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Cheapest return fare
$1,812
Typical prices: $1,654-$2,561
Delta
Wed 22/4Wed 29/4
MEL - CUN • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$837
Delta
Wed 18/3
MEL - CUN • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights to Cancún

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Cancún that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Cancún

Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Delta Logo
10:00 - 20:15
MEL
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CUN
25h 15m
2 stops
Delta Logo
08:00 - 07:50
CUN
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MEL
32h 50m
2 stops
$1,812Delta
Thu, 23 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:45 - 16:20
SYD
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CUN
34h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:30 - 18:50
CUN
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SYD
34h 20m
2 stops
$1,851Multiple Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:55 - 14:58
BNE
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CUN
42h 03m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:30 - 10:40
CUN
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BNE
26h 10m
2 stops
$1,859Multiple Airlines
Sun, 19 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
Delta Logo
09:15 - 16:51
SYD
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CUN
22h 36m
1 stop
Delta Logo
08:00 - 06:50
CUN
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SYD
31h 50m
2 stops
$1,901Delta
Thu, 23 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
Air Canada Logo
10:00 - 16:20
BNE
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CUN
21h 20m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
20:55 - 07:05
CUN
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BNE
43h 10m
2 stops
$2,127Air Canada
Sun, 7 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
19:05 - 22:20
SYD
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CUN
42h 15m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
07:51 - 08:45
CUN
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SYD
33h 54m
2 stops
$2,171Air New Zealand
Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Air Canada Logo
10:00 - 09:35
BNE
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CUN
38h 35m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
17:15 - 07:05
CUN
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BNE
22h 50m
1 stop
$2,258Air Canada
Sat, 6 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 - 20:05
SYD
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CUN
23h 05m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
18:06 - 06:55
CUN
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SYD
21h 49m
1 stop
$2,329Qantas Airways
Mon, 27 Apr - Mon, 11 May
Air New Zealand Logo
08:35 - 10:06
MEL
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CUN
40h 31m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
07:51 - 10:55
CUN
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MEL
36h 04m
2 stops
$2,581Air New Zealand
Mon, 27 Apr - Fri, 1 May
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 13:56
MEL
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CUN
43h 11m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
15:01 - 05:00
CUN
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MEL
22h 59m
1 stop
$2,890American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Cancún

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Cancún to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cancún?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Cancún, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Cancún is March, where tickets cost $1,627 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $2,846 and $2,734 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is December with an average price of $1,397.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cancún?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Cancún, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Cancún Plane Tickets

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$837
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Melbourne to Cancun

When to book flights to Cancún

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Cancún based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking Cancun flights

  • Where can I exchange money at Cancun Airport?

    Do you need to exchange your Australian dollars for Mexican pesos? If so, Cancun Airport has currency exchange services available in Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, closing around 22:00 and 21:00 respectively. Alternatively, ATMs are available in all four terminals. Don’t forget to inform your bank prior to travel.

  • Where can my friend pick me up at Cancun Airport?

    If your friend is going to pick you up at Cancun Airport, there is a car park located near the main entrance of the airport. It costs around 36 MXN (2.44 AUD) per hour for up to 6h. After that, it’s approximately 215 MXN (14.63 AUD) per day. Once your friend has parked, they may meet you at the restaurant named Meeting Point, outside Terminal 2 and 3.

  • Are there any special visa requirements for travellers from Australia?

    Flying from Australia to Cancun is a hassle-free undertaking for Australian passport holders, as no visa is required to enter Mexico. You can stay in Cancun as a tourist for up to 180 days, and the tourist card to fill out beforehand is available on the airport website for a faster entry into the country and less stress at the immigration point.

  • How can I get from Cancun International Airport to Cancun city by public transport?

    The cheapest way to get from the airport to your final destination is by taking one of the many buses that depart from the terminal buildings to Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and other destinations. There is a bus stop in front of every terminal and a ticket to Cancun will cost approximately 5 MXN (0.40 AUD).

  • Does Cancun Airport house any hotels onsite?

    Although there are no hotels inside the terminal areas, two hotels are very close to the airport and there are complimentary 24h shuttle services from the airport. Shuttle buses depart regularly in front of all terminals to the hotels, and if you need any help, address the airport staff at the information desks.

  • Does Cancun Airport have any lounges?

    Cancun Airport features a business lounge at Terminal 3 and one at Terminal 2 that grants access to economy travellers as well. Passes are available at the door or by pre-booking. Travellers can enjoy a tranquil environment, kids’ area, and eating options, but note that the lounge is airside and only accessible for departing or transit passengers. Passes cost between 553–724 MXN (42–55 AUD) for 3h access.

