Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Cancun International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Dallas.
You can choose from 81 weekly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Cancun International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Sun Country Airlines is the earliest available. American Airlines operates the last service of the day at 18:50.
Leave enough time to make your DFW to CUN flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Cancun International Airport, so getting to Cancun (and then seeing more of Mexico!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
Spirit Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers DFW to CUN flights. An exceptional 80.77% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Cancun International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between DFW and CUN:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
San Antonio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight is $83. A return ticket right now is $191. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from DFW to CUN, book your trip six months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Cancun International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from DFW to CUN.
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Handy information about Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
DFW is located at International Pkwy.
Of all flights leaving Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, 73.22% touch down on time at their destination.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is around 32 kilometers from central Dallas. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 3 hours 55 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to DFW? If you're catching an early flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Cancun International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Cancun International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and discover more of Cancun and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Cancun International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport to the center of Cancun has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometers away.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Cancun International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Cancun in May.
Book your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Cancun International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Cancun during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DFW to CUN in January. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've seen Cancun. Around 290 kilometers away to the west, well-known attractions include 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 kilometers west of Cancun. No journey is complete without visiting Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.