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

• Earliest: departs at 12:35 am and lands at 3:04 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 2:24 am.

The flight takes about 2h 29m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Cancún to Mexico City:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Cancún to Mexico City takes 2h 29m, covering 798 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 Mexico City range from $123 to $202, with an average of $156 over the past 12 months. Anything below $123 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the $156 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $100 round-trip via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL), compared to $156 for nonstop.

Aeromexico is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Viva has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Cancún to Mexico City flights are:

• Aeromexico: 96% on time
• Viva: 84% on time
• Volaris: 81% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $27–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Viva and Volaris. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cancún to Mexico City flights, with 36% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 24%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 20%.

One-way fares from Cancún to Mexico City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $100, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Infinity Car Rental
• Europcar
• MEXRENTACAR
• America Car Rental

Flights from Cancún to Mexico City usually depart from Cancun (CUN) and arrive at Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cancún to Mexico City route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 57m.

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

• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Tijuana Rodriguez (TIJ) - 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Cancún to Mexico City. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $141 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $168, a difference of $27.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Cancún and Mexico City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Aeromexico
• Viva
• Volaris

Flying via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 31m, compared with 7h 32m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) and 11h 46m via Tijuana Rodriguez (TIJ).

Mexico City 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 Mexico City are Plaza de la Constitucion, El Ángel de la Independencia and Mexico City Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Mexico City on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cancún to Mexico City flights:

• Viva: offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Viva: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aeromexico: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Volaris: a checked bag in Economy Class class

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

VivaAerobus and Volaris fly to Mexico City from Cancun through Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) and Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo International Airports (MTY). They also have connecting flights through Tuxtler Gutierrez Angel Albino Corzo (TGZ), and Oaxaca Xoxocotlan Airports (OAX). Layovers can take between 50 minutes to 8 hours.

The amount of CO2 released per passenger from Cancum to Mexico City is 1433 lb. Passengers who want to fly sustainably have a number of optional airlines. Volaris and Aeromexico are the most environmentally friendly airlines for this route. They offset 38% of their carbon emissions.

All tickets on Aeromexico and Avianca allow passengers to bring one carry-on bag and one personal item into cabins. They must not weigh more than 22 lbs for basic fare. For classic fare, the maximum weight should not exceed 33 lbs. Avianca allows a maximum weight of 50 lbs for checked baggage in Economy Class. For Business Class, the maximum weight allowed is 70 lbs.

Passengers flying with Aeromexico can enjoy exclusive treatment for upgrading their tickets to Business Class. They are entitled to an exclusive place for their baggage on board, access to crib service, and more legroom. Avianca offers passengers special attention at the counters for baggage delivery and documentation. Passengers are also entitled to priority boarding and working spaces.