Flying from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Cancun is two hours ahead of Phoenix and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your AZA to CUN flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like December? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Cancun International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between AZA and CUN:
William P. Hobby Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Cancun International Airport flight is £130. A return plane ticket is currently £306. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AZA to CUN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Cancun International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Handy information about Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
AZA's address is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
Of all flights leaving Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, 78.65% land on time at their destination.
To get to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport from central Phoenix, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 35 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to AZA? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Cancun International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
If you're arriving on a late Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Cancun International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near CUN:
Go where the road takes you with a Cancun International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and venture far and wide through Cancun and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cancun International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport is roughly 12 miles from the centre of Cancun. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Cancun International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Cancun in May.
Before locking in your flight from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Cancun International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cancun, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AZA to CUN sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Cancun, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Journey around 180 miles west to Merida to tick off its leading sights. From P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA to Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Mexico, consider Campeche, roughly 260 miles west of Cancun. Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche are key reasons to visit.
