Flying from Toronto to Cancun International Airport (CUN): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Toronto to Cancun International Airport (CUN). Check out your options for leaving from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
Expect to be in the air for 4 hours 15 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Toronto to Cancun International Airport flight.
Cancun (where Cancun International Airport is located) and Toronto share the UTC-5 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
The most popular route is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Cancun International Airport (CUN). There are 66 direct services each week.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Toronto to CUN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Toronto to Cancun International Airport (CUN) leave from this terminal.
A good selection of airlines at YYZ offer direct flights from Toronto to Cancun International Airport. The most popular include:
The top choice among passengers flying between YYZ and CUN is WestJet.
Air Transat is the most punctual carrier on this route.
The journey from central Toronto to YYZ takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Toronto to Cancun International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Toronto Pearson International Airport:
When it comes to Toronto Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, 68% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to CUN flight:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance of 70%. This figure shows how often flights that take off from this airport land on schedule.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
Start your journey at John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) and head straight to your destination without any stops. You can book direct flights from Toronto to Cancun International Airport out of here.
Porter Airlines is one popular carrier that offers direct Toronto to CUN plane tickets from YHM.
Most passengers choose to fly with Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd from YHM to CUN.
The journey time to YHM from the centre of Toronto is around 1 hour 50 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Toronto to Cancun International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
Flights departing from YHM touch down at their destination within the expected time frame 68% of the time.
About Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Cancun International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Toronto to Cancun International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
From Cancun International Airport, central Cancun is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
$252 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Cancun International Airport. A return flight starts from $445. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
March is the most popular month for flights from Toronto to Cancun International Airport (CUN). Plan your visit to Cancun in November if you prefer a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Toronto to CUN plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Cancun, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
January has temperatures of between 20ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Cancun International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Cancun
Start your Cancun trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Toronto to Cancun International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Chichen itzá Park, Cancun Beach and Hotel Zone are attractions you won't want to skip in Cancun.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Cancun, now it's time to discover other parts of Mexico. Travel around 290 kilometres west to Merida to check off its leading attractions. From Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos to Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
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