Traveling from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Cancun Airport to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport.
The timezone in Monterrey is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Cancun.
Each week, there are 75 Cancun Airport to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your CUN to MTY flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Monterrey (and then exploring more of Mexico!) is easy with Viva Aerobus. This popular carrier has direct flights from Cancun Airport to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport.
The majority of travelers choose to fly with Viva Aerobus on this route.
Volaris tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for CUN to MTY flights, with 85.82% of its services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cancun Airport to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between CUN and MTY:
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
San Antonio International Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Right now, $45 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cancun Airport to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $103. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from CUN to MTY by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Cancun Airport to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CUN to MTY by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cancun Airport to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cancun Airport (CUN)
80% of flights departing from Cancun Airport reach their destination on time. Given its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of CUN.
Cancun Airport is about 16 kilometers from central Cancun. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near CUN? If you've booked an early flight from Cancun Airport to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
If you're coming in on a late Cancun Airport to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near MTY:
Grab a Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport rental car and explore Monterrey and beyond with your own set of wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to central Monterrey
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to the center of Monterrey has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometers away.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cancun Airport to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Monterrey in March.
Before locking in your flight from Cancun Airport to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Monterrey, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CUN to MTY sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
San Luis Potosi is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've experienced Monterrey. Around 402 kilometers away to the south, check out popular attractions including Cascada de Tamul, Cathedral of San Luis Potosi and Puente de Dios.
Aguascalientes is another favorite destination in Mexico and is around 467 kilometers south-west of Monterrey. No trip is complete without seeing Van Gogh Expo Aguascalientes (The Immersive Experience), Catedral Basilica de Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion and Mariposario y Orquideario.
