Nonstop flights from Miami to Cancún take about 2h 15m, with 1 airline flying the route.
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Miami and Cancún, Mexico are about 528 miles apart. Cancún is the same time as Miami in January and 1 hour behind it in July, because the two observe daylight saving time differently. The scheduled nonstop takes around 2 hours 15 minutes.
American runs several flights a day. Aeroméxico plans to start the route on 17 December 2026.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | MIA Miami International Airport | CUN Cancún International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
30.4 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route |
|---|---|
| Bus | ADO coach to Cancún, Playa del Carmen and Tulum; buy online or away from Terminal 4 for lower fares |
| Shuttle | Pre-booked hotel shuttles and private transfers depart from numbered platforms at each terminal |
| Train | Tren Maya station across Highway 180, linked to the terminals by a shuttle |
US citizens need a valid passport and no visa for stays up to 180 days.
Arriving by air, Mexican authorities issue a digital entry permit (FMMD) at the airport. Officials set the authorized stay at arrival, and a visa is needed only beyond 180 days.
February to early May is drier with occasional showers; the dry season runs November to April. Hurricane season runs June through November, with the rainy season from late August.
Busiest: Dec-Apr. Quieter shoulder season: May, Nov.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°F (28°C) | 68°F (20°C) |
| Feb | 85°F (29°C) | 68°F (20°C) |
| Mar | 87°F (31°C) | 70°F (21°C) |
| Apr | 90°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) |
| May | 92°F (33°C) | 75°F (24°C) |
| Jun | 93°F (34°C) | 76°F (24°C) |
| Jul | 94°F (34°C) | 77°F (25°C) |
| Aug | 95°F (35°C) | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sep | 93°F (34°C) | 76°F (24°C) |
| Oct | 89°F (32°C) | 74°F (23°C) |
| Nov | 86°F (30°C) | 71°F (22°C) |
| Dec | 84°F (29°C) | 69°F (21°C) |
A nonstop flight from Miami to Cancún is typically scheduled for about 2 hours 15 minutes. Flights with a connection take longer, depending on the layover.
As of October 2026, American Airlines flies nonstop between Miami and Cancún.
Nonstop flights leave from Miami International Airport (MIA) and arrive at Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Cancún is about 528 miles (850 km) from Miami, measured between the city centres.
Cancún is the same time as Miami in January and 1 hour behind it in July, because the two observe daylight saving time differently.
US citizens need a valid passport and no visa for stays up to 180 days. This applies to US citizens; other nationalities should check their own requirements.
One option is aDO coach to Cancún, Playa del Carmen and Tulum; buy online or away from Terminal 4 for lower fares.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.