Cancún essentials
- Country
- Mexico
- Airports
- Cancún International (CUN)
- Cheapest time to fly
- Late August to November is usually cheapest (it's hurricane season, so watch forecasts); Christmas to Easter and March break cost the most.
- From the airport
- ADO buses from the airport to downtown Cancún and Playa del Carmen cost much less than private shuttles.
- Time difference
- 1 hour behind Toronto (can shift by an hour when clocks change)
- Entry for Canadians
- Canadians don't need a visa for tourist stays in Mexico; immigration issues a digital entry record when you arrive.
Entry rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada travel advice page before you book.
Cheapest flights to Cancún from Canada
Nonstop flights
- From Toronto: Air Canada, Flair, Porter and WestJet
- From Montreal: Air Canada, Air Transat and WestJet
- From Vancouver: Air Canada, Flair and WestJet
- From Calgary: WestJet
- From Ottawa: Air Canada and Air Transat, plus seasonal Porter flights
- From Edmonton: WestJet, plus seasonal Air Canada and Flair flights
- From Winnipeg: Air Canada and WestJet
- From Halifax: Air Canada and Porter (seasonal)
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Cancún: common questions
When is the cheapest time to fly to Cancún from Canada?
Late August to November is usually cheapest (it's hurricane season, so watch forecasts); Christmas to Easter and March break cost the most.
Which airport do you fly into for Cancún?
Cancún International (CUN). ADO buses from the airport to downtown Cancún and Playa del Carmen cost much less than private shuttles.
Do Canadians need a visa for Mexico?
Canadians don't need a visa for tourist stays in Mexico; immigration issues a digital entry record when you arrive.
Which Canadian cities fly to Cancún?
Viorvo tracks fares to Cancún from Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Halifax. Each route page shows the lowest recent fares and the cheapest month.