Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from New York to Cancun

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from New York to Cancun, including Jetblue Airways, Delta Air Lines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Aeromexico.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from New York to Cancun according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from New York 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$ 199, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 868.

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

New York to Cancun Flight Details

The distance between New York and Cancun is approximately 2,506.81km. It takes around 4 hours 39 minutes on average to fly from New York 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$ 177
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 363
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,506.81km
Average flight time4 hours 39 minutes
Popular airlineJetblue Airways
Flight statistics for the New York–Cancun route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from New York to Cancun

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from New York to Cancun?

Average price of one-way flights from New York to Cancun purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from New York to Cancun is September, with an average price of AU$ 264. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically December, with an average price of up to AU$ 476.

AU$ 476
AU$ 370
AU$ 264
AU$ 158
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 265
    Mar
  • AU$ 316
    Apr
  • AU$ 314
    May
  • AU$ 320
    Jun
  • AU$ 336
    Jul
  • AU$ 365
    Aug
  • AU$ 264
    Sep
  • AU$ 318
    Oct
  • AU$ 310
    Nov
  • AU$ 476
    Dec
  • AU$ 274
    Jan
  • AU$ 317
    Feb

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from New York to Cancun?

Average price of round-trip flights from New York to Cancun purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from New York to Cancun are found during April, with an average price of AU$ 473. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to AU$ 1,130.

AU$ 1,130
AU$ 802
AU$ 473
AU$ 145
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 604
    Mar
  • AU$ 473
    Apr
  • AU$ 508
    May
  • AU$ 557
    Jun
  • AU$ 641
    Jul
  • AU$ 864
    Aug
  • AU$ 482
    Sep
  • AU$ 637
    Oct
  • AU$ 622
    Nov
  • AU$ 1,130
    Dec
  • AU$ 492
    Jan
  • AU$ 824
    Feb

What's the cheapest day to fly from New York to Cancun?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from New York 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 New York to Cancun is Monday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Thursday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 403
AU$ 335
AU$ 267
AU$ 199
  • AU$ 267
    Mon
  • AU$ 268
    Tue
  • AU$ 300
    Wed
  • AU$ 403
    Thu
  • AU$ 363
    Fri
  • AU$ 378
    Sat
  • AU$ 340
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Cancun during Good Friday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from New York to Cancun during Good Friday, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

During Good Friday, the cheapest flights from New York to Cancun are on Mar 30, with the lowest fare of AU$ 229.

AU$ 323
AU$ 276
AU$ 229
AU$ 182
  • AU$ 229
    Mar 30
  • AU$ 305
    Mar 31
  • AU$ 323
    Apr 1
  • AU$ 297
    Apr 2
  • AU$ 266
    Apr 3
  • AU$ 256
    Apr 4
  • AU$ 252
    Apr 5

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from New York (NYC) to Cancun (CUN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 177 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JFK to CUN on Tue, Mar 17), while Spirit Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 363 departing on Mon, Mar 16 and returning on Wed, Mar 18.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from New York to Cancun with the following airlines, including: Jetblue Airways 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 39 minutes to fly from New York (NYC) 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 New York 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 53 flight per week flying from New York to Cancun. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetblue Airways: S/-/-/W/T/F/S -- B61229 (07:54)
  • To find best deals on flights from New York 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 Tue, Mar 17, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 177.
    · 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 New York to Cancun is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to Cancun on March 16, 2026 with Spirit Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 164.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cancun, with John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cancun International Airport (JFK-CUN) is by far the most common option on this route: Cancun International Airport (CUN).
  • The time difference between Cancun and New York is 0h.
  • 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from New York toCancun

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from New York to Cancun?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from New York to Cancun on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Aeromexico offers the cheapest nonstop flights from New York to Cancun, with an average price of AU$ 307.

AU$ 250
AU$ 307
AU$ 365
AU$ 423
AU$ 480
Aeromexico
AU$ 307
Aeromexico
Delta Air Lines
AU$ 371
Delta Air Lines
Jetblue Airways
AU$ 382
Jetblue Airways
Spirit Airlines
AU$ 383
Spirit Airlines
United Airlines
AU$ 465
United Airlines
American Airlines
AU$ 480
American Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from New York to Cancun?

Data is based on the number of flights from New York to Cancun operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Jetblue Airways operates the most flights from New York to Cancun, with 34 flight per week.

4
14
24
34
Jetblue Airways
34
Jetblue Airways
Qatar Airways
31
Qatar Airways
United Airlines
28
United Airlines
American Airlines
14
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
14
Delta Air Lines
Aeromexico
14
Aeromexico

How many flights are there each day from New York to Cancun?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from New York to Cancun within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from New York to Cancun depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Tuesday.

113
89
65
41
Highest
74
Mon
65
Tue
84
Wed
102
Thu
113
Fri
111
Sat
93
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
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.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
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.