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Cheapest round-trip
$344
Typical prices: $377-$573
Breeze Airways
Mon 1/11Fri 1/22
RIC - CUN • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$186
Overall average: $136
American Airlines
Mon 8/31
RIC - CUN • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $344 (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, Jan 11 - Fri, Jan 22
Breeze Airways Logo
9:20 am - 1:06 pm
RIC
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CUN
3h 46mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
2:06 pm - 5:25 pm
CUN
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RIC
3h 19mnonstop
$344Breeze Airways
Fri, Jan 8 - Fri, Jan 22
Breeze Airways Logo
7:25 pm - 9:00 am
RIC
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CUN
13h 35m
1 stop
Breeze Airways Logo
2:06 pm - 5:25 pm
CUN
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RIC
3h 19mnonstop
$377Breeze Airways
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
American Airlines Logo
7:27 pm - 10:46 am
RIC
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CUN
16h 19m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:19 pm - 10:17 pm
CUN
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RIC
8h 58m
1 stop
$390American Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Sep 18
American Airlines Logo
6:53 am - 12:50 pm
RIC
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CUN
6h 57m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:37 pm - 9:59 pm
CUN
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RIC
6h 22m
1 stop
$391American Airlines
Sun, Sep 27 - Wed, Sep 30
Aeromexico Logo
5:40 am - 6:49 pm
RIC
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CUN
14h 09m
2 stops
Aeromexico Logo
8:05 am - 4:05 pm
CUN
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RIC
7h 00m
1 stop
$391Aeromexico
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
Aeromexico Logo
12:22 pm - 1:17 am
RIC
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CUN
13h 55m
2 stops
Aeromexico Logo
8:00 am - 11:30 pm
CUN
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RIC
15h 30m
1 stop
$402Aeromexico
Fri, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 26
Delta Logo
1:04 pm - 8:05 pm
RIC
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CUN
8h 01m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:30 pm - 11:13 pm
CUN
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RIC
9h 43m
1 stop
$406Delta
Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Aug 26
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 8:05 pm
RIC
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CUN
14h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:30 pm - 11:13 pm
CUN
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RIC
9h 43m
1 stop
$406Delta
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
United Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 12:02 pm
RIC
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CUN
6h 57m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:12 pm - 10:05 pm
CUN
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RIC
7h 53m
1 stop
$415United Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
United Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 12:33 pm
RIC
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CUN
7h 28m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:43 pm - 10:05 pm
CUN
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RIC
7h 22m
1 stop
$415United 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 January.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cancún from Richmond usually cost between $449 and $597 in January.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $344 on Breeze Airways (Jan 11-Jan 22).

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 September, where tickets cost $434 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $582 and $577 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 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$186
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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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 $186 for a one-way ticket and $344 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, Breeze Airways or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to Cancun are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $463 and an overall rating of 8.2, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $627 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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

  • 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

 
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7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8493 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.2Food
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Flight attendants were great. Cheerful, upbeat and friendly. Jet, in particular, was fantastic.

10.0 ExcellentJOSEPH, Jun 2026
RIC - ATL
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Flight attendants were great. Cheerful, upbeat and friendly. Jet, in particular, was fantastic.

They made us board and then deboard due to mechanical issue which delayed the departure by almost 2 hours and we barely made our connecting flight. These quality checks should've been done before boarding not after.

It was an overnight flight and I desperately needed coffee before we landed, but Delta does only one beverage service, and that is shortly after takeoff, not before landing at 5 am.

Free Wi-Fi is good. That’s all - food mediocre, unfriendly crew, poor communication after trying to file a claim for my lost bag, which Delta didn’t even know was lost until I told them.

My Flight was cancelled and there was no other options available for me to Travel on that date and my options for the next day was all connecting flights that would have me in the airports all day before reaching my destination

Everything went smoothly. I didn’t like that when I booked in the main cabin my wife and I weren’t seated together. One would think when booking on an option that allows picking your seat. They would put you and your travel partner together. Had to call to get it sorted. They did fix.

Keep us informed of delays in a more timely manner

Caroline (Supervisor) was great! Salute to the employees like her!

I appreciate the crew and their hard work. In Atlanta, the ticket counter had 1 woman to do all the work. She was amazing. People weren’t happy they had to check their carry on roller bags, but she handled them well. She was cordial and worked quickly to get the passengers boarded.

I understand why there was a 40 minute delay, but we should have been offered snacks during that time. We weren’t offered it until later.

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

We were a little disappointed to not be able to complete check in online without uploading pics of passports. Also we have KTN's and they weren't on our boarding passes when we got to security. Had to trek back to counter to have them fix.

No seat back entertainment. And app had a hard time getting entertainment loaded.

