Birmingham to Cancún: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 6 times. The typical return was £599 per person and the lowest £408, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £408 |
| Typical (median) | £599 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 6 |
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Trips we picked on this route
A week away · from BirminghamLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Cancún
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- $541 per person, $254 (32%) under the typical $795 fare
- Highs of 82–83°F and lows near 73°F all week
- Hotel and hostel KAB: 8 from 793 reviews, free cancellation, $40 a night
£1,029 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £816 + hotel £213, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
£191 per person below the typical fare on this route
Southwest · with a stop · 7h 15m
The catch: The flight out has 2 stops and takes 7h 15m, weather normals show drizzle or rain every day, and you'll need a passport.
Worth it if you want a warm week on a tight budget and don't mind a shared bathroom; skip it if you need a nonstop or dry skies.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £408 | Southwest | with a stop | 7h 15m | Google Flights |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £599 | UA | with a stop | 17h 2m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 5 – 10 Nov 2026 | £908 | WS + AC + AM | with a stop | 16h 15m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £599 | UA | with a stop | 17h 2m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £599 | UA | with a stop | 17h 2m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 27 Nov – 2 Dec 2026 | £471 | MX + B6 + F9 | with a stop | 13h 57m | Kiwi.com |
About Cancún
Cancún pairs Caribbean water the colour of a swimming pool with nonstop flights from almost every US hub, so it is the easy first trip to Mexico for beach, nightlife and Maya ruins.
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Questions about Birmingham to Cancún
What does a return from Birmingham to Cancún usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £599 per person, taxes and fees included, across 6 checks; the lowest was £408.
When is the best time to fly from Birmingham to Cancún?
Cancún is at its best in November, December, January, February, March, April and May. Avoid August, September, October: Peak Atlantic hurricane season with the heaviest rain and humidity of the year.
Do I need a passport to fly from Birmingham to Cancún?
Passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Cancún; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.