Flying from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Acapulco Airport (ACA): what you need to know
Acapulco is one hour behind Cancun and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you catch your CUN to ACA flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cancun Airport to Acapulco Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CUN and ACA:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
Handy information about Cancun Airport (CUN)
80% of flights departing from Cancun Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of CUN.
Cancun Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Cancun. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near CUN? If you've booked an early flight from Cancun Airport to Acapulco Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Acapulco Airport (ACA)
If you're coming in on a late Cancun Airport to Acapulco Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near ACA:
Grab a Acapulco Airport rental car and discover Acapulco and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Europcar and Thrifty are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Acapulco Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Acapulco Airport (ACA) to central Acapulco
Acapulco Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Acapulco. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Acapulco Airport (ACA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cancun Airport to Acapulco Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Acapulco in March.
The warmest month in Acapulco is May, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Cancun Airport to Acapulco Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from CUN to ACA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Acapulco. Around 290 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Around 322 kilometres north of Acapulco, Ecatepec de Morelos is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.
