Los Angeles to Cancun flights.
Live cached fares on Los Angeles (LAX) → Cancun (CUN), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.
- Flying time~5h non-stop
- AirlinesAmerican, Delta, Aeromexico
- Cheapest monthsSeptember, October, May
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Loading prices…Los Angeles → Cancun · 12 fares
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Y4 · Y4 711OutboundLAX → CUNSun, Sep 20 · 7:37 AM· 6h 1m· 1 stopReturnCUN ← LAXThu, Sep 24 · 3:50 PM· 6h 17m· 1 stop
Y4 · Y4 1721OutboundLAX → CUNSun, May 17 · 7:46 AM· 5h 44m· 1 stopReturnCUN ← LAXSat, May 23 · 8:39 PM· 7h 13m· 1 stop
Y4 · Y4 713OutboundLAX → CUNSun, May 10 · 2:17 AM· 6h· 1 stopReturnCUN ← LAXWed, May 13 · 9:32 PM· 6h 15m· 1 stop
Y4 · Y4 711OutboundLAX → CUNWed, May 6 · 7:37 AM· 6h 1m· 1 stopReturnCUN ← LAXWed, May 13 · 3:50 PM· 6h 17m· 1 stop
Y4 · Y4 1717OutboundLAX → CUNSun, Jun 14 · 2:52 AM· 5h 44m· 1 stopReturnCUN ← LAXSun, Jun 21 · 2:50 AM· 6h 17m· 1 stop
Y4 · Y4 713OutboundLAX → CUNTue, Sep 15 · 2:17 AM· 6h· 1 stopReturnCUN ← LAXMon, Sep 21 · 3:50 PM· 6h 17m· 1 stop
Y4 · Y4 1717OutboundLAX → CUNSun, Apr 26 · 2:52 AM· 5h 44m· 1 stopReturnCUN ← LAXSat, May 2 · 2:50 AM· 6h 17m· 1 stop
VB · VB 623OutboundLAX → CUNFri, Apr 24 · 10:00 PM· 5h 15m· 1 stopReturnCUN ← LAXTue, Apr 28 · 1:47 AM· 6h 47m· 1 stop
Y4 · Y4 7781OutboundLAX → CUNFri, Sep 11 · 7:30 AM· 5h 54m· 1 stopReturnCUN ← LAXFri, Sep 18 · 3:50 PM· 6h 17m· 1 stop
Y4 · Y4 711OutboundLAX → CUNSun, Dec 13 · 7:51 AM· 5h 50m· 1 stopReturnCUN ← LAXSat, Dec 19 · 3:43 PM· 6h 32m· 1 stop
VB · VB 623OutboundLAX → CUNThu, Apr 30 · 10:00 PM· 5h 15m· 1 stopReturnCUN ← LAXSun, May 3 · 12:00 PM· 5h 55m· 1 stop
Y4 · Y4 7781OutboundLAX → CUNWed, Jul 29 · 7:30 AM· 5h 54m· 1 stopReturnCUN ← LAXSun, Aug 2 · 9:35 PM· 5h 40m· 1 stop
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About Los Angeles → Cancun
LAX → CUN runs 3-5 daily from combined carriers. Aeromexico stops in MEX; AA's are non-stop.
Typical non-stop flying time is around 5 hours. Major carriers on this route include American, Delta, Aeromexico. Fares are usually cheapest in September, October, May — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.
Month-by-month price guide: Los Angeles to Cancun
Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on LAX → CUN for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.
- AprShoulderfrom $352
- MayLowfrom $282
- JunShoulderfrom $322
- JulPeakfrom $470
- AugNo data
- SepLowfrom $241
- OctNo data
- NovNo data
- DecPeakfrom $418
- JanNo data
- FebNo data
- MarNo data
Medium-haul is the classic 6-10 week booking window. Fares drift down as the departure gets closer until about 21 days out, then start climbing fast. Tuesday and Wednesday departures are typically 10-18% cheaper than Friday or Sunday.
Questions, answered
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Cancun?
Non-stop flights on LAX → CUN are typically around 5 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Cancun?
The main carriers on this route are American, Delta, Aeromexico. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Cancun?
Historically the lowest fares land in September, October, May. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book Los Angeles to Cancun?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
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Other ways to reach Cancun
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