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Flights between Cancun (CUN) and New York (JFK)

Cancún International Airport, Mexico ↔ John F Kennedy International Airport, United States

A direct route between Cancun and New York appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

American Airlines (AA)Aeroméxico (AM)JetBlue Airways (B6)Delta Air Lines (DL)US
Distance
2,506 km
1,557 miles
Est. flight time
3h 38m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
None
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Mexico

Jan
22°
27/17
10mm
Feb
24°
29/19
10mm
Mar
26°
31/21
10mm
Apr
28°
33/23
15mm
May
29°
34/24
40mm
Jun
28°
33/23
130mm
Jul
26°
31/21
150mm
Aug
27°
32/22
145mm
Sep
25°
30/20
130mm
Oct
25°
30/20
60mm
Nov
24°
29/19
20mm
Dec
22°
27/17
10mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in United States

Jan
4°
9/-1
70mm
Feb
6°
11/1
60mm
Mar
11°
16/6
75mm
Apr
17°
22/12
80mm
May
23°
28/18
95mm
Jun
28°
33/23
100mm
Jul
30°
35/25
95mm
Aug
29°
34/24
90mm
Sep
25°
30/20
80mm
Oct
18°
23/13
70mm
Nov
11°
16/6
70mm
Dec
5°
10/0
75mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Mexico: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗United States: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Cancun from New York?

Cancun (CUN) and New York (JFK) are around 2,506 km (1,557 miles) apart — an estimated 3h 38m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the CUN–JFK route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include American Airlines, Aeroméxico, JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines, US. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Cancun and New York?

Both airports keep the same time — no time difference.

When is it warmest in United States?

Across United States, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 30°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Mexico and United States?

The UK FCDO currently rates Mexico as Caution — some areas; The UK FCDO rates United States as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.