  • Which is the best airline to fly with when travelling with children to Cancun?

    All the major airlines flying to Cancun include a kids’ activity pack and can arrange special children’s menus. Qantas Airways features the Joey Club art programme on many flights where children can enjoy an interactive colouring game during international flights, as well as their own app for children’s activities.

  • How far is Cancun Airport from central Cancun?

    You’ll need to travel 14 km to reach the Cancun city centre from Cancun Airport.

  • What is the name of Cancun’s airport?

    All flights to Cancun land at Cancun Airport. The airport code is CUN,and it can also be referred to as Cancun, Cancun Airport, Cancún Intl, or Riviera Maya.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Cancun?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Cancun.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Cancun?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cancun is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Cancun?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cancun with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Cancun?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cancun up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Cancun

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Cancun flight deals.
  • Cancun International Airport (CUN) has four terminals that are connected via a free shuttle bus. Terminal 1 is mostly charter flights; Terminal 2 is domestic plus Central and South American flights; Terminal 3 is mostly US, Canada and Europe; and Terminal 4 is a mix of domestic and international flights.
  • If you need to store your luggage while at Cancun Airport, there are lockers for small luggage in the main terminal for around 100 MXN (6.80 AUD). Alternatively, larger lockers are available off property near the airport. Prices depend on luggage size and range from approximately 119 MXN (8.09 AUD) to 379 MXN (25.79 AUD).
  • If you need mobility assistance while at Cancun Airport, rest assured that they have wheelchair accessible vans, staff that can assist you, as well as easy access to the VIP lounge.
  • There are medical services open 24h a day in Terminal 2 if you are in need of medical attention while at Cancun Airport. Alternatively, if you only need some medication, there are chemists located in both Terminal 2 and Terminal 3.
  • Most flights from major Australian cities to Cancun have at least two stops in between, but if you want a more direct flight to the Mexican city, consider booking with Virgin Australia. The airline offers regular flights to Cancun from Brisbane that only have one stopover.
  • Cancun International Airport (CUN) has a large parking lot right at the entrance to the terminal building. The rate per hour is approximately 30–40 MXN (2.30–3.0 AUD) and a day pass costs about 215 MXN (17 AUD).
  • Travellers arriving at Cancun International Airport will see that there are no restaurants situated in the Arrivals Hall; however, if you are very hungry, you can visit the many eateries located in the Departures Area, just a few minutes on the free shuttle that operates between the terminals.
  • Cancun centre is only a 20min drive from the airport, but Cancun International Airport is also a good option if your destination is Playa del Carmen. By car, you can be in the coastal city in about 40min, driving alongside the scenic coastline.
  • Assistance for all matters concerned is provided at the information desks at Cancun Airport. At International Terminals 2 and 3, you will find the information desks conveniently located in the centre of the terminal buildings.
  • Travellers who want to continue their journey by car can benefit from the large car hire centre onsite that is open 24h. Their information and rental desks are spread over Terminals 2 and 3, and include major brands like Hertz, Avis, and National.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Cancún

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Cancún. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to Cancún. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8276 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
8.5Crew
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Could not get my connecting flight boarding pass until four hrs before departure! Ver annoying especially since the staff could not explain why!

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
SEA - RDU
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Could not get my connecting flight boarding pass until four hrs before departure! Ver annoying especially since the staff could not explain why!

Good flight. Connector flight was delayed so made a short turnaround in Atlanta which was stressful. Otherwise, great crew, Staff in ATL was very informative about the delay and ensured people their connections were fine. Notified the ones that were not. Great communication.

Excellent!!! Aeromexico is a great airline. What was not that good is the service provided by Kayak. It is never clear and not easy to manage.

Only water, tea or coffee served midflight, even to comfort seating. Man next to me needed two seats and took up a portion of my seat and Delta did nothing.

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

The flight was comfortable and uneventful, which is what I desire

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

The flight was delayed and oversold. I volunteered to give up my seat for compensation. Thinking I could get a good night's sleep instead of arriving home at 2 am. It took over an hour to get the new reservation confirmed, three different gate attendants, and two red coats. It took even longer to confirm the overnight hotel, and when I arrived, the line was 45 minutes long, with two people checking in, and at least 15 people slowly, very slowly—no food except frozen convenience food, no coupon for food from airlines. Slept, headed back to the airport, and that flight had an equipment change and a gate change just as they were about to board. It took an additional hour to board as they cleaned the plane from storage.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

It was a good flight and no complaints. It just wasn't anything that was better than any other flight.

The crew were wonderful - if only the customers were as well behaved as the attendants!! Ha ha! If you could just talk to God and ask for less turbulence next time.... Juuuuust kidding....

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

Do not like the size of the overhead bin. I think staff should monitor the size of suitcases that are being carried on by passengers to ensure they meet the size requirement.

Both of my flights arrived early and check in process was smooth

Same thing as flight from Pheonix to Newark. Uograded and Promised extra leg room and when I got to the seat it had none.

Very good. Because of the delays with my previous flight, I missed my connection, but I was able to book another flight through the United app easily.

It was good but only meal served is very less. Meantime good to add rice and chicken in one of meal

It was great with United overall except for two things. 1) It was a 5-hour flight and we were with kids, so we were asking for extra snacks. They were extremely reticent to dole them out even though there wasn't any meal and the kids were starting to hit their limit towards the end. 2) Baggage didn't arrive until 80 minutes after we landed.

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

They charged a fee for 1st bag checked. Others in same party were free.

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

The flight attendants as well as the gate agent were out to lunch. Nothing extraordinary about their service. American just keeps getting worse every year.

The worst Airline ever. They centered my second flight and leave me in NY. They don’t have any representatives at the airport and they don’t respond to calls. Basically I got stuck. I will never purchase through there again.

We missed our flight and got stranded in Miami where we had to rent a hotel we could not afford. they would not work with us because they said it was weather related even though the gate attendant said it was not. I could go on but trying to get satisfaction has wore me down, which I believe is the intent. My only solution is to never fly AA again.

Broke my luggage and I can't get a resolution yet.

There were no TV screens - even in Business class. 5 delays, and only given $12 meal voucher! Terrible!

The professionals have excellent customer service, the seats don´t have enough space.

The flight was very smooth and the meal in business class was great.

The captain brought my 6 year old son into the cockpit and allowed him to ask questions, sit in the captain’s chair and talk about all the gears and levers. Made the trip very special for him.

Gate was overcrowded. Gate agents performed very well. Flight crew was top notch! Efficient & professional & courteous. Both meals not thermalized well. Dinner main dish was actually cold in the center. Almost inedible. Breakfast sandwich was lukewarm.

You can plug your phone in & use their wifi to watch movies, etc, but the plane’s wifi was disconnected for most of the flight.

Business Class was great with two exceptions: they should board Business Class Only first, then loyalty, then handicapped and families with young children then by zone. With all the loyalty and credit card holders and families with kids, dozens boarded before us and we were in row 3. My only other compliant with Air Canada is they don’t serve drinks and snacks in business class until at a cruising altitude. Transat and Emirates serve prior to takeoff which is especially nice during boarding of big planes and de-icing.

I explained this tragedy already with Jazz It was terrible starting with Jazz delayed 3 times so that I missed my direct flight to Mexico City and the only option was a 19 hour trip to Toronto and then down to Mexico City I was delayed by a day I had to sleep in tbe Airport on a hard bench I was given vouchers which were not honored I had no place to eat until 0545 and then catch my flight which was boarding I went to the AC counter to c/o and that was to no avail I then had the experience of my suitcase being lost and no clothes gor 2 days

No entertainment system. Paid extra for wider seats but not worth the cost. Flight left a little late and arrived early.

Seats were so small. I’m 6ft and a good 20% of me hung out into the aisle and the flight attendants come dashing with the cart. On multiple occasions they hit me before saying mind your elbows and knees. I’m like, yes, but where do i put them. There isn’t a space that exists that i can fold into. The carts are so close to the seats when they pass through that i regularly felt water dripping on me as they poured drinks. Overall 3/10 experience. Highly unlikely to recommend

Would have preferred a better food menu. Other than that, no complaints.

The free Wi-fi for Aeroplan members was a great touch. The time passed quickly. I found the seats seemed a little closer together than I remember. Not Air Canada's fault, but we were about 20 minutes late landing because the airport was too busy. We had to circle around for a while. The boarding and disembarking went very smoothly.

The flight attendants were not very nice. No smiles On my return trip I was charged for one bag $83.30 although I had purchased the flight including one piece of luggage. Can this be refunded to me? Thank you!

Flight delayed by 90 min making for a 2 am check in at destination hotel.

It was a good flight- but it is not clear to me why AC suggests to come to the airport 4 hours (!) before the flight. Even the locals said that’s a bit of an exaggeration. We were there 2 hours before as usual and that was more than enough.

Flight left on time. Crew was polite and helpful. Flight arrived early at destination. Had some trouble with in-flight entertainment system (not built in to seat-back) but found a work-around. Good experience.

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