Travelling from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
The timezone in Cancun is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Atlanta.
You can choose from 59 weekly Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Cancun International Airport flights. The 05:01 departure with Frontier Airlines is the earliest flight available. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 18:25.
Your ATL to CUN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Cancun International Airport. When you're ready to start your Cancun vacation, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of Mexico:
Most travellers choose to fly with Delta Air Lines on this route.
Frontier Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for ATL to CUN flights, with 82.22% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Cancun International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ATL and CUN:
Orlando International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Tampa International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Currently, C$151 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$335. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ATL to CUN.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Cancun International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
ATL is located at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Of all flights departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 76.64% land on schedule at their destination.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Atlanta. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a hassle-free start by staying near ATL. Whether you have an early flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Cancun International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cancun International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and explore beyond Cancun's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Cancun International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
From Cancun International Airport, Cancun is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Cancun International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Cancun. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Cancun International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ATL to CUN sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Cancun, now it's time to explore more of Mexico. Travel around 290 kilometres west to Merida to tick off its top attractions. From P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA to Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Campeche is another well-known destination in Mexico and is around 418 kilometres west of Cancun. No journey is complete without seeing Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.