Cancún receives the largest volume of domestic tourism and is a renowned international resort destination. It is considered the perfect multi-destination because of its strategic location in the Caribbean. There are direct flights from almost all the world's major cities, and international connecting flights to the principle hubs in North and Central America, the Caribbean, South America and Europe. Asia is also easily accessible through connecting flights. The international airport receives anywhere from 80 flights per day in low season to over 200 during high season. Mexico City is only 1½ hours away by air.

Numerous airlines operate in this area, including:

Destinations with regularly scheduled flights to Cancún:

Average Air Fares¹

•  From Mexico City, round trip, US $350
•  From the main US hubs, round trip US $450
•  From the main European hubs, round trip US $900
•  From the main Asian hubs, round trip US $1,500
 

Cancún International Airport

Cancún International airport receives the second largest volume of air traffic in the country, and takes first place for its modern design, equipment and, more than anything, security. In 2004 alone, the airport received 10.01 million passengers. The airport has a wide range of services so arriving passengers may get to their hotel without delay and departing passengers will have a pleasant place to wait until their flight boards. In 29 years of operation, the Cancún International Airport has never had a fatal accident, and complies fully with US FAA specifications.

¹: these fares were last updated on 2005.