Flying from Veracruz International Airport (VER) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Veracruz International Airport to Cancun International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, making Cancun one hour ahead of Veracruz.
Every week, there are 11 Veracruz International Airport to Cancun International Airport flights. To jet off as soon as possible, select the 07:50 VivaAerobus flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 20:10 with VivaAerobus.
To ensure you catch your VER to CUN flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Cancun (and then exploring more of Mexico!) is a breeze with VivaAerobus. This popular airline has direct flights from Veracruz International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
VivaAerobus tops the list for bookings on this route.
VivaAerobus is the most punctual carrier that offers VER to CUN flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Veracruz International Airport (VER) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
£42 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Veracruz International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. A return flight starts at £85. These fares can change based on availability.
To get cheap tickets from VER to CUN, book your journey ten months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Veracruz International Airport to Cancun International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Finding cheap flights from VER to CUN couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Veracruz International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Handy information about Veracruz International Airport (VER)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Veracruz International Airport, 73.59% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Veracruz International Airport from central Veracruz, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy hotel near VER? If you're boarding an early flight from Veracruz International Airport to Cancun International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Veracruz International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Grab a Cancun International Airport rental car and discover Cancun and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cancun International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport is approximately 12 miles from central Cancun. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The quietest month for a flight from Veracruz International Airport to Cancun International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Cancun based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Veracruz International Airport to Cancun International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from VER to CUN sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Cancun, now it's time to discover other parts of Mexico. Journey around 180 miles west to Merida to tick off its top sights. From P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA to Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 260 miles west of Cancun, Campeche is another favourite stop in Mexico. Start your sightseeing at Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.