7 Tips to Find Cheap Flights to Cancun

Follow these 7 tips from Hopper to find cheap flights to Cancun and you could save up to $245 per round-trip ticket!

Hopper Editors - Thu Oct 26 2017

Cancun is the perfect Mexico getaway for American citizens, especially those who live on the East Coast. Direct flights from Florida, New Jersey, New York and Georgia, to name a few, fly travelers to this Mexican locale in just a few hours. Plus, they come at a pretty reasonable rate compared to other Mexico destinations. While Canun definitely has the reputation of attracting the Spring Breaker crowd — which more rambunctious visitors always seem to enjoy — it also offers easy access to historic Mayan ruins and mystical Mexican cenotes or sinkholes that lead to underwater caves and tunnels once thought to be sacred. So, whether you're looking for a tequila-filled trip or wanting to literally submerse yourself in the culture, here are seven tips that can find you the cheapest flights and save you up to $245 when booking a trip to Cancun.

Get up-to-date information on finding cheap flights to Cancun using Hopper's interactive flight tools, like our when to fly and buy reports.

1. The cheapest time to book a flight to Cancun is 15 days in advance, saving up to $130

While some of the best trips to Cancun are built around spontaneity, try and wait at least two weeks out before booking your flight. You can save up to $130 in doing so, and that way you can save the last-minute planning on smaller ventures to Tulum or nearby Cozumel island. The Mayan ruins in Tulum are well worth the wait.

2. The cheapest day to fly to Cancun is on a Tuesday, saving up to $17

If you're planning a week-long trip, it shouldn't matter too much what day of week you decide to go. As such, departing on a Tuesday is your best bet because you can save up to $17. Plus, the Cancun resorts feel a lot less crowded during the workweek than on more popular weekend days.

3. Save up to $38 by returning on a Wednesday

Same goes for returning on a Wednesday. You can save up to $38, and the Tuesday through Wednesday schedule gives you more than a week to soak up the sun. That's plenty of time to visit some of the nearby villages, Mayan ruins and even get in some serious pool time. After all, you want to get in as much time at the all-inclusive, swim-up pool bar as you can.

4. The cheapest day to buy a flight to Cancun is on a Wednesday, saving up to $10

Travelers can save up to $10 on a flight to Cancun by simply booking their ticket on a Wednesday. While not a significant difference, that's at least 10 tacos worth of money you could be saving. So, instead of daydreaming about your next vacay during the workweek, spend that time booking your next venture. Having something to look forward to will help you through the wee hump-day hours.

5. The cheapest time to fly to Cancun is in December, saving up to $50

If the holiday season tends to cause you more stress than joy, book a trip to Cancun instead. Travelers can save up to $50 if booking a flight for December. Bring the whole family for a new twist on old traditions or simply use the time to get away from everything. The cold weather will certainly still be waiting for you when you return to the states.

6. Take a look at Hopper's Airline Fee Calculator to get the real cost of your ticket

No matter where you're flying from or whatever bargain you've managed to bag on the route down south, it's always worth remembering those sneaky extra charges that airlines tag to the end of their fares. Before booking your flights to Cancun this year, be sure to check out Hopper's Airline Fee Calculator, which offers a comprehensive visual breakdown of all the extras you can expect to pay on the various airlines, from check in fees to optional in-flight meals. All the better to keep the pesos in your wallet, for spending after arrival!

7. Check out Hopper's When to Fly and Buy Reports for always up-to-date information

If you're looking to keep your flight prices to a minimum this year, then be sure to check out Hopper's When to Fly and Buy Reports before you book, which has been designed to give prospective fliers an informative breakdown on flying to a destination. Taking into account millions of searches every day from various outlets across the web, it's able to offer up-to-date stats on when the cheapest seats are available on your route into Cancun, who's selling them and when it's best to buy.

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