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Flights from New York to Cancun

Airlines operating flights from New York to Cancun

Choose from 5 airlines flying from New York to Cancun, including Jetblue Airways, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. Delta Air Lines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from New York to Cancun according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from New York to Cancun over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £108 and round-trip tickets from £224.

Displayed flight fares from New York to Cancun are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for New York to Cancun

The distance between New York and Cancun is 2,506.81km. It takes around 4 hours 26 minutes on average to fly from New York to Cancun. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price£89
Cheapest return ticket price£182
Off-season travel monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,506.81km
Average flight time4 hours 26 minutes
Popular airlineJetblue Airways
Flight statistics for the New York–Cancun route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from New York to Cancun

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from New York to Cancun?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from New York to Cancun in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from New York to Cancun is September, with an average price of £139. The most expensive month is usually December, with average prices reaching £250.

£250
£195
£139
£84
    Cheapest
  • £153
    Apr
  • £165
    May
  • £168
    Jun
  • £176
    Jul
  • £191
    Aug
  • £139
    Sep
  • £167
    Oct
  • £163
    Nov
  • £250
    Dec
  • £144
    Jan
  • £166
    Feb
  • £198
    Mar

What is the cheapest month for return flights from New York to Cancun?

Average price of return flights from New York to Cancun purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, April is often the cheapest month for fly from New York to Cancun, with an average price of £246. December is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £593.

£593
£420
£246
£73
  • £246
    Apr
  • £266
    May
  • £292
    Jun
  • £336
    Jul
  • £453
    Aug
  • £253
    Sep
  • £334
    Oct
  • £326
    Nov
  • £593
    Dec
  • £258
    Jan
  • £432
    Feb
  • £370
    Mar

During the Early May bank holiday, which day is cheapest to fly from New York to Cancun?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from New York to Cancun during Early May bank holiday in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Early May bank holiday is scheduled for May 4. The lowest flight fares from New York to Cancun are available on May 5, starting from £97.

£137
£117
£97
£77
    Cheapest
  • £137
    30
    Apr
  • £127
    1
    May
  • £121
    2
  • £113
    3
  • £121
    4
  • £97
    5
  • £121
    6

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from New York (NYC) to Cancun (CUN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as £89 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LGA to CUN on Mon, May 11), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £182 departing on Sat, May 9 and returning on Thu, May 14.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from New York to Cancun with the following airlines, including: Jetblue Airways Aeromexico American Airlines Frontier Airlines United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 26 minutes to fly from New York (NYC) to Cancun (CUN).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New York to Cancun is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 60 flight per week flying from New York to Cancun. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetblue Airways: S/-/-/W/T/F/S -- B61851 (12:16) American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA816 (07:34)
  • To find best deals on flights from New York to Cancun, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, May 11, with one-way flights priced at just £89.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Delta Air Lines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cancun travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from New York to Cancun is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to Cancun on April 25, 2026 with Spirit Airlines, with prices starting at £197.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cancun, with John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cancún International Airport (JFK-CUN) is by far the most common option on this route: Cancún International Airport (CUN).
  • The time difference between Cancun and New York is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.