Flying from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Guadalajara Airport to Cancun Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Cancun is one hour ahead of Guadalajara and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Each week, there are 40 Guadalajara Airport to Cancun Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your GDL to CUN flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Volaris is your gateway to discovering Cancun (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Mexico!). Browse the direct flights from Guadalajara Airport to Cancun Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Volaris on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers GDL to CUN flights is Viva Aerobus. Its services land as scheduled 74.88% of the time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Guadalajara Airport to Cancun Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between GDL and CUN include:
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
Villahermosa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Cancun Airport (CUN)
$124 is the best price for a one-way Guadalajara Airport to Cancun Airport flight. Return flights start at $204. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from GDL to CUN, reserve your trip four months ahead of your departure.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Guadalajara Airport to Cancun Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from GDL to CUN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Guadalajara Airport to Cancun Airport.
Handy information about Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
77% of flights that take off from Guadalajara Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Guadalajara to Guadalajara Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to GDL? If you've booked an early flight from Guadalajara Airport to Cancun Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)
If you have a late Guadalajara Airport to Cancun Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near CUN:
Go where the road takes you with a Cancun Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and experience more of Cancun and beyond.
Booking your ride from Cancun Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Cancun Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun Airport to central Cancun has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Guadalajara Airport to Cancun Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Cancun. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Guadalajara Airport to Cancun Airport for August if you want to explore Cancun during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GDL to CUN in January. Average temperatures are between 20ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
Campeche is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 418 kilometres west of Cancun. No trip is complete without seeing Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia.
