Traveling from La Union Airport (POP) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as March and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
To break up your flight from La Union Airport to Cancun International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a city that appeals to you. Popular stopovers on the POP - CUN route are:
Pearson International Airport
Miami International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Mexico, contact your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you all the necessary information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from POP to CUN.
How to find the cheapest flights from La Union Airport (POP) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from La Union Airport to Cancun International Airport is C$466. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$603. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap flight tickets from POP to CUN if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for a ticket from La Union Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you the hassle of searching for cheap flight tickets from POP to CUN every day.
Play around with filters to find the perfect journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from La Union Airport to Cancun International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about La Union Airport (POP)
To get to La Union Airport from central Puerto Plata, it takes around 28 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city center.
Need a handy hotel close to POP? If you're catching an early flight from La Union Airport to Cancun International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
If you have a late flight from La Union Airport to Cancun International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near CUN:
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the center of Cancun. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 26 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The quietest month for a flight from La Union Airport to Cancun International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Cancun based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from La Union Airport to Cancun International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Cancun during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from POP to CUN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Cancun
Start your Cancun trip right by finding a fantastic stay. Once you've booked your flight from POP to CUN, have a look at our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Playa Delfines, El Rey Ruins and Dubai Palace Casino are major attractions which should be on every Cancun itinerary.
Complete your Cancun trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Cancun International Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Cancun.
