Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Los Angeles to Cancun

Choose from 4 airlines fly from Los Angeles to Cancun, including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. Aeromexico has lowest fares on this route.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Los Angeles to Cancun according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Cancun in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 180, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 433.

Displayed flight fares from Los Angeles to Cancun are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Los Angeles to Cancun Flight Details

The distance between Los Angeles and Cancun is approximately 3,405.6km. It takes around 4 hours 59 minutes on average to fly from Los Angeles to Cancun. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 147
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 344
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance3,405.6km
Average flight time4 hours 59 minutes
Popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Flight statistics for the Los Angeles–Cancun route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Los Angeles to Cancun

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Los Angeles to Cancun?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Los Angeles to Cancun in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Cancun is Jan, with an average price of AU$ 300. The most expensive month is usually Dec, with average prices reaching AU$ 460.

AU$ 460
AU$ 380
AU$ 300
AU$ 220
  • AU$ 300
    Jan
  • AU$ 329
    Feb
  • AU$ 304
    Mar
  • AU$ 320
    Apr
  • AU$ 395
    May
  • AU$ 402
    Jun
  • AU$ 382
    Jul
  • AU$ 318
    Aug
  • AU$ 336
    Sep
  • AU$ 364
    Oct
  • AU$ 361
    Nov
  • AU$ 460
    Dec

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Los Angeles to Cancun?

Average price of return flights from Los Angeles to Cancun purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Cancun is Jul, with an average price of AU$ 619. The most expensive month is usually Apr, with average prices reaching AU$ 1,001.

AU$ 1,001
AU$ 810
AU$ 619
AU$ 428
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 660
    Jan
  • AU$ 740
    Feb
  • AU$ 677
    Mar
  • AU$ 1,001
    Apr
  • AU$ 976
    May
  • AU$ 853
    Jun
  • AU$ 619
    Jul
  • AU$ 765
    Aug
  • AU$ 870
    Sep
  • AU$ 797
    Oct
  • AU$ 815
    Nov
  • AU$ 967
    Dec

What's the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Cancun?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Los Angeles to Cancun on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Cancun is Sun, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Thu, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 591
AU$ 491
AU$ 390
AU$ 290
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 399
    Mon
  • AU$ 392
    Tue
  • AU$ 440
    Wed
  • AU$ 591
    Thu
  • AU$ 549
    Fri
  • AU$ 481
    Sat
  • AU$ 390
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cancun (CUN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Volaris offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 147 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LAX to CUN on Sat, Feb 28), while Volaris offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 344 departing on Fri, Jan 30 and returning on Fri, Feb 6.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Los Angeles to Cancun with the following airlines, including: Alaska Airlines American Airlines Delta Air Lines Aeromexico Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 59 minutes to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cancun (CUN).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Cancun is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 26 flight per week flying from Los Angeles to Cancun. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Alaska Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AS1366 (07:17)
  • To find best deals on flights from Los Angeles to Cancun, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Feb 28, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 147.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Aeromexico.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cancun travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Cancun is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Cancun on January 25, 2026 with Volaris, with prices starting at AU$ 138.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cancun, with Los Angeles International Airport to Cancun International Airport (LAX-CUN) is by far the most common option on this route: Cancun International Airport (CUN).
  • The time difference between Cancun and Los Angeles is 3h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.