Travelling from West Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know
West Palm Beach and Cancun are in the UTC-5 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your PBI to CUN flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from West Palm Beach International Airport to Cancun Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between PBI and CUN:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Handy information about West Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
PBI's address is Building 846, Palm Beach International.
Of all flights departing from West Palm Beach International Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach West Palm Beach International Airport from central West Palm Beach, it takes around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to PBI? If you're catching an early flight from West Palm Beach International Airport to Cancun Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)
If you're landing on a late West Palm Beach International Airport to Cancun Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near CUN:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Cancun Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cancun and beyond.
Booking your ride from Cancun Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Cancun Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun Airport to central Cancun has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)
April is the most popular month for flights from West Palm Beach International Airport to Cancun Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Cancun in March.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from West Palm Beach International Airport to Cancun Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from PBI to CUN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a trip to Merida will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
Around 418 kilometres west of Cancun, Campeche is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia.
