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Cheapest round-trip
$434
Typical prices: $474-$647
Southwest
Sun 11/15Fri 11/20
MCI - CUN • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$132
Typical prices: $241-$269
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/31
MCI - CUN • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Cancún (MCI-CUN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Cancún that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to Cancún

Sun, Nov 15 - Fri, Nov 20
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6:00 am - 10:15 amMCI  Kansas City-CUN Cancun
3h 15mnonstop
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12:30 pm - 2:55 pmCUN  Cancun-MCI Kansas City
3h 25mnonstop
$434Southwest
Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 14
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6:35 am - 9:55 amMCI  Kansas City-CUN Cancun
3h 20mnonstop
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1:10 pm - 4:35 pmCUN  Cancun-MCI Kansas City
3h 25mnonstop
$434Southwest
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
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5:00 pm - 1:54 pmMCI  Kansas City-CUN Cancun
20h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:25 am - 7:37 pmCUN  Cancun-MCI Kansas City
14h 12m2 stops Mexico City Benito Juarez Denver Intl
$453Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
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5:00 pm - 1:54 pmMCI  Kansas City-CUN Cancun
20h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:25 am - 7:37 pmCUN  Cancun-MCI Kansas City
14h 12m2 stops Mexico City Benito Juarez Denver Intl
$456Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1
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5:24 pm - 1:57 pmMCI  Kansas City-CUN Cancun
20h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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12:09 pm - 8:20 pmCUN  Cancun-MCI Kansas City
8h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$464American Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3
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1:03 pm - 10:00 amMCI  Kansas City-CUN Cancun
20h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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3:56 pm - 10:19 pmCUN  Cancun-MCI Kansas City
6h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$474American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 11
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5:00 pm - 1:54 pmMCI  Kansas City-CUN Cancun
20h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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1:51 pm - 7:37 pmCUN  Cancun-MCI Kansas City
29h 46m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl
$484Frontier
Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29
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6:00 am - 7:55 pmMCI  Kansas City-CUN Cancun
13h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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8:00 am - 11:56 pmCUN  Cancun-MCI Kansas City
15h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$496Delta
Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Oct 27
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2:39 pm - 7:55 pmMCI  Kansas City-CUN Cancun
5h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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3:25 pm - 11:56 pmCUN  Cancun-MCI Kansas City
8h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$496Delta
Sat, Sep 5 - Thu, Sep 10
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5:00 pm - 1:54 pmMCI  Kansas City-CUN Cancun
20h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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1:51 pm - 9:45 pmCUN  Cancun-MCI Kansas City
31h 54m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$500Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kansas City to Cancún flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kansas City to Cancún to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Kansas City to Cancún departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cancún from Kansas City usually cost between $503 and $646 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $434 on Southwest (Oct 5-Oct 14).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Cancun?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Cancún, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Kansas City to Cancun is January, where tickets cost $511 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $662 and $642 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Kansas City to Cancun?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $602 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kansas City to Cancun?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Cancún, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Kansas City to Cancun, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Kansas City to Cancún

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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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.

John Walton

John Walton

Expert on MCI

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on CUN

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.

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Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$132
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Kansas City to Cancún

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City to Cancún based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Kansas City to Cancun

  • How can I fly from MCI to CUN?

    It is unlikely that you'll be able to find a non-stop flight from MCI to CUN. However, American Airlines and United Airlines are among the airlines that operate one-stop flights from MCI to CUN. Layover cities often include Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Miami (MIA), and Austin (AUS).

  • Where can I exchange my American dollars for Mexican pesos at CUN?

    Though the exchange rate in airports is usually not the best, there are many currency exchange kiosks throughout terminals 2, 3, and 4 in CUN. You can exchange money online to perhaps get a better rate. Or, you can get enough money at CUN to get you to your hotel, and then once you are settled, head into town to find a better exchange rate.

  • How can I get from CUN into downtown Cancun?

    At CUN, there is a bus stop in terminal 2 where you can catch an ADO bus into downtown Cancun. This bus trip will take approximately 32 minutes. The buses leave the airport about twice an hour. From CUN, you also have the option of taking a Jayride Shuttle or a Cancun Shuttle into the city. This shuttle journey will take about 20 minutes.

  • Where can I park my car at MCI before I catch my plane to CUN?

    At MCI, the best options for long-term parking are the economy parking lots. Free shuttle buses run about every 20 minutes to take passengers to the terminals. All shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible. Economy lots B and C have electric vehicle charging stations.

  • How many flights are there between Kansas City and Cancun per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Kansas City and lands in Cancun, with an average flight time of 3h 10m. The most common departure time is 6:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 2 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kansas City to Cancun?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Cancun was $132 for a one-way ticket and $434 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Kansas City and Cancun?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Kansas City and on arrival in Cancun.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Kansas City to Cancun?

    American Airlines, Aeromexico, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Kansas City to Cancun flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kansas City to Cancun?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kansas City to Cancun flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kansas City to Cancun?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Kansas City and Cancun, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kansas City to Cancun?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Kansas City to Cancun on on Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kansas City to Cancun, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to Cancun are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $641 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $563 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kansas City to Cancun?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kansas City to Cancun.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kansas City to Cancun?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cancun from Kansas City is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kansas City to Cancun?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cancun with an airline and back to Kansas City with another airline. Booking your flights between Kansas City and CUN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kansas City to Cancun?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cancun from Kansas City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kansas City to Cancun

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $534 or less round-trip.
  • Cancun International Airport (CUN) has designated areas specifically for locals to meet passengers arriving from foreign countries who take the time to get through customs. These areas are called the Meeting Point - each has a restaurant and comfortable seating for waiting. There is one in terminal 2 and another in arrivals in terminal 3.
  • At Kansas City International Airport (MCI), volunteer Airport Ambassadors are recognizable in their brick red blazers. They are available throughout the airport and their job is to offer warm greetings to travelers and answer any questions passengers might have about dining, shopping, hotels, transportation, points of interest in the area, or finding their way around the terminals. Airport ambassadors will try their best to help passengers with any questions.
  • CUN serves as a hub for MAYAir and a focus city for Volaris and VivaAerobus. MCI is not a hub for any major airline.
  • MCI provides a total of five animal relief areas. Four of these are outside, one at each end of terminal B and one at each end of terminal C. Since these areas are pre-security, make sure that your pet or service animal goes to the bathroom before you enter the airport. There is one final animal relief area post-security in terminal C.
  • If you would like to stay overnight near MCI before your flight to CUN, there are many hotels in the area that offer free shuttle service to the terminals. Some include the Comfort Inn Kansas City International Airport and The Candlewood Suites Kansas City Airport.

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