Flying from Nashville Airport (BNA) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Nashville Airport to Cancun Airport.
Cancun is one hour ahead of Nashville and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Every week, there are four Nashville Airport to Cancun Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your BNA to CUN flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
With direct flights from Nashville Airport to Cancun Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Cancun (and then other corners of Mexico) is a snap. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Most passengers choose to travel with Southwest Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates BNA to CUN flights. An impressive 91.94% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Nashville Airport to Cancun Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between BNA and CUN:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Orlando International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nashville Airport (BNA) to Cancun Airport (CUN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Nashville Airport to Cancun Airport flight is $151. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $354. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BNA to CUN.
The cheapest month for flights from Nashville Airport to Cancun Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BNA to CUN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Nashville Airport to Cancun Airport.
Handy information about Nashville Airport (BNA)
You'll find BNA at One Terminal Drive, Suite 501.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Nashville Airport, 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Nashville Airport from central Nashville, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Nashville Airport to Cancun Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near BNA:
Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Nashville Airport to Cancun Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cancun Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and explore beyond Cancun's main sights.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Cancun Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Cancun Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun Airport to the center of Cancun has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometers away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Nashville Airport to Cancun Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Cancun. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Nashville Airport to Cancun Airport for August if you'd like to go to Cancun during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BNA to CUN in January. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometers west of Cancun, a trip to Merida will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Mexico, consider Campeche, roughly 418 kilometers west of Cancun. Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia are among the biggest draws.