Cancún from Portland, 14 – 21 Nov: £2,001 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Hotel NYX Cancun, all-inclusive, 8.2 from 634 reviews, $210 a night
- Fare of $592 per person, right on the typical $592
- Highs of 82–83°F all week, free cancellation at all three hotels
The catch: The outbound has one stop and takes 26h 42m, and the weather normals show drizzle most days with rain on Nov 17 and Nov 20.
Worth it if you want a warm all-inclusive week and can ride out a red-eye with a stop; skip it if you need a short, easy flight.
Worth it if you can handle a long travel day: $2,655 for two covers the flights at $1,183 plus 7 all-inclusive nights at Hotel NYX Cancun at $1,472, taxes and fees included. You fly Nov 14–21, 2026 on AM with one stop, not nonstop, and the outbound takes 26h 42m. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are not in that total.
The total, before you go
£2,001 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £892 |
| Hotel NYX Cancun, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,110 |
| The total, before you go | £2,001 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on Aeroméxico, £121 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£446 per person, return
£892 for two, taxes and fees included · Aeroméxico · 1 stop · 26h 42m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 11:10 PM – Sun, Nov 15, 11:07 AM · back Sat, Nov 21, 6:45 PM – Sun, Nov 22, 9:30 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeroméxico | £446 | 1 stop | 26h 42m |
| Aeroméxico | £452 | 1 stop | 18h 22m |
| Aeroméxico | £452 | 1 stop | 25h 5m |
Prices checked 14 Oct 2026, 12:40 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $592 per person, the fare sits right on $592, the median of our earlier checks on this route, and the lowest we saw in the last 30 days was $579, so there's no big discount we've seen to wait for. Seven all-inclusive nights at Hotel NYX Cancun cost $1,472, which puts meals inside the $2,655 total for two; resort fees, a checked bag and spending money sit outside it. Mid-November normals show highs of 82–83°F and lows near 73°F, with drizzle most days and rain on Nov 17 and Nov 20. The seasonal heads-ups for Cancún cover March spring break and summer sargassum, and neither lands on these dates. All three hotels offer free cancellation, so you can hold a room and still change plans. Prices are all in as we found them and can move.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-all-inclusive week with room for one or two big outings: Maya ruins, cenotes, an island ferry. It suits a couple or two friends who want warm water, meals handled and an easy pace, with a night out in Punta Cancún if you want one. Seven nights gives you time to recover from the long flight and still keep plenty of slow pool days.
Weather in Cancún, 14 – 21 Nov
Typical highs 82–83°F, lows near 73°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | 82 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun 15 Nov | 83 °F | 74 °F | Drizzle |
| Mon 16 Nov | 83 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Tue 17 Nov | 82 °F | 73 °F | Rain |
| Wed 18 Nov | 83 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
| Thu 19 Nov | 83 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Fri 20 Nov | 82 °F | 73 °F | Rain |
| Sat 21 Nov | 83 °F | 74 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Cancún
Hotel NYX Cancun is the best-value pick: $1,472 for the 7 nights ($210 a night), all-inclusive, 8.2 from 634 reviews, free cancellation, and it's the hotel in our $2,655 total. Riu Ventura - All Inclusive is the top rated at 8.7 from 568 reviews, $1,930 for the stay ($276 a night) with an ocean-view double room; it's listed as full board, so check what's included. Riu Dunamar - All Inclusive scores 8.3 from 827 reviews at $1,699 ($243 a night), the middle option on price. Hotel NYX Cancun and Riu Ventura both sit in the Zona Hotelera, the 14-mile barrier-island strip of beachfront resorts, with the calmest water on the north-facing stretch. Costa Mujeres is the quieter alternative, with newer all-inclusives north of the city.
Hotel NYX Cancun
£1,110 for 7 nights, two guests · £158 a night
See roomsRiu Ventura - All Inclusive
£1,455 for 7 nights, two guests · £208 a night
See roomsRiu Dunamar - All Inclusive
£1,281 for 7 nights, two guests · £183 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Cancún for these dates
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Where in Cancún
- Zona Hotelera: The 14-mile barrier-island strip of beachfront resorts, with the calmest water on the north-facing stretch.
- Punta Cancún: The party corner of the Hotel Zone, walking distance to Coco Bongo and the big clubs.
- Costa Mujeres: Newer all-inclusives on a quieter beach north of the city.
- Downtown (El Centro): Local taquerías and Mercado 28 at a fraction of resort prices, a 20-minute bus from the beach.
- Isla Mujeres: A 20-minute ferry away, with small hotels and golf carts instead of high-rises.
What to do in Cancún
- Snorkel the MUSA underwater sculpture museum on a calm morning
- Take the Chichén Itzá day trip and swim a cenote on the way back
- Ferry 20 minutes to Isla Mujeres and rent a golf cart for Playa Norte
- Swim the cenotes along the Ruta de los Cenotes near Puerto Morelos
- Take a sunrise walk on Playa Delfines by the Cancún sign
- Spend a night at Coco Bongo in Punta Cancún, walking distance from the big clubs
Also worth it
- Day trip to Chichén Itzá with a cenote swim on the way back
- Ferry to Isla Mujeres and rent a golf cart for Playa Norte
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Portland | Portland International (PDX) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Cancún | Cancún International (CUN) |
| Flight time | 26h 42m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 2,630 miles each way |
| Time difference | +3 hours |
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What 7 nights in Cancún costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £892 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Hotel NYX Cancun) | £1,110 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £950 |
| Total for two | £2,952 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a mid-range destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Portland to Cancún
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £446 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £436 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £446 |
| Price checks | 5 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Cancún; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
- Currency: Mexican peso (MXN).
- You need a passport for Mexico; the currency is the Mexican peso.
- Cancún is 3 hours ahead of Portland.
- Outbound leaves PDX at 11:10 PM Saturday, Nov 14 and lands at CUN at 11:07 AM Sunday, Nov 15.
- The return leaves at 6:45 PM Saturday, Nov 21 and lands at 9:30 AM Sunday, Nov 22.
- Resort fees and a checked bag are not in the total; all three hotels have free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if the long flight doesn't bother you. The fare matches the typical $592 per person, the hotel is all-inclusive with an 8.2 score, and highs run 82–83°F. The catch is one stop and 26h 42m on the outbound.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,655 for two, all in: flights at $1,183 plus 7 nights at Hotel NYX Cancun at $1,472, taxes and fees included, as found when we checked. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra.
Is there a nonstop or a faster flight?
No nonstop turned up. The pick has one stop and takes 26h 42m. A faster one-stop on AM takes 18h 22m, leaving 12:35 AM Nov 14, at $600 per person, $1,199 for two, or $16 more.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. Mexico requires a passport, so check yours before you go. The local currency is the Mexican peso.
What is the weather like?
Normals for these dates show highs of 82–83°F and lows near 73°F. Expect drizzle on most days and rain on Nov 17 and Nov 20, so keep outdoor plans flexible.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes for a beach week. Seven nights leaves room for a day trip to Chichén Itzá, a ferry to Isla Mujeres and a few slow days after the long flight.
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