Travelling from Buenos Aires to Cancun International Airport (CUN): What you need to know
Buenos Aires has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Buenos Aires to Cancun International Airport (CUN) leaving from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Cancun is two hours behind Buenos Aires. Cancun International Airport is located in Cancun, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Your flight from Buenos Aires to CUN won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Planning to travel during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
The journey from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Jorge Newbery Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Buenos Aires to Cancun International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Jorge Newbery Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from AEP touch down on schedule 83.76% of the time.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Think about setting out from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). You can book a direct Buenos Aires to Cancun International Airport (CUN) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
You can board a direct flight from Buenos Aires to CUN with Aerolineas Argentinas. This is one of the leading carriers operating this route out of EZE.
Aerolineas Argentinas is the most popular choice for travellers flying from EZE to CUN.
The most reliable carrier is Aerolineas Argentinas. Its Ministro Pistarini Airport to Cancun International Airport flights arrive without delay 71.05% of the time.
Split up your flight from Buenos Aires to Cancun International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Ministro Pistarini Airport and CUN are:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
EZE is about 32 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Buenos Aires to CUN flight? Unwind in a hotel near Ministro Pistarini Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Flights from Ministro Pistarini Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 83.93% of them arriving within the expected time frame.
About Cancun International Airport (CUN)
If you have a late flight from Buenos Aires to Cancun International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near CUN:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cancun International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cancun and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Buenos Aires to Cancun International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Cancun International Airport is R 5,809. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 10,546. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Buenos Aires to CUN.
The best month for finding cheap Buenos Aires to Cancun International Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
May is the quietest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Cancun International Airport (CUN), while July is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Cancun based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Buenos Aires to CUN plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cancun to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Buenos Aires to Cancun International Airport in January when temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Cancun
Start your Cancun trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Cancun International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Your visit to Cancun won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights you can't miss include chichen itzá Park, Cancun Beach and Fuente de Kukulcan.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a trip to Merida will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Chichen-itza Park, Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
Kanasín is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 274 kilometres west of Cancun. No trip is complete without a visit to Santa Isabel hacienda. Santa Isabel hacienda k'íiwik Park, Sitio arqueologico Flor de Mayo.Aak'its, Nikté Ch'oom k'íiwik ka'achij and Glorieta De Guadalupe.