Cancún, Mexico: trips from £279
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.

Trips to Cancún from every city
Cheapest first, per person, return, taxes and fees included.
Just found · from San Francisco19% below typicalWorth it, if
Cancún
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- $370 per person on American, $87 below the typical fare
- Riu Dunamar - All Inclusive scores 8.3 from 827 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs of 82–83°F for snorkeling MUSA and a day on Isla Mujeres
£1,838 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £558 + hotel £1,281, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American · with a stop · 10h 11m
The catch: It's one stop and 10h 11m overnight each way out, and the climate normals show drizzle most days, with rain on Nov 17 and Nov 20.
Worth it if you want a warm all-inclusive week at a lower fare; skip it if an overnight one-stop flight or some drizzle would spoil it.
Just found · from Chicago
Cancún
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- Nonstop on Frontier, 7h 59m
- Aloft by Marriott Cancun, rated 8.1 by 798 guests
- Free cancellation at Aloft by Marriott Cancun
£1,207 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £608 + hotel £598, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · nonstop · 7h 59m
The catch: A valid passport is needed, and hold luggage and seat selection are extra on basic fares.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
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.
Just found · from RenoWorth it, if
Cancún
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- £91 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Free cancellation at City Express Junior by Marriott Cancun
- Typical highs 82–83°F, lows near 73°F this time of year
£1,196 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £888 + hotel £308, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 28h 50m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 28h 50m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Just found · from PortlandWorth it, if
Cancún
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- 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
£2,001 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £892 + hotel £1,110, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
Aeroméxico · with a stop · 26h 42m
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.
Just found · from SpokaneWorth it, if
Cancún
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- Hotel and hostel KAB, rated 8 by 796 guests
- Free cancellation at Hotel and hostel KAB
- Typical highs 82–83°F, lows near 73°F this time of year
£1,235 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,020 + hotel £215, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
AS + Y4 · with a stop · 35h 7m
The catch: Not nonstop: 3 stops on the way, 35h 7m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Just found · from AnchorageLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Cancún
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- $694 per person, $127 below the typical fare on this route
- Bed Away Studios: 8.1 from 231 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs of 82–83°F and lows near 73°F for your week
£1,319 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,046 + hotel £273, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Delta · with a stop · 11h 16m
The catch: The flight has one stop and takes 11h 16m on the way down, and the normals show drizzle most days, with rain on Nov 17 and 20.
Worth it if you want a warm week of beach and Maya ruins on a sensible budget; skip it if you need a nonstop or dry skies.
Just found · from Little RockWorth it, if
Cancún
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- Typical highs 82–83°F, lows near 73°F this time of year
- Snorkel the MUSA underwater sculpture museum
- Day trip to Chichén Itzá with a cenote swim on the way back
£616 per person · round trip · taxes & fees
United · with a stop · 11h 11m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 11h 11m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Lowest fares to Cancún by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | £222 | 6 |
| New Orleans | £246 | 3 |
| Las Vegas | £249 | 8 |
| Miami | £252 | 9 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | £259 | 10 |
| Fort Lauderdale | £259 | 5 |
| San Francisco | £268 | 12 |
| Charlotte | £279 | 5 |
| Austin | £280 | 6 |
| Boston | £285 | 6 |
| San Antonio | £285 | 9 |
| Tampa | £288 | 6 |
| Atlanta | £289 | 10 |
| Denver | £291 | 6 |
| Los Angeles | £291 | 12 |
| Albany | £292 | 6 |
| Washington, DC | £292 | 10 |
| Orlando | £295 | 7 |
| Raleigh-Durham | £298 | 7 |
| Chicago | £300 | 13 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | avoid |
| September | avoid |
| October | avoid |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- March: US college spring break fills the Hotel Zone and drives up prices.
- May, June, July, August: Sargassum seaweed can pile up on east-facing beaches; north-facing beaches in the Hotel Zone stay cleaner.
August, September, October: Peak Atlantic hurricane season with the heaviest rain and humidity of the year.
Where to stay 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
- 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
- A night at Coco Bongo in Punta Cancún
- Swim the cenotes along the Ruta de los Cenotes near Puerto Morelos
- Sunrise walk on Playa Delfines by the Cancún sign
Good to know
| Airports | Cancún International (CUN) |
|---|---|
| Passport from United States | Passport needed |
| Price level | mid-range |
| Time zone | America/Cancun |
| Kind of trip | beach, nightlife, family, adventure, island |
Cancún in pictures


Questions about Cancún
When is the best time to visit Cancún?
November, December, January, February, March, April and May. August, September, October: Peak Atlantic hurricane season with the heaviest rain and humidity of the year.
Do I need a passport for Cancún?
Passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Cancún; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
What is the cheapest flight to Cancún right now?
Cancún from San Francisco, 14 – 21 Nov 2026, from £279 per person return, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Cancún on the ground?
Cancún is mid-range by US standards: plan about £68 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.
