Cheap Flights from Mexico City to Cancun
Cheap Flights from Mexico City to Cancun
Looking for cheap flights from Mexico City to Cancun? 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 Mexico City to Cancun vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 5,000 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 Mexico City to Cancun for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
MEX - CUN
Economy | Non stop
From 5,000 Pts + $35.6
2026-11-08
MEX - CUN
Economy | Non stop
From 5,000 Pts + $35.6
2026-11-09
MEX - CUN
Economy | Non stop
From 5,000 Pts + $35.6
2026-11-10
MEX - CUN
Economy | Non stop
From 5,000 Pts + $35.6
2026-11-14
MEX - CUN
Economy | Non stop
From 5,000 Pts + $35.6
2026-11-17
MEX - CUN
Economy | Non stop
From 5,000 Pts + $35.6
Mexico City to Cancun flight facts
Distance
798 mi
1,284 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Cancun is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City.
Airports in Mexico City
MEX · Licenciado Benito Juarez Intl
Airports in Cancun
CUN · Cancún Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Mexico City - Cancun · Mexico City is 22 mi from Mexico City
Flights Mexico City - Cozumel · Cozumel is 36 mi from Cancun
Flights Mexico City - Merida · Merida is 180 mi from Cancun
Premium cabin flights from Mexico City to Cancun
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
MEX - CUN
Business | Non stop
From 15,100 Pts + $35.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
MEX - CUN
Business | Non stop
From 18,900 Pts + $35.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
MEX - CUN
Business | Non stop
From 20,700 Pts + $35.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
MEX - CUN
Business | Non stop
From 29,000 Pts + $35.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
MEX - CUN
Business | Non stop
From 36,100 Pts + $35.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
MEX - CUN
Premium Economy | Non stop
From 12,000 Pts + $35.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Playa Del Carmen (Mexico)
Thompson Playa del Carmen Main House
From 8,000 Pts or $117
Quintana Roo (Mexico)
Dreams Jade Resort & Spa
From 15,000 Pts or $233
Cozumel (Mexico)
Secrets Aura Cozumel
From 20,000 Pts or $437
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Mexico City to Cancun 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 Mexico City to Cancun.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Mexico City to Cancun.
Mexico City and Cancun are about 798 miles (1,284 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 798-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.
Cancun is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City.
Departures from Mexico City: Licenciado Benito Juarez Intl (MEX). Arrivals in Cancun: Cancún Intl (CUN).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Cancun, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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