Travelling from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Reynosa Airport (REX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Cancun Airport to Reynosa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your CUN to REX flight.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Getting to Reynosa (and then discovering more of Mexico!) is a breeze with Viva Aerobus. This popular airline offers direct flights from Cancun Airport to Reynosa Airport.
Viva Aerobus is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Viva Aerobus is the most punctual carrier that offers CUN to REX flights. An impressive 85.37% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cancun Airport to Reynosa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CUN and REX include:
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
Guadalajara Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Reynosa Airport (REX)
$137 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cancun Airport to Reynosa Airport flight. Return flights start at $256. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book seven months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CUN to REX.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cancun Airport to Reynosa Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CUN to REX.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cancun Airport to Reynosa Airport.
Handy information about Cancun Airport (CUN)
Cancun Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart CUN arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Cancun Airport from central Cancun, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Cancun Airport to Reynosa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to CUN:
Arriving at Reynosa Airport (REX)
Arriving late on a Cancun Airport to Reynosa Airport flight? Collect your luggage and head directly to a nearby hotel. Two great options close to REX are City Express by Marriott Reynosa Aeropuerto and Casa Amueblado Para Estancias Largas.
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Reynosa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Europcar or Green Motion and explore beyond Reynosa's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Reynosa Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Reynosa Airport (REX) to central Reynosa
Reynosa Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Reynosa. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Reynosa Airport (REX)
The quietest month for a flight from Cancun Airport to Reynosa Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Reynosa based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Cancun Airport to Reynosa Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Reynosa, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 39ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CUN to REX sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Reynosa, now it's time to discover more of Mexico. Travel around 209 kilometres west to Monterrey to check off its top attractions. From Van Gogh Expo Monterrey (The Immersive Experience) to Museum of Contemporary Art in Monterrey and Basilica de la Virgen de Guadalupe, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Saltillo is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 274 kilometres west of Reynosa. No journey is complete without dropping by Museo de la Revolucion Mexicana, Plaza de Armas and Catedral Santiago Apóstol.
