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It’s possible to find several direct flights between Phoenix and Cancun that are offered each day, and they are frequently serviced by American Airlines. Many connecting flights are offered as well, with layovers taking place in cities such as Houston or Minneapolis. You will find that connecting flights are often operated by Delta or United Airlines.

One of the easiest ways to go from downtown Phoenix to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is by driving, which will typically take around 10min in normal conditions. You can also grab public transportation, including bus lines 17 and 44, which will bring you to the airport in around 1h.

Cancun International Airport has an on-site car rental center that is located directly in the Arrivals terminal, near baggage claim. In this center, you will find offices for many major international rental companies, including Avis, Budget, and Hertz.

The main way to go from ​​Cancun International Airport to the city center is by driving. Under normal traffic and weather conditions, you can expect for the trip to take you approximately 20 to 30min. You can either drive yourself by renting a car directly from the airport, or you can grab a taxi. There is usually a line of taxis waiting directly outside of the Arrivals terminal to pick up travelers that have just landed. Ubers can also be called to the airport as well.

Among airlines operating Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Cancún flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport and Cancún. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Cancún usually depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and arrive at Cancun (CUN).

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

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: 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.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Cancún:

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $393 round-trip via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL), compared to $635 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Cancún most commonly connect through:

• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Houston Hobby (HOU) - 12% of one-stop connections

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Cancún route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $572 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $647, a difference of $75. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport 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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Cancún are Puerto Cancun, Nichupte Lagoon and Playa Caracol. These are among the most viewed places in Cancún on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Cancún:

• Earliest: departs at 8:40 am and lands at 12:44 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:00 am and lands at 2:04 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 04m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $618. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Cancún takes 4h 04m, covering 1,757 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $460 to $2,410. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Cancún are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $174, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Houston Hobby (HOU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 28m, compared with 6h 55m via Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and 7h 46m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Cancún is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (Eastern Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Cancun Airport (CUN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• MEXRENTACAR
• Hertz
• America Car Rental
• Budget
• Europcar

Round-trip flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Cancún range from $501 to $705, with an average of $618 over the past 12 months. Anything below $501 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Cancún flights:

• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue