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$148 Find Cheap Flights from Richmond to Cancun

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Cheapest round-trip
$376
Typical prices: $438-$597
American Airlines
Mon 8/3Mon 8/10
RIC - CUN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$148
Typical prices: $279-$324
American Airlines
Mon 7/20
RIC - CUN • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $376 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $466 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 48m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Richmond to Cancún (RIC-CUN)

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

Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 10
American Airlines Logo
8:13 pm - 11:11 am
RIC
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CUN
15h 58m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 9:58 am
CUN
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RIC
18h 28m
1 stop
$376American Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 14
American Airlines Logo
6:52 am - 11:05 am
RIC
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CUN
5h 13m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 9:28 pm
CUN
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RIC
5h 28m
1 stop
$411American Airlines
Sat, Jul 11 - Fri, Jul 17
American Airlines Logo
6:16 pm - 9:34 am
RIC
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CUN
16h 18m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 10:57 pm
CUN
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RIC
13h 57m
1 stop
$416American Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Wed, Aug 19
American Airlines Logo
7:33 pm - 10:59 am
RIC
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CUN
16h 26m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 10:59 pm
CUN
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RIC
13h 59m
1 stop
$418American Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13
Aeromexico Logo
7:00 am - 1:30 am
RIC
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CUN
19h 30m
2 stops
Aeromexico Logo
9:11 am - 12:12 am
CUN
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RIC
14h 01m
2 stops
$419Aeromexico
Sat, Jul 11 - Fri, Jul 17
American Airlines Logo
6:16 pm - 9:34 am
RIC
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CUN
16h 18m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 10:57 pm
CUN
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RIC
13h 57m
1 stop
$420American Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Thu, Oct 15
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 8:15 pm
RIC
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CUN
15h 35m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:35 pm - 11:01 pm
CUN
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RIC
9h 26m
1 stop
$421Delta
Sat, Aug 15 - Wed, Aug 19
American Airlines Logo
5:22 pm - 10:59 am
RIC
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CUN
18h 37m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:08 pm - 10:54 pm
CUN
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RIC
9h 46m
2 stops
$422American Airlines
Mon, Jul 20 - Fri, Jul 24
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:35 pm
RIC
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CUN
9h 35m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 12:04 am
CUN
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RIC
7h 29m
1 stop
$424American Airlines
Sat, Jul 11 - Fri, Jul 17
American Airlines Logo
8:13 pm - 9:34 am
RIC
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CUN
14h 21m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:34 am - 12:04 am
CUN
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RIC
12h 30m
1 stop
$426American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Richmond to Cancún flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond to Cancún departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Cancun?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond 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 Richmond to Cancun is October, where tickets cost $397 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $577 and $576 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond to Cancun, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$148
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from Richmond to Cancun

When to book flights from Richmond to Cancún

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond 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 Richmond to Cancun

  • What are some common connection cities for a Richmond-to-Cancun flight?

    Most stops occur in the southeast of the United States. Spirit tends to stop in Orlando (MCO), JetBlue in Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Delta in Atlanta (ATL), and American Airlines in Charlotte (CLT) or Miami (MIA). A United flight could stop in one of many cities, including Washington (IAD), New York (EWR), Chicago (ORD), and Houston (IAH).

  • Once I land at the Cancun International Airport (CUN), what is the most convenient way for me to get to downtown Cancun?

    You can book a Cancun Shuttle in advance for a quick ride from CUN into downtown Cancun. The ride is under 30 minutes and the cost is under $30. ADO buses depart every 30 minutes from Terminal 2, arriving downtown at the Cancun Bus Station. The ride usually takes about an hour but is quicker if you travel direct. You can also pay for a taxi at the taxi booth in the Arrivals Hall in Terminals 2 and 3.

  • Which affordable Richmond-to-Cancun flights allow me to bring a carry-on aboard?

    Competitively priced tickets from Delta and American Airlines allow one carry-on per economy ticket. On the RIC-to-CUN flight, Delta and American carry-on bags have no weight limit but have maximum dimensions of 22 x 14 x 9 inches.

  • Do any Richmond-to-Cancun flights offer Unaccompanied Minor service?

    Most of the airlines that offer affordable tickets from Richmond to Cancun do not offer Unaccompanied Minor service, either because the flight is not non-stop or because it's not domestic. Your best option for sending an unaccompanied minor is to choose a non-stop United Airlines flight that departs from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Richmond to Cancun?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond to Cancun was $148 for a one-way ticket and $376 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Richmond to Cancun.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Richmond to Cancun?

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Richmond to Cancun flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to Cancun?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Cancun from Richmond?

    Charlotte is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Richmond to Cancun.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to Cancun are Delta and Aeromexico. With an average price for the route of $439 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 $415 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Richmond 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 Richmond to Cancun.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cancun from Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond with another airline. Booking your flights between Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond to Cancun

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $461 or less round-trip.
  • If you live north of Richmond, Virginia, you might consider departing for your flight to Cancun from the Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). A two-to-three-hour drive to the airport might be worth a non-stop flight that is almost half the price of the cheapest ticket available from Richmond to Cancun.
  • While the Richmond International Airport (RIC) is the busiest airport serving central Virginia, it does not serve as a hub for any particular airline. Cancun International Airport (CUN), on the other hand, is a hub for several airlines. Some of these include Viva Aerobus, MAYAir, Aerocancun, Mexicana de Aviacion, and others.
  • It is easy, convenient, and affordable to park your car at the Richmond International Airport (RIC) before you depart for Cancun. The Economy Parking is on-site, gated for security, and less than $10 a day. A complimentary shuttle that runs 24/7 will take you the half mile to the terminal.
  • If you are a tourist who intends to leave Mexico within 6 months, you do not need a visa in order to fly from Richmond to Cancun. However, if you are traveling for purposes other than tourism or plan to stay longer, you need to obtain a visa.
  • Of all the airlines that operate flights between Richmond and Cancun, a flight on Spirit combined with Frontier emits around 50% less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than average flights on this route. Frontier is also committed to using more fuel-efficient technology, equipping their planes with lighter seats in order to burn less fuel, and reducing plastic and paper waste on each flight.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Richmond to Cancún

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Richmond to Cancun. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Richmond to Cancún? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8419 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
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Third flight in two months where the crew was not there. Comfort seating does not guarantee overhead bin space. Passengers with children are allowed on the plane first - if you are flying to and from Orlando, this means half the plane has boarded before you get on. And somehow all the bin space is taken up. 3 out of 5 flights have had issues with equipment or procedure. Some of these instances caused the flight to be delayed because of a "nuisance" light. One time it was a bag that had been brought on board but did not belong to anyone so we had to return to the gate. Last night we were told the "AC" on the plane doesn't work well and we're 10th for take off- because the crew was late - and that it will get cool when we're in the air. Not sure if this is usual, but I didn't think flight crew could jump seat in first class. Movie and TV selection has not been refreshed for several months- flying one to two round trips each month easily exhausts the list of content.

2.0 MediocreHeather, Jun 2026
LGA - MCO
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Third flight in two months where the crew was not there. Comfort seating does not guarantee overhead bin space. Passengers with children are allowed on the plane first - if you are flying to and from Orlando, this means half the plane has boarded before you get on. And somehow all the bin space is taken up. 3 out of 5 flights have had issues with equipment or procedure. Some of these instances caused the flight to be delayed because of a "nuisance" light. One time it was a bag that had been brought on board but did not belong to anyone so we had to return to the gate. Last night we were told the "AC" on the plane doesn't work well and we're 10th for take off- because the crew was late - and that it will get cool when we're in the air. Not sure if this is usual, but I didn't think flight crew could jump seat in first class. Movie and TV selection has not been refreshed for several months- flying one to two round trips each month easily exhausts the list of content.

Great experience nice pilot very soft and easy landing and take off

We sat on the runway for over an hour before departure. That was unwelcome.

Horrible. Faucet in sink not working, wifi not working. Didn’t bring food or snacks

Flight was delayed before take off and at landing. Baggage took 20 minutes. Flight crew would not serve full soft drink and had to ask multiple times before receiving water.

From checking to boarding, it was a seamless experience. The service agents were so helpful. The flight crew was so pleasant.

Gate agent showed up 20 minutes before boarding and was not at all friendly. Had to take this flight due to the one on the day before being cancelled and any later options were already full with long standby lists. Despite having paid for Delta Comfort seats, Delta did not allow me (or anyone) to choose their seat. The agent assigned them for everyone just prior to boarding. Self seat selection was allowed on the original flight. Flight staff was great - very friendly.

Flight attendants were great. Cheerful, upbeat and friendly. Jet, in particular, was fantastic.

I have Precheck. Flew HPN to DEN and return this past weekend. Delta didn't attach my Precheck number to this trip. So it was waiting in general line especially in Denver. Unavailable.

Original flight was delayed, then cancelled and the gate staff did not expedite rebooking. Also, no instructions were given that a ticket number was needed before being called to facilitate rebooking. This could have been much more organized.

At my original departure Istanbul I was told my seat and flight was cancelled from the 3rd party. I had no seat to get to my other flights .. they charged me $481 USD to board the flight that I already paid for

All went very well. We used the AIFI Airport, such a lovely facility. Definitely needs better transportation options to get there.

Both ground crew and flight crew were rude, and did not provide any level of service. They made it very difficult as we were traveling with a passenger the required assistance.

From the check-in, to the flight, and arriving, everything went very smoothly. Unfortunately, when I received my baggage it was severely damaged. I have a hard shelled suitcase and it was completely smashed it. I’m not sure how this could happened but I am extremely disappointed that my belongings were damaged beyond repair and continued use.

Really nice, all good, nice crew and all on time

Unfortunately I had an awful boarding experience. Our first flight with Aeromexico was fine and landed on time however it couldn’t find a gate and we were late which made us lose our connecting flight with Aeromexico. The staff handled it horribly when we explained our situation and would not led us board when we missed the boarding time by a couple minutes. The staff were extremely rude and did not attempt to even help us. Because of this incident, my husband and I missed a full day of work which negatively impacted our salary which we need. Please compensate us for the work that we missed.

It was OK. The flight is pretty long for the airlines to only offer a simple sandwich on business class. The entertainment is similar to that on other Skyteam members. Ultimately the airline lost my bag and didn’t deliver it to me until the next day after a lengthy lost baggage report.

Good, the flight from Miami to Mexico City was better than Mexico City to Miami

Aeroméxico cancelled my ticket without advice AND It make a last minute mess in my intinerary, no solving my situation, bad advice and bad customer service

Flight was on time, good service, but there was no free WiFi, even for first class passengers

They delayed the flight 3 hours because it wasn't full they moved us to 5 different gates probably the worst airline ever not even spirit is this bad.

Very easy ! Use the kiosk and bag drop and right to security within 10 min

Checking bag at terminal was horrible. No agents to check us in and only 1 kiosk working. Boarding went ok. Crew onboard was very scattered rained. Missed our row while serving and then didn’t see them hardly again.

Crew was amazing, takeoff wonderful. The bathroom was disgusting from before takeoff the odor made the flight uncomfortable as you could smell the bathroom from the center of the plane where we were sitting. Smelled like raw sewage. My daughter was throwing up as we landed due to the smell and horrible turbulence as we approached Newark.

Airline tickets are not cheap. You expect reliable competent service. Thanks to canceled flights and botched transfers we arrived at our destination two days late. This is not acceptable

Horrible! Several delays and then was cancelled! I spent over 24 hours in the airport and was unable to get a hotel or food voucher.

The entertainment they offer could use some games, and maybe they could add some cookies to the snack menu. And the automated messages are a bit repetitive. But it was comfortable temperature wise and the seats were comfortable. The crew is very polite and helpful

The entertainment is a bit limited, it would be better if they added some games to play besides the movies and tv shows. But the seats are comfortable and the crew is polite

This planes staff was top tier. Everything went great and had a great flight home.

Food was great. Staff was phenomenal. Seats were a bit hard and could use a lot more entertainment options as far as movies to choose from. WiFi was good. Overall great trip.

They did not offer coffee on a 7am flight…awful!!

Plane temperature was so hot that everyone on the plane was sweating. Departure gates changed 3 times in the hour before the flight. Internet service was so poor in the terminal that updates weren't always being received.

We had a mechanical delay which made us 90 minutes late (9:30 PM) then land and put into the penalty box because a plane was in our gate? What the hell! We should get priority.Damn American.

Check in for 5am flight at RDU was hampered by American check in counters being seriously understaffed , was told even supervisor called out. Took so long in line for special services check in that we missed our 5am departure even after arriving at 3:30am. Had to be rescheduled to later flight from Charlotte to St Thomas.

Delayed flight due to maintenance and I have had multiple delayed flights due to maintenance in the last month plus

Excellent service. Flight attendance like Jessica,, on our flight, is a reason I wouldn’t mind flying through British Airways again. Jessica,, was very courteous and helpful.

The seats were extremely cramped, with very little legroom or personal space. There was no room left in the overhead bins for a backpack, and the space under the seat in front was so limited that I could barely fit my bag underneath. Overall, the seating arrangement felt very uncomfortable and overcrowded.

Significant delays on my trip to Chicago and my trip back to NY

Terrible boarding and first class experience. Nice staff but overall disorganized, dirty plane.

Delayed by 5 hours and I had to wit in the airport for more than 6+ hours.

The aircraft was fine, it’s was just the service. The flight got canceled several times and that was very inconvenient for my 69 years old mom.

My checked in luggage cost was $59, almost ticket price. The first 13 rows were empty, but fly attendant did not alow women with little boy change her middle sit, sweet boy was crying, I am so sorry for mother and passengers. At the end of the flight the cabin became impossible cold. Only good was timing of departure and early landing, but it suppose to be normal.

Seamless flight, didn’t feel like five hours at all very smooth ride. Watched two good movies didn’t even realize I was on a plane. The staff were extremely nice and helpful.

I tried to book a flight with Jet Blue. Your third party company hijacked my attempt with a website that looked like I was booking with Jet Blue. I realized it when I paid. I tried to cancel and was told by a man in India that there were no refunds. $735 stolen, Thanks Kayak!

It was inexplicably canceled and we are stuck in LA, haven't gotten home and it has been an inconvenience having lost work (on unpaid leave for my husband).

I like everything. Blythe at DCA is the absolute best!

JetBlue worker, Blythe, was so amazing at the DCA counter. If it wasn’t for her, I’m not sure we would’ve made it through. Please thank her!

They lost my luggage and refuse to help. Terrible airline. I've never experienced worse customer service in my life. Pretty much just told me too bad that I lost all my luggage, not caring that I am stuck in Europe for 2 weeks with absolutely nothing.

You should have had Wifi to make it much enjoyable.

The flight out was delayed from 3:40pm to 5pm and again to 8pm. We boarded after 5pm, had to disembark because they could not get the Engine started, then we switched gates and got a new plane and did not board until after 8pm.

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