Travelling from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Cancun Airport is 2 hours.
Fort Lauderdale and Cancun follow the same timezone, UTC-5.
Each week, there are 18 Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Cancun Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, go for the 07:00 JetBlue Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 15:06 with JetBlue Airways.
To ensure you catch your FLL to CUN flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Cancun (and then discovering more of Mexico!) is easy with jetBlue. This popular airline offers direct flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Cancun Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is jetBlue.
Spirit Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for FLL to CUN flights, with 81.33% of services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Cancun Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between FLL and CUN:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Orlando International Airport
Tampa International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) to Cancun Airport (CUN)
R 2,368 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Cancun Airport flight. Return flights start at R 5,214. These fares may change based on demand.
To find cheap tickets from FLL to CUN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Cancun Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from FLL to CUN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Cancun Airport.
Handy information about Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
75% of flights leaving from Fort Lauderdale International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Fort Lauderdale to Fort Lauderdale International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near FLL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Cancun Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Cancun Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Cancun Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and see more of Cancun and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Cancun Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Cancun Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Cancun. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)
April is the most popular month for flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Cancun Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Cancun in March.
Lock in your flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Cancun Airport for August if you'd like to go to Cancun during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from FLL 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 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 you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Mexico, head for Campeche, about 418 kilometres west of Cancun. Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia are highlights.

