Flying from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Atlanta: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Cancun International Airport to Atlanta and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 42 minutes.
Cancun International Airport is located in Cancun. Operating on the UTC-4 timezone, Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Cancun.
The busiest route is from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). You can select from 177 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CUN to ATL is the 07:54 Frontier Airlines option. If you're planning to fly out later on, the final departure is at 17:35 with Delta.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from CUN to Atlanta. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You can catch a nonstop flight from Cancun International Airport to Atlanta that lands at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Popular airlines that offer direct flights from Cancun International Airport to Atlanta include:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from CUN to Atlanta, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
If you have a passport from Mexico, you will need an embassy visa to visit United States. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Cancun International Airport to Atlanta for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before you fly.
CUN is around 19 kilometres from central Cancun. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a handy hotel close to CUN? If you're boarding an early flight from Cancun International Airport to Atlanta, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Atlanta
P7,508 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Cancun International Airport to Atlanta. A return flight starts at P13,013. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CUN to Atlanta.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Cancun International Airport to Atlanta. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to the centre of Atlanta takes around 17 minutes by car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 9 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Cancun International Airport to Atlanta, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near ATL:
Best time to go to Atlanta
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Cancun International Airport to Atlanta while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Atlanta, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Atlanta is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Cancun International Airport to Atlanta in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap flights from CUN to Atlanta around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Atlanta
Start your Atlanta trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Cancun International Airport to Atlanta, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park are attractions you won't want to skip in Atlanta.
Complete your Atlanta trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Atlanta and explore the city at your leisure. Easily compare options in one go to find the perfect set of wheels once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Cancun International Airport to Atlanta.