Mexico City to Cancun

Mexico City to Cancun

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Mexico City to Cancun Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Volaris
Economy
00:00
08:48
$517.51
Flight
Avianca
Economy
00:40
11:45
$545.20
Flight
Volaris
Economy
01:00
08:48
$349.91
Flight
Volaris
Economy
01:45
13:09
$450.12
Flight
Volaris
Economy
02:23
13:49
$147.90
Flight
Volaris
Economy
03:25
13:09
$435.11
Flight
Volaris
Economy
04:15
13:26
$189.04
Flight
Avianca
Economy
04:55
17:20
$512.63
Flight
Volaris
Economy
05:20
14:45
$136.65
Flight
VivaAerobus
Economy
05:40
15:40
$377.84
Flight
VivaAerobus
Economy
06:00
08:20
$129.29
Flight
VivaAerobus
Economy
06:20
08:40
$186.69
Flight
VivaAerobus
Economy
06:45
09:10
$347.87
Flight
Aeromexico
Economy
07:01
09:31
$155.96
Flight
VivaAerobus
Economy
07:20
18:50
$125.86
Flight
Aeromexico
Economy
07:40
10:13
$234.81
Flight
Aeromexico
Economy
07:56
10:35
$318.88
Flight
VivaAerobus
Economy
08:15
15:40
$177.70
Flight
Aeromexico
Economy
08:35
11:13
$184.95
Flight
Aeromexico
Economy
08:55
11:29
$362.94

How to get from Mexico City to Cancun

When you want to get from Mexico City to Cancun, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 145.82. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 145.82.

How far is Mexico City from Cancun?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Mexico City to Cancun. Your trip will be a total of 902 miles (1450 km). The flying distance is 1101 miles (1771 km).

How long does it take to get from Mexico City to Cancun?

The travel time from Mexico City to Cancun can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 29 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Mexico City to Cancun?

The cost of the trip from Mexico City to Cancun varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is ADO: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 145.82 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 145.82.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Mexico City to Cancun:

  • Plane tickets - USD 56.69 to USD 1,332.24;
  • Bus tickets - USD 145.81 to USD 145.81;

How many trips per day are there between Mexico City and Cancun?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 09:45 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:30. There are 8 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Mexico City to Cancun. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 56.69.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Mexico City to Cancun

Aeromexico, Aeromexico, Avianca, VivaAerobus, VivaAerobus, VivaAerobus, Volaris, Volaris, Volaris, Volaris

Buses

Taking a bus from Mexico City to Cancun is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
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The most popular transport from Mexico City to Cancun

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Mexico City to Cancun? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 92% users took a plane.
  • 8% decided to go for a bus.

Transportation from Mexico City to Cancun

Facts about the transport from Mexico City to Cancun

Cheapest Transport$57
Fastest Transport2h 5m
Earliest Departure12:40 AM
Latest Departure11:30 PM
Departures per day8
Distance1450 kilometers
Transport CompaniesADO, Aeromexico, Aeromexico, Avianca, VivaAerobus, VivaAerobus, VivaAerobus, Volaris, Volaris, Volaris, Volaris