Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Cancún from $242

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CUN
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Cancún

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cancún (CUN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$523

One-way from

$242

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$726

Good one-way deal

$237 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 16/2-18/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 20m total
  • Los Angeles to Cancún
Delta
  • Delta
  • 9/2
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 35m total
  • Los Angeles to Cancún
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Cancun.

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 January 2026.

Mon 16/207:02LAX - CUN
1 stop10h 00mDelta
Wed 18/216:20CUN - LAX
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Deal found 7/1$523
Sat 24/122:20LAX - CUN
1 stop9h 55mDelta
Thu 29/119:05CUN - LAX
Nonstop5h 31mDelta
Deal found 7/1$525
Sun 1/210:30LAX - CUN
Nonstop4h 35mDelta
Tue 10/219:05CUN - LAX
Nonstop5h 31mDelta
Deal found 8/1$527
Mon 13/423:56LAX - CUN
Nonstop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 16/415:24CUN - LAX
1 stop9h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$528
Sat 14/217:00LAX - CUN
1 stop15h 05mDelta
Tue 24/208:38CUN - LAX
1 stop16h 17mDelta
Deal found 8/1$532
Fri 6/214:51LAX - CUN
1 stop16h 09mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/214:04CUN - LAX
2 stops21h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/1$534
Mon 30/323:59LAX - CUN
1 stop10h 03mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/407:58CUN - LAX
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$535
Sun 15/321:55LAX - CUN
2 stops11h 55mDelta
Thu 19/306:01CUN - LAX
1 stop8h 34mDelta
Deal found 7/1$539
Wed 18/309:00LAX - CUN
Nonstop4h 46mUnited Airlines
Thu 26/316:55CUN - LAX
1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/1$540
Sun 15/207:02LAX - CUN
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Thu 19/208:38CUN - LAX
2 stops16h 02mDelta
Deal found 7/1$542
Wed 4/209:00LAX - CUN
Nonstop4h 46mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/218:30CUN - LAX
Nonstop5h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/1$544
Wed 15/408:23LAX - CUN
Nonstop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 22/414:49CUN - LAX
1 stop10h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$546

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Los Angeles

Fly to

Cancún

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Sun 1/2

10:30-18:05

Nonstop4h 35m

Cancun

Tue 10/2

07:00-11:50

1 stop7h 50m

$523

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Wed 4/3

07:02-18:47

1 stop8h 45m

Cancun

Tue 10/3

18:00-21:42

Nonstop5h 42m

$523

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Sun 15/3

22:59-11:50

1 stop10h 51m

Cancun

Fri 20/3

18:00-21:42

Nonstop5h 42m

$532

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Mon 23/2

07:07-14:50

Nonstop4h 43m

Cancun

Mon 2/3

18:15-20:48

Nonstop5h 33m

$544

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Wed 11/3

05:55-16:50

1 stop8h 55m

Cancun

Mon 16/3

17:30-20:55

Nonstop5h 25m

$553

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Fri 8/5

23:53-11:45

1 stop9h 52m

Cancun

Tue 12/5

07:58-11:01

Nonstop5h 03m

$553

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Wed 11/2

09:00-16:46

Nonstop4h 46m

Cancun

Sun 15/2

18:30-20:48

Nonstop5h 18m

$561

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Sat 21/2

10:25-18:00

Nonstop4h 35m

Cancun

Wed 25/2

19:10-21:41

Nonstop5h 31m

$567

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Sat 25/4

23:59-10:06

1 stop8h 07m

Cancun

Tue 28/4

07:58-11:01

Nonstop5h 03m

$570

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Mon 23/3

23:59-10:30

1 stop8h 31m

Cancun

Thu 26/3

17:30-20:55

Nonstop5h 25m

$575

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Cancún

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to Cancún. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Cancún. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Cancún?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Cancún (average of $282). Flying from Los Angeles to Cancún in November is currently the most expensive (average of $490). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to CUN?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Cancún. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 January 2026.

When flying from Los Angeles to Cancún, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cancún

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cancún. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cancún. Reviews last updated 9 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines from Los Angeles to Cancún have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Cancún. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to Cancún?

    Cancun is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Cancún from Los Angeles. Booking flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cancun (CUN) should be relatively easy as there are 10 daily flights to Cancún from 1 airline. 4h 45m is how long a flight from Los Angeles to Cancun will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to Cancún flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Cancún?

    For as low as $523, Delta can have you in Cancún from Los Angeles in 4h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3404 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Cancún round-trip?

    According to our current data, Alaska Airlines ($584), offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Cancún. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Cancún for 29% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Cancún?

    Consider ANA (92%), Delta (85%) or Aeromexico (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Cancún.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Cancún?

    The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to Cancún is $237. On average you can expect to pay $350. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Cancun), can usually be booked for $560.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Cancún that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Cancún flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Cancún?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Cancún.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Cancún?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Cancún by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Cancún?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Cancún (average of $282). Flying from Los Angeles to Cancún in November is currently the most expensive (average of $490). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$584Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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