Cheap Flights from ATL to CUN: When to Fly from Atlanta to Cancún

 

The cheapest times to fly from ATL to CUN are

• January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
• August 6th to December 16th (except the weeks of November 19th and November 26th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ATL to CUN is late September. Prices can be as high as $785 for Sunday flights during late December, or as low as $315 for Wednesday flights around late September.

 

When to Fly to Cancún

Flying from Atlanta, GA (ATL) to Cancun (CUN) will usually cost between $326 to $574 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late September with an average ticket price of $334. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late December, with an average price of $581. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $247 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $423 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ATL to CUN flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ATL to CUN route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ATL to CUN flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Atlanta. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.3, which is in the normal range for a flight.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly to Cancún, and Saturdays are the most expensive days to return to Atlanta. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $64 (14%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $388. Return trip prices are from the CUN to ATL flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ATL to CUN can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 34 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ATL to CUN? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 12 major airlines flying this route most often: Aeromexico, Air Canada, Alaska, American, Delta, Emirates, Frontier, JetBlue, Qantas, Southwest, Spirit, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Cancun International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 883 miles or 1421 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ATL to CUN?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ATL to CUN flight is about 2 hour 34 minutes.

How many flights go between Atlanta, GA and Cancun?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 82 available flights from ATL to CUN.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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