It was great with United overall except for two things. 1) It was a 5-hour flight and we were with kids, so we were asking for extra snacks. They were extremely reticent to dole them out even though there wasn't any meal and the kids were starting to hit their limit towards the end. 2) Baggage didn't arrive until 80 minutes after we landed.

They did the one thing that really matters - got to Chicago early.

Staff was rude. Didn’t give water for 2 hours. Worst service

We took off an hour late due to arrival airport not having enough gates. That was followed by 1:30 wait to get our bags delivered for the entire flight.

It’s a service to take you from one point to another. No frills. You want it, you take it. It’s upon you to bring food, reading material, games to play, movies to watch, etc. The wifi onboard never works - so you cannot even listen to any podcasts, music, or get updated news feeds. The toilet is a mess, and a four flight does not need any hygienic interventions when people either splatter their pee all over the seats or on the floor. It’s a monopolized service and so smile and bear it.

It is a modern tragedy that any airline expects you to travel for 14 hours in such discomfort and that the only way to add comfort is exorbitant prices. I was in pain by the time we landed. Shameful.

Planes were on time, we were offered opportunities to take seats in exit aisles that had better leg room, tasks offs and landings were smooth, we were kept informed of flight status

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.

Lousy No wheelchair. As normal at Atlanta Cheap airline Cheap aero plane. - Neither entertainment nor food on a 5 hour saga

The plane was so outdated, that it made it uncomfortable. The temperature was hot during the whole flight

Some entertainment and food/snack service would have been nice

All the pessengers should be wait in a line útil the creo and piloto are arrived.

Planes seat could be bigger very uncomfortable for tall humans.

1 hour waiting for suitcases to come out traveling in business class and food in business class is a sandwich? Avoid Aeromexico .

Newer plane with large seats. No meal, but snacks were plentiful. Inflight entertainment was good but movies were dated.

No space reserved for anyone who didn’t have underseat in front of them. Made it inconvenient to get the backs secured. No inflight entertainment in the 190. Bring your own! Food was excellent and we were surprised to get a full breakfast.

Broke my luggage and I can't get a resolution yet.

There were no TV screens - even in Business class. 5 delays, and only given $12 meal voucher! Terrible!

Flight was delayed again and again ultimately almost three hours getting us to our location at close to midnight by the time we got in and out of airport to destination. I had taken time off work to enjoy an evening at destination and that was now wasted

No food/snack served during the flight. Crew wasn’t interested at all. Flew American First but flying low cost with Ryanair is even better

The flight was good. The only reason I did not say “excellent” was the delay

They could have done a better job announcing the boarding groups and asked for more drinks (water) if needed.

Ac was broken so we deplaned, waited 2 hours, taxiing for takeoff they said the plane would not fly so we went back to the gate and got a new plane which took another hour. In all a 4 hour delay for an 80 min flight.

We were delayed bc ground crew gave the flight crew the wrong paperwork. We taxiied to the runway then back to the gate to get the correct paperwork that no one bothered reviewing the first time we pushed back. Boarding was rude and stressful like it always is. Gate agents and flight attendants are all over 55 years of age, embittered by years of underpayment From AA leading to their passive agressive bitchiness for no reason.

Boarding time was easy & quick. Crew was excellent. In-flight entertainment was great/easy. Seats are too small and not enough room between rows: felt like a sardine/very cramped.

Ground crew forced me to double pay for infant international charges, when I complained about this and told them, with proof, I already paid they threaten to not allow me on the plane because I was “being rude”. Horrible ground management, horrible airline.

A more comfortable seat. Padding would be really helpful but I've read the airlines don't want customers to be satisfied with economy seats.

When I booked, I included my checked luggage and when the bill was sent there was no record of this. Its was costly since I am from Trinidad amd Tobago. Exchange rate over seven dollars to one US dollar.

Everything was good except checking bags . I had paid for two bags but it didn’t show so we had to do it again while people waited and we were struggling to get to our flight

Flight delayed 4 times on a non-stop from BOS to SFO. Then when landed in SFO had to wait for 30 mins for a gate AT 3:30AM.

The crew and the pilots. The pilots were amazing. The landing in Cancun was excellent.

There were mutliple delays. There was inconsistent, delayed, and poor communication regarding the delays.

In flight on demand didn't work at our seats. Only a single beverage/snack run.

Kayak sent over to jet blue my account being Mike Callaghan instead of Michael. I have a jet blue account with Michael that was connected

Problem with the gate after landing for an hour caused lots of issues for commuting after. Don’t think the crew handled it well at all.

Landing was bad. Gate issue or something for 1 hour. Missed my taxi, thus paid triple for the ride to my hotel.

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