8 Tips to Find Cheap Flights from Lexington to Cancun
Follow these 8 tips from Hopper to find cheap flights from Lexington to Cancun and you could save up to $225 per round-trip ticket!
Hopper Editors - Thu Oct 26 2017
Lexington is known as the Horse Capital of the World, located in Kentucky’s Bluegrass region where the bourbon flows freely. Leaving this fun-loving metropolis can be difficult, but trade the cowboy hat in for a sombrero, the bluegrass for a mariachi band and the bourbon for some tequila, and Cancun is basically Lexington’s exotic cousin. Not only does Cancun have festive spots for live music and tequila shots, but there are also several horseback riding excursions available for visitors. Riding a horse on the beach, for example, is something you can’t do in Lexington and is definitely a must for Lexingtonians visiting this Mexican paradise. While a trip to Cancun isn’t cheap from Lexington, these 8 tips from Hopper can help you find cheap flights from Lexington to Cancun.
1. The cheapest time to book a flight from Lexington to Cancun is 21 days in advance, saving up to $190
Booking a flight to Cancun from Lexington three weeks in advance can save you up to $190. If you book your flight within those 21 days, ticket prices start to increase dramatically. That savings can be used towards some rest and relaxation at one of the local resorts’ spas. Pamper yourself with a full-body massage on the beach with the sound of the waves breaking in the distance. Nothing says vacation like a spa day.
2. The cheapest time to fly from Lexington to Cancun is after April, saving up to $250
You can save up to $250 if you decide to book a trip to Cancun after April. Plus, you’ll avoid the noisy spring break crowds, guaranteeing more availability for the hotel room you want as well as the activities and excursions you wish to participate in. The savings can be used towards doing something crazy like sky diving in Playa del Carmen. The jump includes a 40-second freefall and eight-minute canopy ride, while soaring over the vast ocean and beaches in the area.
3. The cheapest day to fly from Lexington to Cancun is on a Monday, saving up to $21
If your schedule allows, departing for Cancun on a Monday can save you up to $21. Plus, you will get there at the beginning of the workweek when resorts tend to be less full. When you arrive at your hotel or resort, make sure to book a shuttle to one of the Mayan ruins because they can book up fast. Chichen Itza is one of the more popular ones, as it was one of the largest Mayan cities when the Mayan Empire ruled the area.
4. Save up to $33 by returning on a Wednesday
Same goes for returning on a Wednesday. If your schedule is flexible, you can save up to $33. Plus, the Wednesday return day means you get some time to explore the area on a less busy weekday. Scuba diving in the second longest coral barrier reef in the world is definitely something you won’t want to miss on your vacation. The colorful fish and coral will keep you entertained for hours, while you swim around in the tropical waters.
5. United has the cheapest flights from Lexington to Cancun
United offers the best deals for flights with stops — as low as $619 — to Cancun. In comparison, Delta has flights for $638, and American Airlines has flights for $658. The Lexington-to-Cancun route typically doesn’t have nonstop flights, and the flight with stops usually takes about six hours. Regardless, the $20 to $40 savings can be used towards a couple rounds of tequila shots when you arrive. The area’s tequila is some of the finest in the world and ranges in price from the widely produced Don Julio to Cielo Anejo, which is actually similar to bourbon because of its smoky, vanilla taste.
Airlines offering connecting flights from Lexington to Cancun:- American makes the journey for $626 round trip, on average.- Delta makes the journey for $534 round trip, on average.- United makes the journey for $603 round trip, on average.- US Airways makes the journey for $634 round trip, on average.
6. Frequent fliers on United can use 35,000 miles to book a round-trip ticket
If you are a frequent flier with United, you can use 35,000 miles to book a round-trip ticket from Lexington to Cancun. Passengers will still have to pay taxes on the flight, but the more-or-less-free flight means a savings of about $626. The cost of a ticket could essentially pay for the entire trip, or you could decide to use the savings on extra nights in Cancun. An additional excursion to Cozumel, an island located off the coast, is another popular way to spend extra time (and cash) in the area.
7. Check out Hopper’s When to Fly and Buy Reports for up-to-date information
Hopper’s When to Fly and Buy Reports allows travelers to find the best travel deals available for flights from Lexington to Cancun. The report is based on 97,370 round-trip flight prices from airfare searches made in the last month. All you have to do is search the specific dates you wish to travel; however, flights are sometimes less expensive if you are more flexible with your dates. If you don’t have much time to do a thorough search, you can opt to create a Hopper price alert, which will send you an email when prices for the specific route get cheaper.
8. Take a look at Hopper’s Airline Fee Calculator to get the real cost of your ticket
Several airlines have hidden fees that customers don’t realize until the day of their departure. That’s why Hopper created its Airline Fees Calculator to help customers calculate the true cost of their tickets. For instance, airlines such as Frontier and Spirit require customers to pay for any carry-on luggage, adding anywhere between $25 and $100 depending on how much luggage is being checked. Figuring out these fees upfront will help you decide which airline to book based on your specific travel needs.
Keep in mind that a cheap flight from Lexington to Cancun is about $626 round trip
A good price for a flight from Lexington to Cancun is $626, so you can feel good about purchasing a ticket in that price range and start planning the rest of your travel itinerary. That price can fluctuate though, and some lucky travelers have found ticket prices as low as $531. The cheapest round-trip flights in the last six months were priced from $604-$634 for flights with stops. Remember: If you want the best deal, you can set up a Hopper price alert to help you find the least expensive rates.