Travelling from Akron / Canton Regional Airport (CAK) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Akron and Cancun are in the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your CAK to CUN flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Akron / Canton Regional Airport to Cancun Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CAK and CUN include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Orlando International Airport
Handy information about Akron / Canton Regional Airport (CAK)
CAK is located at 5400 Lauby Road NW - Box 9.
Of all flights leaving Akron / Canton Regional Airport, 70% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Akron to Akron / Canton Regional Airport is approximately 29 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near CAK. Whether you have an early flight from Akron / Canton Regional Airport to Cancun Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)
Consider booking a hotel near CUN if you're on a late Akron / Canton Regional Airport to Cancun Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Cancun Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and experience more of Cancun and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cancun Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Cancun Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun Airport is approximately 16 kilometers from the centre of Cancun. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)
April is the busiest month for flights from Akron / Canton Regional Airport to Cancun Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Cancun in March.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Akron / Canton Regional Airport to Cancun Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CAK to CUN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Cancun. Around 290 kilometers away to the west, popular attractions include Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Mexico, head for Campeche, roughly 418 kilometers west of Cancun. Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia are key highlights.
