Travelling from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
The timezone in Cancun is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Salt Lake City.
Each week, there are 12 Salt Lake City International Airport to Cancun International Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, take the 08:00 Delta Air Lines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 09:41 with Delta Air Lines.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your SLC to CUN flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Delta Air Lines offers direct flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Cancun International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Cancun — and maybe even more of Mexico if you have time.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Delta Air Lines.
With 75.29% of services arriving as scheduled, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier operating SLC to CUN flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Salt Lake City International Airport to Cancun International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SLC and CUN:
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Denver International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Currently, £106 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Salt Lake City International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £238. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from SLC to CUN by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Cancun International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Handy information about Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
You'll find SLC at 776 North Terminal Drive.
Salt Lake City International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SLC touch down on schedule 82.4% of the time.
To get to Salt Lake City International Airport from central Salt Lake City, it takes around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 2 hours 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Cancun International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to SLC:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
If you're arriving on a late Salt Lake City International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CUN:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cancun International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and explore beyond Cancun's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cancun International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport to central Cancun has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 12 miles away.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The quietest month for a flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Cancun International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Cancun based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Cancun International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SLC to CUN around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. About 180 miles west of Cancun, a visit to Merida will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Mexico, head for Campeche, roughly 260 miles west of Cancun. Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche are key highlights.