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Flight deals from Raleigh / Durham to Cancun

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cancun Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $586. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cancun.$585 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cancun on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $585, select.
Cancun.$585 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cancun on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $585, select.
Cancun.$586 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Fri, 21 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departs from Cancun on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $586, select.
Cancun.$592 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cancun on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $592, select.
Cancun.$592 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul, returning Thu, 30 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cancun on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $592, select.
Cancun.$593 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cancun on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $593, select.
Cancun.$594 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cancun on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $594, select.
Cancun.$603 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cancun on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $603, select.
Cancun.$607 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Mar, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Cancun.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Cancun on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $607, select.
Cancun.$608 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Apr, returning Fri, 16 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cancun on Fri, 16 Apr, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $608, select.
Cancun.$615 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cancun on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $615, select.
Cancun.$616 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cancun on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $616, select.
Cancun.$634 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cancun on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $634, select.
Cancun.$686 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Cancun.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Cancun on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $686, select.
Cancun.$687 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Cancun.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Cancun on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $687, select.
Cancun.$688 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Mar, returning Fri, 2 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in Cancun.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Cancun on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $688, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Cancun

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Raleigh / Durham to Cancun flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from $593
Aug
from $586
Sep
from $585
Oct
from $585
Nov
from $615
Dec
from $710
Jan
from $616
Feb
from $771
Mar
from $607
Apr
from $608
May
from $1,443
Jun
from $1,650

Direct flights from Raleigh / Durham to Cancun

Raleigh / Durham to Cancun: Alternative routes

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Durham to Cancun: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$585
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time3 hrs, 26 mins
Most popular airlineAeromexico
Average flights per week10

Finding cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham to Cancun: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Raleigh / Durham to Cancun is $585. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 26 minutes is the average flight time from Raleigh / Durham to Cancun.
Aeromexico, Delta and American Airlines fly direct from Raleigh / Durham to Cancun.
As of July 2026, there are 10 flights per week flying from Raleigh / Durham to Cancun.
The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Cancun is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cancun Airport on Monday, 12 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 26 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cancun but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cancun is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Delta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cancun.

Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cancun Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.

  • Durham and Cancun share the same timezone, UTC-5.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your RDU to CUN flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cancun Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Cancun adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of Mexico:

  • Most passengers choose to fly with Aeromexico on this route.

  • Among carriers operating RDU to CUN flights, American Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cancun Airport. These are the top stopovers between RDU and CUN:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

    • Charlotte Douglas Airport

    • Fort Lauderdale International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Cancun Airport (CUN)

  • $279 is currently the best price for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cancun Airport flight. A return flight starts at $585. These prices may change depending on demand.

  • It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from RDU to CUN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cancun Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from RDU to CUN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cancun Airport.

Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)

Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)

  • Consider booking a hotel close to CUN if you're on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cancun Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Pick up a Cancun Airport rental car and explore Cancun and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Cancun Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from Cancun Airport (CUN) to central Cancun

  • Cancun Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Cancun. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.

When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cancun Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Cancun based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • When reserving your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cancun Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Cancun, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.

  • Look for cheap tickets from RDU to CUN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC and 27ºC on average.

Explore more of Mexico

  • Merida is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.

  • Around 418 kilometres west of Cancun, Campeche is another favourite stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia.

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