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Only Viva operates flights between Cancún and Acapulco.

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

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $232 round-trip, compared to $272 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 $48–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 94% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 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 24% on the Cancún to Acapulco route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $210 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $275, a difference of $65. 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 Acapulco are Playa Revolcadero, CiCi Acapulco Magico and Playa Caletilla. These are among the most viewed places in Acapulco on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 3:25 pm and lands at 5:55 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:25 pm and lands at 5:55 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 30m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 52% above the route average of $234. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Cancún to Acapulco takes 2h 30m, 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 $181 to $1,565. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cancún to Acapulco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $91, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 00m, compared with 6h 32m 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.

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
· Thrifty
· Fox
· Alamo
· Hertz

Round-trip flights from Cancún to Acapulco range from $188 to $324, with an average of $234 over the past 12 months. Anything below $188 counts as a good deal.