Flying from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Cancun International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 6 hours 35 minutes.
Vancouver is two hours behind Cancun and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Flights from CUN to YVR start at 07:15 — the first with Air Canada. The last departure is at 20:30 with WestJet. Overall, you can choose from 18 weekly Cancun International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights.
Your CUN to YVR flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can fly nonstop to Vancouver, Canada. Book a ticket with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Cancun International Airport to Vancouver International Airport:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Air Canada.
Air Canada is a leader in on-time performance for CUN to YVR flights, with 85.95% of services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cancun International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CUN and YVR:
Salt Lake City International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
At the moment, $238 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cancun International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $592. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CUN to YVR.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Cancun International Airport (CUN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cancun International Airport, 72.87% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Cancun International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Cancun. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near CUN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cancun International Airport to Vancouver International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're arriving on a late Cancun International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Vancouver and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to the centre of Vancouver has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Vancouver in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from Cancun International Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from CUN to YVR in December if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be discovered. Around 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a visit to Surrey will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.