Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancun International Airport is 3 hours 43 minutes. Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, making Cancun 1 hour behind Detroit.
You can choose from 24 weekly flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancun International Airport. The 06:00 departure with Spirit Airlines is the earliest flight available between DTW and CUN. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 17:20 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Visiting Cancun (and then discovering more of Mexico!) is easy with Delta Air Lines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancun International Airport.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancun International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DTW and CUN include:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Rs26,604 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancun International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs61,051. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To get cheap flights from DTW to CUN, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of the departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancun International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Finding a cheap ticket from DTW to CUN is straightforward with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when the price has dropped.
Play around with filters to find the best journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancun International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The journey from central Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 27 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to DTW? If you've booked an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancun International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancun International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Cancun. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 26 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancun International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Cancun in May.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cancun International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap flights from DTW to CUN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Cancun
Start your Cancun trip right by finding a great stay. After booking your flight from DTW to CUN, check out our hotel options including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Playa Delfines, El Rey Ruins and Dubai Palace Casino are attractions you won't want to skip in Cancun.
Complete your Cancun trip with hotels and a car rental
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