Cheap Flights from Cancun to Mexico City
Cheap Flights from Cancun to Mexico City
Looking for cheap flights from Cancun to Mexico City? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Cancun to Mexico City vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 5,400–7,700 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Cancun to Mexico City for specific travel dates.
2026-12-17
CUN - NLU
Economy | Non stop
From 5,400 Pts + $21.3
2026-11-11
CUN - NLU
Economy | Non stop
From 5,900 Pts + $21.2
2026-11-24
CUN - NLU
Economy | Non stop
From 7,500 Pts + $21.3
2026-12-17
CUN - NLU
Premium Economy | Non stop
From 7,600 Pts + $21.3
2026-11-19
CUN - NLU
Economy | Non stop
From 7,700 Pts + $21.2
2026-11-26
CUN - NLU
Economy | Non stop
From 7,700 Pts + $21.3
Cancun to Mexico City flight facts
Distance
791 mi
1,273 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Mexico City is 1 hour behind Cancun.
Airports in Cancun
CUN · Cancún Intl
Airports in Mexico City
NLU · Felipe Ángeles Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Cancun - Mexico City · Mexico City is 22 mi from Mexico City
Flights Merida - Mexico City · Merida is 180 mi from Cancun
Premium cabin flights from Cancun to Mexico City
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
CUN - NLU
Business | Non stop
From 16,400 Pts + $21.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
CUN - NLU
Business | Non stop
From 16,400 Pts + $21.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
CUN - NLU
Business | Non stop
From 19,600 Pts + $21.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
CUN - NLU
Business | Non stop
From 26,400 Pts + $21.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
CUN - NLU
Business | Non stop
From 29,100 Pts + $21.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
CUN - NLU
Business | Non stop
From 29,100 Pts + $21.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Cancun to Mexico City depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Cancun to Mexico City.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Cancun to Mexico City.
Cancun and Mexico City are about 791 miles (1,273 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 791-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Mexico City is 1 hour behind Cancun.
Departures from Cancun: Cancún Intl (CUN). Arrivals in Mexico City: Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Mexico City, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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