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Only Viva operates flights between Acapulco and Cancún.

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

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Viva: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $213 round-trip and layover options via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) at $219.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $47–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 92% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 1% of one-stop connections

Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Acapulco to Cancún route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $201 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $254, a difference of $53. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Cancún are Puerto Cancun, Nichupte Lagoon and Playa Delfines. These are among the most viewed places in Cancún on KAYAK.

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 5:29 pm and lands at 8:00 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 31m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 29% above the route average of $214. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $140 to $473. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Acapulco to Cancún are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $162, which is 22% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 33m, compared with 7h 42m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) and 8h 18m via Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU).

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

Cancun Airport (CUN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· MEXRENTACAR
· Hertz
· America Car Rental
· Budget
· Europcar

Round-trip flights from Acapulco to Cancún range from $159 to $263, with an average of $214 over the past 12 months. Anything below $159 counts as a good deal.