Flying from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
A direct flight from Cancun International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport takes an average of 5 hours 15 minutes. The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7, so it's 2 hours behind Cancun.
Choose from 42 weekly flights from Cancun International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. The 07:00 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest available between CUN and LAX. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:59.
Going away during a peak time like July? Popular periods (like summer, Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
An easy trip from CUN to LAX is all it takes to reach Los Angeles, United States. You'll find a variety of carriers that offer direct flights from Cancun International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, including:
We make it simple to get a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Cancun International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between CUN and LAX include:
William P. Hobby Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter United States, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have all the necessary information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from CUN to LAX.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Cancun International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is P8,358. The cheapest price for a return flight is P14,819. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from CUN to LAX by booking at least 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Cancun International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for cheap tickets from CUN to LAX every day.
Take advantage of filters to find the best trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cancun International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cancun International Airport (CUN)
To get to Cancun International Airport from central Cancun, it takes around 26 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near CUN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cancun International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Cancun International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport to central Los Angeles is around 32 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
It takes roughly 54 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Los Angeles in May.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16 ºC and 32 ºC. Lock in your flights from Cancun International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CUN to LAX in February. Average temperatures are between 6 ºC and 26 ºC then.
More about Los Angeles
Once you've booked your flights from CUN to LAX, you'll need to find a hotel in Los Angeles. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Los Angeles itinerary.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is an alternative international airport that'll get you to and from Los Angeles. It might even be an easier or cheaper choice depending on your journey, so keep it in mind when organising your trip.
Complete your Los Angeles trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Los Angeles International Airport — now it's time to find a great stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Los Angeles.