Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood to Cancún International
550 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 1h 30m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to Cancún International (CUN). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $119 return), with peak prices in August (around $357). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International is South Florida's leisure-leaning alternative to Miami — just 25 miles north of MIA but consistently cheaper for both domestic and Caribbean fares. JetBlue, Spirit and Allegiant make FLL their main South Florida base; Tri-Rail commuter service runs from the airport to West Palm Beach and Miami in 50–90 minutes for around $7. International long-haul has grown via Norse Atlantic to Europe and via JetBlue to London Heathrow daily.
Arriving in Cancún
Cancún International is 16 km south of Cancún's hotel zone. ADO bus runs direct to the centre and the Riviera Maya for 110–230 MXN; private resort transfers cost $40–$80 per person. The route from the US is one of the busiest international corridors in the world, with daily fares from any major US hub. Hurricane season (June–November) brings cheaper fares and fewer crowds; peak demand is Christmas, spring break and US Thanksgiving.
Who flies FLL to CUN?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 1h 30m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 1h 30m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 1h 30m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 1h 30m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 1h 30m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 1h 30m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 1h 30m | Economy |
| Allegiant Air | G4 | 1h 30m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly FLL→CUN
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Fort Lauderdale to Cancún FAQs
Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to Cancún International (CUN) take approximately 1h 30m for the 550-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $119. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
8 carriers operate direct service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to Cancún International (CUN): JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — JetBlue Airways typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No visa required for US passport holders for stays up to 180 days. FMM tourist card included with airfare and issued at arrival. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Cancún International (CUN) is the primary international airport for Cancún. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.