Cheap Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cancun

Compare Amsterdam Schiphol to Cancun flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Cancun

Book the best Cancun fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cancun

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cancun Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 14,766. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cancun

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Amsterdam Schiphol to Cancun flights are currently cheapest in June.

Direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cancun

Amsterdam Schiphol to Cancun: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cancun below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cancun.

Amsterdam to Cancun: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,144
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time11 hrs, 17 mins
Most popular airlineVirgin Atlantic
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cancun: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cancun is R 10,699. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 17 minutes is the average flight time from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cancun.
Virgin Atlantic, KLM and TUI.nl fly direct from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cancun.
As of June 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cancun.
The cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cancun is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cancun Airport on Tuesday, 23 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 17 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cancun but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cancun is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, TUI.nl offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cancun.

Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cancun Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 15 minutes.

  • Cancun is six hours behind Amsterdam and follows the UTC-5 timezone.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your AMS to CUN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • KLM is your ticket to exploring Cancun (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Mexico!). Browse the direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cancun Airport offered by this carrier.

  • The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is KLM.

  • TUI.nl tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for AMS to CUN flights, with 91.67% of services landing as scheduled.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cancun Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AMS and CUN:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

    • Detroit Wayne County Airport

    • Glasgow Intl Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Cancun Airport (CUN)

  • Currently, R 4,144 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cancun Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 10,699. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Get cheap tickets from AMS to CUN by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

  • April is the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cancun Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from AMS to CUN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.

  • Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cancun Airport.

Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

  • Of all flights leaving Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • Central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.

  • You can expect a trip time of about 20 minutes on public transport.

  • Searching for a handy hotel near AMS? If you're catching an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cancun Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)

Getting from Cancun Airport (CUN) to central Cancun

  • Cancun Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Cancun. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 35 minutes.

When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)

  • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cancun Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Cancun. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.

  • Book your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cancun Airport for August if you'd like to go to Cancun during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to CUN in January. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.

Explore more of Mexico

  • Cancun has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you'll want to see. About 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a visit to Merida will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.

  • If there's time to check out another corner of Mexico, consider Campeche, about 418 kilometres west of Cancun. Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia are key highlights.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.