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Cheapest round-trip
$497
Typical prices: $445-$640
Air Canada
Sun 3/4Thu 3/8
CLE - CUN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$497
Typical prices: $433-$626
Frontier
Thu 1/4Tue 1/9
CLE - CUN • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Frontier and United Airlines. Average duration is 4h 14m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 17% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $344 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 11m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cleveland to Cancún (CLE-CUN)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cleveland to Cancún

Thu, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 8
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6:10 pm - 8:25 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-CUN Cancun
26h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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8:00 am - 5:34 pmCUN  Cancun-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
9h 34m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
$497Air Canada
Wed, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 8
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6:10 pm - 12:45 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-CUN Cancun
18h 35m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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8:00 am - 5:34 pmCUN  Cancun-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
9h 34m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
$497Air Canada
Mon, Jan 4 - Sat, Jan 9
Frontier Logo
6:27 am - 10:57 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-CUN Cancun
4h 30mnonstop
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11:50 am - 3:30 pmCUN  Cancun-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
3h 40mnonstop
$497Frontier
Fri, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 19
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5:30 am - 3:59 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-CUN Cancun
10h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:50 am - 3:30 pmCUN  Cancun-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
3h 40mnonstop
$497Frontier
Sun, Jan 10 - Wed, Jan 20
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6:10 am - 10:40 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-CUN Cancun
4h 30mnonstop
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9:30 pm - 6:19 pmCUN  Cancun-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
20h 49m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
$497Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 10:40 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-CUN Cancun
4h 30mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 6:19 pmCUN  Cancun-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
20h 49m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
$497Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 19
JetBlue Logo
7:00 am - 3:10 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-CUN Cancun
8h 10m1 stop Boston Logan Intl
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1:00 pm - 9:29 pmCUN  Cancun-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
8h 29m1 stop Boston Logan Intl
$516JetBlue
Sat, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 13
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8:00 am - 2:00 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-CUN Cancun
6h 00m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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1:23 pm - 9:52 pmCUN  Cancun-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
8h 29m1 stop Boston Logan Intl
$520JetBlue
Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, Mar 10
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:54 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-CUN Cancun
6h 54m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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12:36 pm - 4:19 pmCUN  Cancun-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
3h 43mnonstop
$538United Airlines
Sat, Apr 10 - Sat, Apr 17
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9:02 am - 11:40 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-CUN Cancun
3h 38mnonstop
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12:50 pm - 5:28 pmCUN  Cancun-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
3h 38mnonstop
$541United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Cleveland to Cancún flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Cleveland to Cancún?

Round-trip flights from Cleveland to Cancún typically range from $445 to $640. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $497, on Air Canada.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cleveland to Cancún?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cleveland to Cancún. It’s 5% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 8% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Cleveland to Cancún?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Cleveland to Cancún at $436 round-trip.
•October ($612) and April ($591) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 40% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Cleveland to Cancún the cheapest?

Flights from Cleveland to Cancún are cheapest 3 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 23% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Cleveland to Cancún

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier and United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on Volaris

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on CUN and CLE

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

Key details for Cleveland to Cancún flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$173
Beat the crowds with an average 44% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 62% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Cleveland to Cancún

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Your Cleveland to Cancún flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Cleveland to Cancún?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 6:10 am and lands at 10:24 am
    • Latest: departs at 7:32 am and lands at 11:46 am.

    The flight takes about 4h 14m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Cleveland to Cancún?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Cleveland to Cancún:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How long is a flight from Cleveland to Cancún?

    A nonstop flight from Cleveland to Cancún takes 4h 14m, covering 1,437 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cleveland to Cancún?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Cleveland to Cancún flight?

    Round-trip flights from Cleveland to Cancún range from $445 to $640, with an average of $528 over the past 12 months. Anything below $445 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Cleveland to Cancún flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the $528 route average. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Cleveland to Cancún?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $344 round-trip via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL), compared to $519 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Cleveland to Cancún?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Cleveland to Cancún?

    The Boeing 737-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

  • How are flight departures from Cleveland to Cancún spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Cleveland to Cancún flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Cleveland to Cancún changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $497 to $2,629. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Cleveland to Cancún looking right now?

