Cheap flights from New York to Cancun

One-way fares from $167 · NYC → CUN · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$167

jetBlue · Mon, Jan 4

Cheapest month
January

from $167

Direct flights
Yes

jetBlue and American Airlines

Flight time
4h 19m

2,490 km

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Cheapest month to fly from New York to Cancun

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

  1. November 2026 $171
  2. December 2026 $172
  3. January 2027 Cheapest $167

Cheapest dates in January 2027

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

jetBlue
Depart07:29 Mon, Jan 4LGA → CUN 5h 15m · 1 stop
$167one way, per person
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jetBlue
Depart07:29 Fri, Jan 1LGA → CUN 5h 17m · 1 stop
$179one way, per person
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American Airlines
Depart21:29 Sat, Jan 23JFK → CUN 5h 38m · 1 stop
$179one way, per person
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American Airlines
Depart11:05 Sat, Jan 2JFK → CUN 4h 30m · Direct
$194one way, per person
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About flights from New York to Cancun

New York (NYC) and Cancun (CUN) are about 2,490 km apart. Direct flights take around 4h 19m, and recent direct fares were with jetBlue and American Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $167, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from New York to Cancun?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $167 with jetBlue, departing Monday, January 4, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $167 to $172.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Cancun?

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $167 one way.

Are there direct flights from New York to Cancun?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with jetBlue and American Airlines.

How long is the flight from New York to Cancun?

A direct flight takes about 4h 19m. New York and Cancun are around 2,490 km apart.

Which airlines fly from New York to Cancun?

Recent fares on this route were with jetBlue and American Airlines.

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