Flying from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Edmonton International Airport to Cancun International Airport is 5 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Cancun is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Edmonton.
Flights from YEG to CUN start at 00:20 — the first with Flair Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:55 with WestJet. Overall, you can choose from seven weekly Edmonton International Airport to Cancun International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your YEG to CUN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Edmonton International Airport to Cancun International Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Cancun (and then other corners of Mexico) is a cinch. You can fly nonstop with:
Air Canada tops the list for bookings on this route.
With 78.67% of its services arriving as scheduled, WestJet is the most punctual carrier offering YEG to CUN flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight is R 2,929. A return fare is currently R 4,683. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from YEG to CUN, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to Cancun International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from YEG to CUN.
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Handy information about Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Of the departures from Edmonton International Airport, 69.55% touch down on time at their destination.
Edmonton International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Edmonton. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Cancun International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to YEG:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Book a hotel close to CUN if you're catching a late Edmonton International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cancun International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and see more of Cancun and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Cancun International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Cancun. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The quietest month for a flight from Edmonton International Airport to Cancun International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Cancun based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Cancun International Airport for August if you want to visit Cancun during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YEG to CUN in January. Average temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a visit to Merida will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.
Campeche is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 418 kilometres west of Cancun. No journey is complete without dropping by Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.