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Cheapest round-trip
$369
Typical prices: $300-$488
Viva
Thu 9/10Tue 9/15
JFK - CUN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$369
Typical prices: $283-$480
JetBlue
Fri 9/11Wed 9/16
JFK - CUN • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cancún (JFK-CUN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 John F Kennedy Intl to Cancún

Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15
Viva Logo
1:30 am - 11:50 pm
JFK
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CUN
23h 20m
1 stop
Viva Logo
7:00 am - 12:20 am
CUN
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JFK
16h 20m
1 stop
$369Viva
Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Aug 26
Aeromexico Logo
9:00 pm - 12:30 pm
JFK
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CUN
16h 30m
1 stop
Aeromexico Logo
12:30 pm - 1:14 am
CUN
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JFK
11h 44m
1 stop
$370Aeromexico
Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 2:45 pm
JFK
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CUN
4h 10mnonstop
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11:30 am - 12:20 am
CUN
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JFK
11h 50m
1 stop
$371Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 10
Delta Logo
9:39 am - 6:39 pm
JFK
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CUN
10h 00m
1 stop
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12:58 pm - 6:03 pm
CUN
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JFK
4h 05mnonstop
$372Delta
Mon, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 11
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:30 pm
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CUN
7h 30m
1 stop
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1:50 pm - 5:48 pm
CUN
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JFK
3h 58mnonstop
$373Delta
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
Viva Logo
1:30 am - 5:20 pm
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CUN
16h 50m
1 stop
Viva Logo
11:30 am - 12:20 am
CUN
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JFK
11h 50m
1 stop
$374Viva
Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12
Viva Logo
1:30 am - 5:40 pm
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CUN
17h 10m
1 stop
Viva Logo
10:15 am - 12:20 am
CUN
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JFK
13h 05m
1 stop
$375Viva
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
Aeromexico Logo
8:30 am - 11:45 am
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CUN
4h 15mnonstop
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1:30 pm - 7:30 am
CUN
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JFK
17h 00m
1 stop
$376Aeromexico
Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 29
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6:00 am - 7:50 pm
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CUN
14h 50m
1 stop
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12:58 pm - 6:03 pm
CUN
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JFK
4h 05mnonstop
$377Delta
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
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6:00 am - 11:31 pm
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CUN
18h 31m
2 stops
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6:04 am - 1:14 am
CUN
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18h 10m
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$378Aeromexico
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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to Cancún flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún departing in September.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cancun?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancún clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cancun, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Cancun back to New York John F Kennedy Airport, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancun?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancun is September, where tickets cost $379 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $540 and $523 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $540 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancun, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Cancún

 
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Harriet Baskas

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Expert on JetBlue, American Airlines and JFK

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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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 seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$175
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cancun

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cancún

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cancun flights

  • Does CUN have an on-site hotel?

    CUN does not have a hotel within its grounds. However, this airport is minutes away from Comfort Inn Cancun Airport, Courtyard by Marriott Cancun Airport, Hampton Inn, City Express Plus Cancun Airport, and Acamaya Reef Cabanas. As all these mentioned hotels are close to CUN, if you’d like to stay at an on-site hotel at CUN, you can settle for one.

  • Is there any other New York airport that serves flights to Cancun besides JFK?

    Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia International Airport (LGA) are the other New York airports that serve flights to Cancun. If you want to board your flight to Cancun at one of the airports, you should book a flight that takes off at LGA, as it is closer to New York and has lesser passenger traffic than EWR.

  • Does JFK have any worship spaces?

    If you want to pray before boarding your flight to Cancun at JFK, you can visit JFK’s chapel on the Departure Level of Terminal 4. Given that it is an interfaith chapel, you will be allowed entry to this chapel regardless of your religion.

  • Are there nursing rooms at JFK?

    If you’d like to privately breastfeed your baby while waiting for your flight to CUN at JFK, there are several nursing suites you can visit. These nursing suites are near Gates 1, C70, A3, B31, 10, 12, 14, 27, and 42. There’s also one in the West Retail Hall in Terminal 4 and on the 3rd floor of Terminal 8.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancun?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancun was $174 for a one-way ticket and $369 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Cancun?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in New York John F Kennedy Airport and on arrival in Cancun.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cancun?

    New York John F Kennedy Airport and Cancun are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave New York John F Kennedy Airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl and will be arriving at Cancun.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cancun?

    JetBlue, Delta, American Airlines, Aeromexico, and LATAM Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cancun flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cancun?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cancun flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cancun?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Cancun, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cancun?

    There are nonstop flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cancun on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Cancun, Delta or Aeromexico?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Cancun are Delta and Aeromexico. With an average price for the route of $494 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. Aeromexico is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $383 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cancun.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cancun?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cancun from New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cancun

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $243 or less one-way and $455 or less round-trip.
  • John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is home to several dining options. This being the case, you’ll get the chance to fill your tummy while waiting for your flight to Cancun International Airport (CUN). At this airport, you can have a meal at Caribbean Kitchen, 5ive Steak, AeroNuova, and Artichoke Pizza in Terminal 5; Bento Sushi, Blue Point Brewery, and Buffalo Wild Wings in Terminal 4.
  • As you wait for your flight to CUN at JFK, you can enjoy relaxing services at either Xpress Spa near Gate 6 in Terminal 1 or BeRelax Spa opposite Gates 6 and 7 in Terminal 5. If you visit any of these spas, you can rest assured of walking out rejuvenated, as they offer elite spa services.
  • In case you require certain assistance at JFK, look for one of the airport’s customer care representatives dressed in red jackets. Given that all the airport’s representatives are informed, reliable, and professional, you count on them to assist you accordingly.
  • If you intend to travel from CUN to Cancun’s city center via public transportation, you can opt for a bus or a taxi. If you’re on a budget, you should board one of the buses that serve this route, as they are the cheaper option. On the other hand, if you want to travel quickly to the city center from CUN, you should board a taxi, as taxis cover the distance between the two points faster than buses.
  • If you want to rent a car at CUN, you’ll be able to do so, as this remarkable airport features counters for car rental agencies. The said agencies include Avis, Europcar, Hertz, National, Budget, Thrifty, Alamo, and Dollar. Although you can rent a car at this airport upon arrival, you should book your car of choice before your arrival.

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New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cancun

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

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Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

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Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

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Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

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Friday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

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Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

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Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

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Cancun to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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