to Cancun International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
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