Travelling from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Lafayette.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LFT to CUN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lafayette Regional Airport to Cancun International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between LFT and CUN include:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Currently, RM994 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Lafayette Regional Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM1,893. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from LFT to CUN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Cancun International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LFT to CUN.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Cancun International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
You'll find LFT at 200 Terminal Drive.
Lafayette Regional Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 84.15% of flights that take off from LFT reach their destination on time.
Lafayette Regional Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Lafayette. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Lafayette Regional Airport to Cancun International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to LFT:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CUN if you're catching a late Lafayette Regional Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Cancun International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and chase adventure across Cancun and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Cancun International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport to the centre of Cancun has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Lafayette Regional Airport to Cancun International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Cancun. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Lafayette Regional Airport to Cancun International Airport for August if you want to visit Cancun during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LFT to CUN in January. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a trip to Merida will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.
Around 418 kilometres west of Cancun, Campeche is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience major highlights starting with Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.