    One-way fares from Cleveland to Cancún are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $220, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Cancun Airport (CUN)?

    Cancun Airport (CUN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $16 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • MEXRENTACAR
    • America Car Rental
    • Budget
    • Europcar

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cleveland to Cancún?

    Flights from Cleveland to Cancún usually depart from Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE) and arrive at Cancun (CUN).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cleveland to Cancún pass through?

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

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 29% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 9% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 8% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cleveland to Cancún?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Cleveland to Cancún. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $506 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $574, a difference of $68.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Cleveland to Cancún?

    2 airlines operate flights between Cleveland and Cancún. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Frontier
    • United Airlines

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Cleveland to Cancún?

    Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 11m, compared with 6h 33m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 6h 43m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • What is the time difference between Cleveland and Cancún?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Cancún?

    Some of the most popular sights in Cancún are Playa Caracol, Playa Delfines and Playa Gaviota Azul. These are among the most viewed places in Cancún on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Cleveland to Cancún flights?

    Among airlines operating Cleveland to Cancún flights:

    • Frontier: offers free seat selection
    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Cleveland to Cancún flights?

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

    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Premium Economy Class

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

  • Do I need a visa to fly to Cancun?

    A visa will only be required if you’re traveling to Cancun for business and expect to stay in the country for longer than 180 days. Otherwise, that will not be necessary if you’re touring the country for a short while. You will only need your valid passport with a blank page for each stamp.

  • Where can I exchange my currency at Cancun International Airport?

    While there are a few local businesses in Cancun that will accept US Dollars, obtaining the local currency is still important so you can transact much easier. Cancun International Airport has just one currency exchange where travelers can get Mexican Pesos for US Dollars. It is operated by American Express and is located on the lower level of Terminal 3.

  • What are the layover options for the flight from CLE to CUN?

    The airport at which you will have your layover on the way to Cancun solely relies on the airline you’re traveling. Each airline tends to stop in one of its hub airports, so it is common for various airlines to have all their layovers for this route in one airport. For instance, flights by United Airlines will always stop in Houston, while American Airlines flights tend to have their layover in Charlotte.

  • How can I save on ticket costs?

    You can get cheaper tickets by booking your tickets early. Avoid waiting till the last minute before buying your tickets since prices always increase steadily as the travel date approaches. You should also be flexible with the days you choose to travel. If possible, avoid booking tickets for flights on weekends and holidays.

Your guide to booking Cleveland to Cancún flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average $506, about $68 less than Friday fares (12% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 3 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 23% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cleveland to Cancún trip for January. Fares historically average $436 round-trip in that month - typically $176 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport (YUL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $344 round-trip on this route - about $175 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cancun Airport.

    • Courtyard by Marriott Cancun Airport
    • Hilton Garden Inn Cancun Airport
    • City Express by Marriott Cancun Aeropuerto
  • The Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel is the only hotel located within Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) grounds. This makes the hotel one to consider if you’re looking for a place to spend the night if you have an early flight from the airport. You won't have to worry about arranging your morning commute to the airport by staying here.
  • Cancun International Airport (CUN) hosts a few rental car agencies where you can hire your Cancun rental car. This way, you won't have to worry about transportation from the airport to your hotel, and you can conveniently drop it off at the airport when flying back.
  • The quickest way to CLE from downtown is by taxi. If you’re running late and need to get to the airport in the shortest time, it is an option well worth considering since they will pick you up at any point downtown and drop you off at the terminal entrance in less than 20 minutes.
  • Cancun International Airport has luggage lockers where you can store small luggage while you attend to other businesses in the airport or even within the city. The rate charged on these lockers is 100 pesos for every 24 hours used.
  • Book your flight with United Airlines to enjoy access to the airport lounge, the United Club. This is the only airline with a lounge at the airport. It is also worth mentioning that the only other lounge at the airport is a USO Lounge which is strictly reserved for military personnel and their immediate family.

Prefer to fly direct from Cleveland to Cancun?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport to Cancun Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cleveland Hopkins Intl to Cancun

Monday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Tuesday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Wednesday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Thursday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Friday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Saturday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Sunday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Cancun to Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Monday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Tuesday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Wednesday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Thursday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Friday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Saturday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Sunday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

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