Traveling from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
A direct flight from Kansas City International Airport to Cancun International Airport takes on average 3 hours 21 minutes. Cancun's timezone is UTC-5 — identical to Kansas City.
There are 7 flights from Kansas City International Airport to Cancun International Airport weekly. Hop on the 06:40 flight if you want to get going as early as possible. If you'd prefer to leave later, the latest flight from MCI to CUN is at 14:40.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Frontier Airlines is your gateway to discovering Cancun (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Mexico!). Check out the direct flights from Kansas City International Airport to Cancun International Airport offered by this airline.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Kansas City International Airport to Cancun International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MCI and CUN are:
Nashville International Airport
Tampa International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Mexico. Visa regulations vary and travel documentation requirements change often. Before booking your cheap ticket from MCI to CUN, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
$129 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Kansas City International Airport to Cancun International Airport. A return flight starts from $283. These prices can change based on availability.
To snag cheap tickets from MCI to CUN, book your journey 9 months before the departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Kansas City International Airport to Cancun International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from MCI to CUN. There's no need to check back in every day to see whether fares have dropped. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kansas City International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Handy information about Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Located around 32 kilometers from central Kansas City, Kansas City International Airport can be reached in about 22 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 8 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near MCI. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to Cancun International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Kansas City International Airport to Cancun International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport is approximately 19 kilometers from the center of Cancun. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 26 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Cancun International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Cancun. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Cancun International Airport for August if you want to go to Cancun during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MCI to CUN sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cancun
After booking your flights from MCI to CUN, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Cancun. Make one of these options your base for exploring this popular destination:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Playa Delfines, El Rey Ruins and Dubai Palace Casino are among the things you can't miss in Cancun.
Complete your Cancun trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Cancun International Airport — next on the list is finding a great stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Cancun.