Traveling from Seattle to Cancun International Airport (CUN): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Seattle. Explore your options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) when reserving your flight from Seattle to Cancun International Airport (CUN).
Expect to be in the air for 5 hours 55 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Seattle to Cancun International Airport flight.
Cancun International Airport is located in Cancun. The city runs on the UTC-5 timezone and is two hours ahead of Seattle.
With 11 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) is the most popular route. Alaska Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from SEA to CUN is with Alaska Airlines at 11:30pm.
Your flight from Seattle to CUN won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
You can jump on a direct flight from Seattle to Cancun International Airport (CUN) leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
When jetting out of SEA, you can catch a direct flight from Seattle to Cancun International Airport with Delta Air Lines.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between SEA and CUN is Delta Air Lines.
Alaska Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 84.44% of services landing on schedule.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Seattle to CUN with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between SEA and CUN include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Traveling from central Seattle to SEA takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 miles in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Seattle to Cancun International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SEA arrive at their destination as scheduled 81.27% of the time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to LKE in about 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 miles away, and getting there by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Seattle to CUN flight:
About Cancun International Airport (CUN)
If you have a late flight from Seattle to Cancun International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near CUN:
Pick up a Cancun International Airport rental car and discover Cancun and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are top providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks in advance of your Seattle to Cancun International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
$108 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Cancun International Airport. Return flights start at $306. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Seattle to CUN. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Seattle to Cancun International Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Bag the best deal on a flight from Seattle to Cancun International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Seattle to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Seattle to Cancun International Airport (CUN). July is the most popular month to visit Cancun. If crowds aren't your thing, go in May.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with temperatures ranging between 79ºF and 90ºF. Book your Seattle to CUN plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Cancun International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 68ºF and 81ºF.
More about Cancun
Start your Cancun trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Seattle to Cancun International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Chichen itzá Park and Cancun Beach are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Cancun must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Fuente de Kukulcan.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you should also see. About 180 miles west of Cancun, a trip to Merida will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Chichen-itza Park, Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Mexico, consider Kanasín, about 170 miles 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.
