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Cheapest round-trip
$73
Typical prices: $158-$266
Viva
Wed 11/14Sat 11/17
ACA - CUN • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$79
Typical prices: $110-$175
Viva
Sat 11/3
ACA - CUN • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Viva. Average duration is 2h 31m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 15 weeks in advance save around 51% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 42% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $218 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 12m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Acapulco to Cancún (ACA-CUN)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Acapulco to Cancún

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17
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5:25 pm - 8:55 pmACA  Acapulco Alvarez Intl-CUN Cancun
2h 30mnonstop
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3:25 pm - 4:55 pmCUN  Cancun-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl
2h 30mnonstop
$73Viva
Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21
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5:25 pm - 8:55 pmACA  Acapulco Alvarez Intl-CUN Cancun
2h 30mnonstop
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3:25 pm - 4:55 pmCUN  Cancun-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl
2h 30mnonstop
$76Viva
Sat, Nov 14 - Thu, Nov 19
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5:25 pm - 8:55 pmACA  Acapulco Alvarez Intl-CUN Cancun
2h 30mnonstop
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10:25 am - 4:30 pmCUN  Cancun-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl
7h 05m1 stop Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
$99Viva
Fri, Jan 22 - Sun, Feb 7
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8:18 pm - 9:45 amACA  Acapulco Alvarez Intl-CUN Cancun
12h 27m1 stop Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
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10:50 am - 3:18 pmCUN  Cancun-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl
5h 28m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
$120Viva
Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21
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5:25 pm - 8:55 pmACA  Acapulco Alvarez Intl-CUN Cancun
2h 30mnonstop
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10:43 pm - 1:13 pmCUN  Cancun-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl
15h 30m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
$123Viva
Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18
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5:25 pm - 8:55 pmACA  Acapulco Alvarez Intl-CUN Cancun
2h 30mnonstop
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7:30 am - 7:36 pmCUN  Cancun-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl
13h 06m1 stop Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
$143Viva
Fri, Jan 22 - Sun, Feb 7
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8:18 pm - 9:45 amACA  Acapulco Alvarez Intl-CUN Cancun
12h 27m1 stop Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
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1:40 pm - 4:33 pmCUN  Cancun-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl
3h 53mnonstop
$151Viva
Sat, Nov 14 - Thu, Nov 19
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5:25 pm - 8:55 pmACA  Acapulco Alvarez Intl-CUN Cancun
2h 30mnonstop
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1:40 pm - 4:30 pmCUN  Cancun-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl
3h 50mnonstop
$154Viva
Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Jan 14
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3:43 pm - 9:55 amACA  Acapulco Alvarez Intl-CUN Cancun
17h 12m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
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7:30 am - 4:29 pmCUN  Cancun-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl
9h 59m1 stop Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
$161Viva
Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17
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5:25 pm - 8:55 pmACA  Acapulco Alvarez Intl-CUN Cancun
2h 30mnonstop
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1:40 pm - 7:36 pmCUN  Cancun-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl
6h 56m1 stop Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
$172Viva
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Price, demand and travel trends for Acapulco to Cancún flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Acapulco to Cancún?

Round-trip flights from Acapulco to Cancún typically range from $158 to $266. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $73, on Viva.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Acapulco to Cancún?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Acapulco to Cancún. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 26% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Acapulco to Cancún?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Acapulco to Cancún at $124 round-trip.
•December ($398) and July ($272) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 220% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Acapulco to Cancún the cheapest?

Flights from Acapulco to Cancún are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 51% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Acapulco to Cancún flights

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$73
Beat the crowds with an average 48% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 67% increase in travelers.
Round-trip flight from Acapulco to Cancún

When to book flights from Acapulco to Cancún

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Acapulco to Cancún based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Acapulco to Cancún flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Acapulco to Cancún?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Acapulco to Cancún:

    • Earliest: departs at 1:44 pm and lands at 4:15 pm
    • Latest: departs at 5:34 pm and lands at 8:05 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 31m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Acapulco to Cancún?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Acapulco to Cancún.

  • How long is a flight from Acapulco to Cancún?

    A nonstop flight from Acapulco to Cancún takes 2h 31m, covering 891 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Acapulco to Cancún?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Acapulco to Cancún flight?

    Round-trip flights from Acapulco to Cancún range from $158 to $266, with an average of $215 over the past 12 months. Anything below $158 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Acapulco to Cancún flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the $215 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Acapulco to Cancún?

    On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $218 round-trip and layover options via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) at $218.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Acapulco to Cancún?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $46–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Have flight prices from Acapulco to Cancún changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $73 to $681. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Acapulco to Cancún looking right now?

    One-way fares from Acapulco to Cancún are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $223, which is 62% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Cancun Airport (CUN)?

    Cancun Airport (CUN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • MEXRENTACAR
    • America Car Rental
    • Budget
    • Europcar

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Acapulco to Cancún?

    Flights from Acapulco to Cancún usually depart from Acapulco Alvarez Intl (ACA) and arrive at Cancun (CUN).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Acapulco to Cancún pass through?

    One-stop flights from Acapulco to Cancún most commonly connect through:

    • Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 91% of one-stop connections
    • Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 1% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Acapulco to Cancún?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Acapulco to Cancún. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $201 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $272, a difference of $71.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Acapulco to Cancún?

    Only Viva operates flights between Acapulco and Cancún.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Acapulco to Cancún?

    Flying via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 17m, compared with 8h 12m via Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) and 9h 51m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

  • What is the time difference between Acapulco and Cancún?

    Cancún is 1 hour ahead of Acapulco (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Cancún?

    Some of the most popular sights in Cancún are Playa Caracol, Playa Delfines and Playa Gaviota Azul. These are among the most viewed places in Cancún on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Acapulco to Cancún flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Friday flights average $201, about $71 less than Wednesday fares (26% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 51% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Acapulco to Cancún trip for February. Fares historically average $124 round-trip in that month - typically $274 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cancun Airport.

    • Courtyard by Marriott Cancun Airport
    • Hilton Garden Inn Cancun Airport
    • City Express by Marriott Cancun Aeropuerto

Prefer to fly direct from Acapulco to Cancun?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Acapulco Alvarez Intl Airport to Cancun Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Acapulco Alvarez Intl to Cancun

Tuesday

Viva

Viva

Saturday

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Direct returns

Cancun to Acapulco Alvarez Intl

Tuesday

Viva

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Saturday

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