Flying from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM): what you need to know
Puerto Escondido's timezone is UTC-6, making Puerto Escondido one hour behind Cancun.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CUN to PXM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like April? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cancun Airport to Puerto Escondido Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between CUN and PXM:
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM)
Right now, R 1,026 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cancun Airport to Puerto Escondido Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,275. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from CUN to PXM, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Cancun Airport to Puerto Escondido Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from CUN to PXM.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cancun Airport to Puerto Escondido Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cancun Airport (CUN)
Cancun Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from CUN arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Cancun Airport from central Cancun, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Cancun Airport to Puerto Escondido Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near CUN:
Arriving at Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM)
Reserve a hotel close to PXM if you're taking a late Cancun Airport to Puerto Escondido Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Puerto Escondido Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar to explore Puerto Escondido and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Puerto Escondido Airport about two weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM)
The quietest month for a flight from Cancun Airport to Puerto Escondido Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Puerto Escondido based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Cancun Airport to Puerto Escondido Airport for April if you want to explore Puerto Escondido during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CUN to PXM in December. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Puerto Escondido. Around 451 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Around 467 kilometres north-west of Puerto Escondido, Ecatepec de Morelos is another essential stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.