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Flight deals from Vancouver to Cancun Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Vancouver to Cancun Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ج.م.‏ 14,787. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cancun.ج.م.‏ 7,135 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar.One-way flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 7,135, select.
Cancun.ج.م.‏ 7,582 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Apr.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 7,582, select.
Cancun.ج.م.‏ 7,998 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Apr.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 7,998, select.
Cancun.ج.م.‏ 8,195 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 8,195, select.
Cancun.ج.م.‏ 8,217 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 8,217, select.
Cancun.ج.م.‏ 9,626 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 9,626, select.
Cancun.ج.م.‏ 9,747 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 9,747, select.
Cancun.ج.م.‏ 10,208 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 10,208, select.
Cancun.ج.م.‏ 10,343 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 10,343, select.
Cancun.ج.م.‏ 10,595 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct.One-way flight with Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 10,595, select.
Cancun.ج.م.‏ 10,607 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov.One-way flight with Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 10,607, select.
Cancun.ج.م.‏ 10,975 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 10,975, select.
Cancun.ج.م.‏ 11,282 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 11,282, select.
Cancun.ج.م.‏ 12,845 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec.One-way flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 12,845, select.
Cancun.ج.م.‏ 12,886 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov.One-way flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 12,886, select.
Cancun.ج.م.‏ 14,045 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 14,045, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Cancun

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Vancouver to Cancun flights are currently cheapest in March.
Mar
from ج.م.‏ 7,135
Apr
from ج.م.‏ 7,582
May
from ج.م.‏ 8,217
Jun
from ج.م.‏ 8,195
Jul
from ج.م.‏ 10,208
Aug
from ج.م.‏ 9,626
Sep
from ج.م.‏ 9,747
Oct
from ج.م.‏ 10,595
Nov
from ج.م.‏ 10,607
Dec
from ج.م.‏ 11,282
Jan
from ج.م.‏ 18,438
Feb
from ج.م.‏ 19,478

Direct flights from Vancouver to Cancun

Vancouver to Cancun: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Vancouver to Cancun below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cancun.

Cancun

14km from central Cancun
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Vancouver to Cancun: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundج.م.‏ 7,135
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time6 hrs, 3 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week28

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Finding cheap flights from Vancouver to Cancun: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Vancouver to Cancun is ج.م.‏ 13,975. 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.
6 hours and 3 minutes is the average flight time from Vancouver to Cancun.
WestJet, Air Canada and Flair Airlines fly direct from Vancouver to Cancun.
As of March 2026, there are 60 flights per week flying from Vancouver to Cancun.
The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Cancun is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver to Cancun Airport on Monday, 30 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 3 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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Cancun is WestJet .

Travelling from Vancouver to Cancun International Airport (CUN): What you need to know

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is Vancouver's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Vancouver to Cancun International Airport (CUN) leaving from here.

  • Hop on a direct Vancouver to Cancun International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 6 hours.

  • Cancun International Airport is located in Cancun. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is three hours ahead of Vancouver.

  • The most popular route is from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Cancun International Airport (CUN), with 20 direct weekly services. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from YVR to CUN is the 7am WestJet service. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 11:30pm with Flair Airlines.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to CUN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • Go straight to your destination from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Direct flights from Vancouver to Cancun International Airport (CUN) are available from here.

  • Top airlines that offer direct flights from Vancouver to Cancun International Airport out of YVR include:

  • Most travellers prefer to book seats with WestJet from YVR to CUN.

  • Air Canada leads the way in punctuality. A dependable 94.64% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.

  • YVR is about 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Vancouver to Cancun International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Vancouver International Airport:

  • 78% of flights taking off from Vancouver International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)

  • CXH is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 10 minutes.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Vancouver to CUN flight? Unwind in a hotel near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base before your trip officially begins. These stays are expecting you:

Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)

  • YXX is roughly 72 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 30 minutes.

  • Make catching an early Vancouver to Cancun International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Abbotsford International Airport and get to your departure gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:

  • Flights that depart from YXX reach their destination as scheduled 75% of the time.

About Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Vancouver to Cancun International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:

  • Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Cancun International Airport flight.

Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun

  • Central Cancun is around 16 kilometres from Cancun International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.

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

How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • ج.م.‏ 7,135 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Cancun International Airport. Return flights start at ج.م.‏ 13,975. These prices may change depending on availability.

  • To snag cheap flights from Vancouver to CUN, book your ticket 11 months before your planned departure.

  • Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Vancouver to Cancun International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • Stay on top of deals for plane tickets from Vancouver to CUN by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Find an affordable flight from Vancouver to Cancun International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Vancouver to Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • March is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Cancun International Airport (CUN). Visit Cancun in November if you'd rather avoid peak season.

  • Lock in a Vancouver to CUN plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cancun to range from 26ºC to 32ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Cancun International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC and 27ºC.

More about Cancun

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Cancun right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Vancouver to Cancun International Airport:

  • You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Cancun when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at chichen itzá Park followed by Cancun Beach and Hotel Zone.

Explore more of Mexico

  • Cancun will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you'll want to see. About 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a trip to Merida will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.

  • Kanasín is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 274 kilometres west of Cancun. No trip is complete without experiencing Sitio arqueologico Flor de Mayo."Aak'its, Nikté Ch'oom k'íiwik ka'achij", Santa Isabel hacienda. "Santa Isabel hacienda k'íiwik" Park and Villa Mágica Kanasín.

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