Flying from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Caracas Airport (CCS): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Cancun Airport to Caracas Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
Caracas's timezone is UTC-4, making Caracas one hour ahead of Cancun.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your CUN to CCS flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Conviasa has direct flights from Cancun Airport to Caracas Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Caracas — and maybe even more of Venezuela if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Conviasa on this route.
Among carriers operating CUN to CCS flights, Conviasa has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cancun Airport to Caracas Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CUN and CCS include:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Santo Domingo Las Americas Airport
Handy information about Cancun Airport (CUN)
80% of flights departing from Cancun Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of CUN.
To reach Cancun Airport from central Cancun, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to CUN? If you're catching an early flight from Cancun Airport to Caracas Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Caracas Airport (CCS)
Consider staying in a hotel near CCS if you're on a late Cancun Airport to Caracas Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Caracas Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Street Rent a Car, Aco Rent a Car or Hertz to explore Caracas and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Caracas Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Caracas Airport (CCS)
The quietest month for a flight from Cancun Airport to Caracas Airport is March, while December is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Caracas based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Cancun Airport to Caracas Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Caracas, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CUN to CCS in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of Venezuela
Caracas has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Venezuela waiting to be discovered. Around 80 kilometres west of Caracas, a visit to Maracay will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Maracay and Museo Aeronatico Fuerza Aerea Venezolana.
Valencia is another favourite destination in Venezuela and is around 129 kilometres west of Caracas. No journey is complete without visiting Plaza Bolivar, San Diego Botanical Garden and Municipal Serrania el Indio Park.
