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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Veracruz to Cancún:

• Earliest: departs at 7:31 am and lands at 9:22 am
• Latest: departs at 10:01 pm and lands at 11:52 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 51m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Veracruz to Cancún.

A nonstop flight from Veracruz to Cancún takes 1h 51m, covering 618 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Veracruz to Cancún range from $142 to $217, with an average of $172 over the past 12 months. Anything below $142 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the $172 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $119 round-trip via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), compared to $178 for nonstop.

Viva is the only airline operating Veracruz to Cancún flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Viva. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Veracruz 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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $135 to $1,175. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Veracruz to Cancún are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $138, which is 35% above the typical average for this route.

Cancun Airport (CUN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $16 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• MEXRENTACAR
• America Car Rental
• Budget
• Europcar

Flights from Veracruz to Cancún usually depart from Veracruz Las Bajadas (VER) and arrive at Cancun (CUN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Veracruz to Cancún route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 13m.

One-stop flights from Veracruz to Cancún most commonly connect through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 93% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Veracruz to Cancún. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $158 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $183, a difference of $25.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Viva operates flights between Veracruz and Cancún.

Flying via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 34m, compared with 7h 56m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) and 12h 14m via Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU).

Cancún is 1 hour ahead of Veracruz (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Cancún are Playa Caracol, Playa Delfines and Playa Gaviota Azul. These are among the most viewed places in Cancún on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Veracruz to Cancún flights:

• Viva: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Viva: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.