Flying from Durango La Plata Airport (DRO) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Cancun is two hours ahead of Durango and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your DRO to CUN flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Durango La Plata Airport to Cancun Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between DRO and CUN:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Durango La Plata Airport (DRO) to Cancun Airport (CUN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Durango La Plata Airport to Cancun Airport flight is R 3,901. A round-trip ticket is currently R 8,227. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from DRO to CUN, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Durango La Plata Airport to Cancun Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from DRO to CUN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Durango La Plata Airport to Cancun Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Durango La Plata Airport (DRO)
DRO's address is 1000 Airport Rd.
Durango La Plata Airport has a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from DRO arrive on schedule 81% of the time.
Central Durango to Durango La Plata Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)
Book a hotel close to CUN if you have a late Durango La Plata Airport to Cancun Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cancun Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and explore beyond Cancun's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Cancun Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Cancun Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Cancun. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)
April is the most popular month for flights from Durango La Plata Airport to Cancun Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Cancun in March.
Lock in your flight from Durango La Plata Airport to Cancun Airport for August if you'd like to explore Cancun during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DRO to CUN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Mexico waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a visit to Merida will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
Around 418 kilometres west of Cancun, Campeche is another essential stop in Mexico. Experience major highlights starting with Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia.
