Travelling from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Cancun is two hours 30 minutes behind St John's and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your YYT to CUN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Currently, RM876 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way St. John's International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM1,301. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from YYT to CUN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from St. John's International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from YYT to CUN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from St. John's International Airport to Cancun International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about St. John's International Airport (YYT)
62.67% of flights departing from St. John's International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to St. John's International Airport from central St John's, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to YYT? If you're catching an early flight from St. John's International Airport to Cancun International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
If you have a late St. John's International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near CUN:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cancun International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and explore beyond Cancun's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Cancun International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport to the centre of Cancun has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
July is the most popular month for flights from St. John's International Airport to Cancun International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Cancun in May.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from St. John's International Airport to Cancun International 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 YYT to CUN sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include 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 this destination's highlights firsthand at Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.