Flying from Phoenix to Cancun International Airport (CUN): What you need to know
Planning your vacation starts with working out where you'll leave from in Phoenix. Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Phoenix to Cancun International Airport (CUN) out of here.
Cancun is two hours ahead of Phoenix. Cancun International Airport is located in Cancun, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Phoenix to CUN. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
Travelling from central Phoenix to SCF takes around 1 hour 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Phoenix to Cancun International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Think about setting out from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). You can book a direct Phoenix to Cancun International Airport (CUN) flight ticket from this popular hub.
Catch your direct flight from Phoenix to CUN with American Airlines. This is one of the leading carriers flying this route out of PHX.
American Airlines is the go-to airline for bookings on the PHX to CUN route.
Flights between Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and Cancun International Airport are more likely to be on time with American Airlines than with any other carrier.
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Phoenix to Cancun International Airport, check out these options when taking off from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can reach PHX from the centre of Phoenix in approximately 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport the day before your Phoenix to CUN flight:
The majority of flights that depart Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport get to their destination as planned. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 82.57%.
The street address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Book a flight ticket from Phoenix to Cancun International Airport (CUN) out of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between AZA and CUN include:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Is around AZA 56 kilometres from central Phoenix. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Phoenix to Cancun International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rating of AZA is 78.65%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
You'll find Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Have a late flight from Phoenix to Cancun International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near CUN and hit the lights earlier:
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Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Phoenix to Cancun International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Cancun International Airport is C$183. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$479. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Phoenix to CUN. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
July is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Cancun International Airport (CUN). Visit Cancun in May for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Phoenix to CUN flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Cancun International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cancun
Start your Cancun trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Cancun International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Cancun visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you won't want to miss include chichen itzá Park, Cancun Beach and Fuente de Kukulcan.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a visit to Merida will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Chichen-itza Park, Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
Around 274 kilometres west of Cancun, Kanasín is another essential stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Santa Isabel hacienda. Santa Isabel hacienda k'íiwik Park, Sitio arqueologico Flor de Mayo.Aak'its, Nikté Ch'oom k'íiwik ka'achij and Glorieta De Guadalupe.