Flying from Melbourne to Cancun International Airport (CUN): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Cancun International Airport (CUN) departing from here.
Cancun International Airport is located in Cancun. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is 16 hours behind Melbourne.
Your flight from Melbourne to CUN won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
With more travellers during high season, it's smart to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to CUN departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Cancun International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to CUN flight is so much easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Cancun International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near CUN and fast-forward to bedtime:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cancun International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar to explore Cancun and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Cancun International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Rs175,269 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Cancun International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs288,370. These fares can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to CUN, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Melbourne to Cancun International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
May is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Cancun International Airport (CUN), while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Cancun based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Book your Melbourne to CUN flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 20ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Cancun International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cancun
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Cancun International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cancun:
Chichen itzá Park and Cancun Beach are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Cancun itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Fuente de Kukulcan.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Chichen-itza Park, Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Mexico, consider Kanasín, roughly 274 kilometres west of Cancun. Santa Isabel hacienda. Santa Isabel hacienda k'íiwik Park, Sitio arqueologico Flor de Mayo.Aak'its, Nikté Ch'oom k'íiwik ka'achij and Glorieta De Guadalupe are among its highlights.
