Travelling from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport (CUN): What you need to know
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is Minneapolis's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport (CUN) departing from here.
Jump on a direct Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 4 hours 10 minutes.
Cancun (where Cancun International Airport is located) and Minneapolis share the UTC-5 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) is the most popular route. There are 19 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with Sun Country Airlines at 2:27pm. Choose the first MSP to CUN departure operated by Sun Country Airlines at 5:07am if you'd rather get a move on.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Minneapolis to CUN.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport (CUN) depart from this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport with Delta Air Lines. This top airline offers services from MSP.
Delta Air Lines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from MSP to CUN.
Sun Country Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 75.27% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Minneapolis to CUN that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between MSP and CUN include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
MSP is around 21 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, data shows 77.37% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
About Cancun International Airport (CUN)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near CUN:
Follow your own route with a Cancun International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and venture far and wide through Cancun and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Currently, P8,219 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is P18,685. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Minneapolis to CUN.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport (CUN). Visit Cancun in May if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Minneapolis to CUN plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cancun
After booking your flight from Minneapolis to Cancun International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cancun:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Chichen itzá Park, Cancun Beach and Fuente de Kukulcan are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Cancun itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen 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.
Kanasín is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 274 kilometres west of Cancun. No trip is complete without a visit to 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.
