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Only Viva operates flights between Cancún and Veracruz.

Flights from Cancún to Veracruz usually depart from Cancun (CUN) and arrive at Veracruz Las Bajadas (VER).

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 Cancún to Veracruz.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $131 round-trip via Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU), compared to $188 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Connecting flights from Cancún to Veracruz most commonly pass through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 93% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) - 7% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Cancún to Veracruz route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $181 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $198, a difference of $17. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Veracruz route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 45 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cancún to Veracruz flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:49 am
• Latest: departs at 7:00 pm and lands at 8:49 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 49m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 7% above the route average of $189. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Cancún to Veracruz takes 1h 49m, covering 618 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.

One-way fares from Cancún to Veracruz are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $76, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Viva is the only airline operating Cancún to Veracruz flights. 91% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 54m, compared with 15h 05m via Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU).

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

Veracruz Las Bajadas Airport (VER) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Europcar
· Hertz
· Avis
· Fox
· Localiza

Round-trip flights from Cancún to Veracruz range from $154 to $222, with an average of $189 over the past 12 months. Anything below $154 counts as a good deal.