Travelling from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Memphis and Cancun are both in the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
To ensure you catch your MEM to CUN flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Memphis International Airport to Cancun International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MEM and CUN:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
William P. Hobby Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
At the moment, ج.م. 7,955 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Memphis International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 15,309. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MEM to CUN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Memphis International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MEM to CUN.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Memphis International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Handy information about Memphis International Airport (MEM)
MEM is located at 2491 Winchester Road, Suite 113.
When it comes to Memphis International Airport's on-time performance, 79.88% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Memphis to Memphis International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MEM? If you're boarding an early flight from Memphis International Airport to Cancun International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Reserve a hotel close to CUN if you're taking a late Memphis International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cancun International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and explore beyond Cancun's main sights.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cancun International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Cancun. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Memphis International Airport to Cancun International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Cancun in May.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Memphis International Airport to Cancun International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MEM to CUN sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Cancun, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Travel about 290 kilometres west to Merida to tick off its popular sights. From P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA to Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Campeche is another well-known destination in Mexico and is around 418 kilometres west of Cancun. No trip is complete without dropping by Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.
