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

• Earliest: departs at 11:44 am and lands at 2:18 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:25 pm and lands at 5:59 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 34m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cancún to Acapulco:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Cancún to Acapulco takes 2h 34m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Cancún to Acapulco range from $189 to $333, with an average of $239 over the past 12 months. Anything below $189 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 54% above the $239 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $232 round-trip, compared to $280 via a layover through Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

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-way fares from Cancún to Acapulco are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $210, which is 48% above the typical average for this route.

Acapulco Alvarez Intl Airport (ACA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Fox
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Hertz

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

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

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 91% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Cancún to Acapulco. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $216 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $269, 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.

Only Viva operates flights between Cancún and Acapulco.

Flying via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 58m, compared with 6h 33m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) and 6h 36m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Acapulco are Playa Revolcadero, CiCi Acapulco Magico and Playa Caletilla. These are among the most viewed places in Acapulco on KAYAK.