Flying from Oranjestad Airport (AUA) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Cancun is one hour behind Oranjestad and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your AUA to CUN flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Oranjestad Airport to Cancun Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between AUA and CUN include:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Santo Domingo Las Americas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Oranjestad Airport (AUA) to Cancun Airport (CUN)
R 5,415 is the best price for a one-way Oranjestad Airport to Cancun Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 10,394. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from AUA to CUN, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Oranjestad Airport to Cancun Airport.
Finding cheap flights from AUA to CUN is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Oranjestad Airport to Cancun Airport.
Handy information about Oranjestad Airport (AUA)
75% of flights that take off from Oranjestad Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Oranjestad Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Oranjestad. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Oranjestad Airport to Cancun Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near AUA:
Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CUN if you're catching a late Oranjestad Airport to Cancun Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cancun Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and explore beyond Cancun's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Cancun Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)
April is the most popular month for flights from Oranjestad Airport to Cancun Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Cancun in March.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Oranjestad Airport to Cancun Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AUA to CUN sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a trip to Merida will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
Around 418 kilometres west of Cancun, Campeche is another favourite stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia.