Travelling from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is Minneapolis's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport (CUN) departing from here.
Approximately 4 hours 8 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport.
Cancun (where Cancun International Airport is located) and Minneapolis share the UTC-5 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
The most popular route is from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Cancun International Airport (CUN), with 68 direct services every week. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MSP to CUN is the 06:00 Sun Country Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 14:40 with Sun Country Airlines.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Minneapolis to CUN.
Popular months like July or holiday periods such as Christmas and New Year will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is wise.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport (CUN) depart from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport with Sun Country Airlines. This well-known airline offers services from MSP.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Minneapolis to CUN. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The distance from central Minneapolis to MSP is roughly 21 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
About Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Book a hotel near CUN if you have a late flight from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Cancun. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 26 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
For a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport, R 2,976 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from R 6,606. These are the lowest fares right now and may differ depending on availability.
You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Minneapolis to CUN when you book 7 months ahead. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares on this route are typically at their lowest.
You'll land the biggest savings on your tickets from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport if you take off in April. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the cheapest day to fly out.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport.
The best time to fly from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Cancun. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Cancun. August is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Minneapolis to CUN sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
Visit in January if you want cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 20ºC and 27ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport.
More about Cancun
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Cancun right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport:
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Complete your Cancun trip with a car rental
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