Cheap flights from Cancun to Mexico City

One-way fares from $49 · CUN → MEX · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
$49

Viva Aerobus · Sun, Feb 21

Cheapest month
February

from $49

Direct flights
Yes

Volaris, Viva Aerobus and Aeromexico

Flight time
2h 16m

1,290 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Cancun to Mexico City

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $70
  2. December 2026 $68
  3. January 2027 $57
  4. February 2027 Cheapest $49
  5. March 2027 $60
  6. April 2027 $58
  7. June 2027 $72
  8. September 2027 $112

Cheapest dates in February 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Viva Aerobus
Depart07:30 Sun, Feb 21CUN → NLU 2h 19m · Direct
$49one way, per person
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Viva Aerobus
Depart10:20 Tue, Feb 23CUN → TLC 2h 21m · Direct
$63one way, per person
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About flights from Cancun to Mexico City

Cancun (CUN) and Mexico City (MEX) are about 1,290 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 16m, and recent direct fares were with Volaris, Viva Aerobus and Aeromexico. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $49, and February 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Cancun to Mexico City?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $49 with Viva Aerobus, departing Sunday, February 21, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $49 to $112.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cancun to Mexico City?

February 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $49 one way.

Are there direct flights from Cancun to Mexico City?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Volaris, Viva Aerobus and Aeromexico.

How long is the flight from Cancun to Mexico City?

A direct flight takes about 2h 16m. Cancun and Mexico City are around 1,290 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Cancun to Mexico City?

Recent fares on this route were with Volaris, Viva Aerobus and Aeromexico.

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