Flying from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Veracruz Airport (VER): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Cancun Airport to Veracruz Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Veracruz's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Veracruz one hour behind Cancun.
Flights from CUN to VER start at 05:55 — the first with VivaAerobus. The last service of the day is at 18:35 with VivaAerobus. Overall, there are nine weekly Cancun Airport to Veracruz Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your CUN to VER flight.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Viva Aerobus has direct flights from Cancun Airport to Veracruz Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Veracruz — and maybe even more of Mexico if you have time.
Most passengers choose to travel with Viva Aerobus on this route.
Viva Aerobus is the most punctual carrier operating CUN to VER flights. A dependable 90.0% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cancun Airport to Veracruz Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CUN and VER include:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Veracruz Airport (VER)
£49 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cancun Airport to Veracruz Airport flight. A return flight starts from £102. These prices can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from CUN to VER, book your journey four months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cancun Airport to Veracruz Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CUN to VER.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cancun Airport to Veracruz Airport.
Handy information about Cancun Airport (CUN)
Cancun Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from CUN arrive on schedule 80% of the time.
To reach Cancun Airport from central Cancun, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kms (10 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near CUN? If you're catching an early flight from Cancun Airport to Veracruz Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Veracruz Airport (VER)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cancun Airport to Veracruz Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near VER instead:
Follow your own route with a Veracruz Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and chase adventure across Veracruz and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Veracruz Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Veracruz Airport (VER)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Cancun Airport to Veracruz Airport. November is the most popular month to visit Veracruz. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Cancun Airport to Veracruz Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Veracruz, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CUN to VER in January. Temperatures average between 17ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
Veracruz has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be explored. Around 322 kms (200 miles) west of Veracruz, a visit to Mexico City will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Mexico, consider Ecatepec de Morelos, about 306 kms (190 miles) west of Veracruz. Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden are among the biggest draws.
