Cheapest airlines flights from Cancun to New York

You can pick from 3 carriers that fly from Cancun to New York including United Airlines, Jetblue Airways, Spirit Airlines, with Delta Air Lines serving cheapest ticket on this route.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Cancun to New York according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Cancun to New York in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$156, and round-trip direct flights start at US$216.

Displayed flight fares from Cancun to New York are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Cancun to New York Flight Details

The distance between Cancun and New York is about 2,506.81 km. The average flying time from Cancun to New York is around 4 hours 8 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$148
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$211
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,506.81 km
Average flight time4 hours 8 minutes
Popular airlineUnited Airlines
Flight statistics for the Cancun–New York route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Cancun to New York?

The cheapest time to fly from Cancun to New York: Jan 11 to Jan 18 — one-way prices start at US$148.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cancun to New York (CUN-NYC)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Spirit Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$148 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CUN to EWR on Wed, Jan 14), while United Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$211 departing on Wed, Jan 28 and returning on Mon, Feb 2.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Cancun to New York with the following airlines, including: United Airlines Jetblue Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 8 minutes to fly from Cancun to New York.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cancun to New York is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 49 flight per week flying from Cancun to New York. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA1988 (08:46)
  • To find best deals on flights from Cancun to New York, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jan 14, with one-way flights priced at just US$148.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Delta Air Lines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for New York travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Cancun to New York is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cancun to New York on December 24, 2025 with United Airlines, with prices starting at US$224.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in New York, with Cancun International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport (CUN-EWR) is by far the most common option on this route: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) LaGuardia Airport (LGA) New York Skyports Seaplane Base (NYS) Stewart International Airport (SWF).
  • The time difference between New York and Cancun is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.