Cancún is a Caribbean resort city on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, centred on its Hotel Zone, and drew about 21 million tourists in 2023. The airport lies less than 10 km from the Hotel Zone. It is warm all year, with a hurricane season from June to November.
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30.4 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route |
|---|---|
| Bus | ADO coach to Cancún, Playa del Carmen and Tulum; buy online or away from Terminal 4 for lower fares |
| Shuttle | Pre-booked hotel shuttles and private transfers depart from numbered platforms at each terminal |
| Train | Tren Maya station across Highway 180, linked to the terminals by a shuttle |
US citizens need a valid passport and no visa for stays up to 180 days.
Arriving by air, Mexican authorities issue a digital entry permit (FMMD) at the airport. Officials set the authorized stay at arrival, and a visa is needed only beyond 180 days.
February to early May is drier with occasional showers; the dry season runs November to April. Hurricane season runs June through November, with the rainy season from late August.
Busiest: Dec-Apr. Quieter shoulder season: May, Nov.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°F (28°C) | 68°F (20°C) |
| Feb | 85°F (29°C) | 68°F (20°C) |
| Mar | 87°F (31°C) | 70°F (21°C) |
| Apr | 90°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) |
| May | 92°F (33°C) | 75°F (24°C) |
| Jun | 93°F (34°C) | 76°F (24°C) |
| Jul | 94°F (34°C) | 77°F (25°C) |
| Aug | 95°F (35°C) | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sep | 93°F (34°C) | 76°F (24°C) |
| Oct | 89°F (32°C) | 74°F (23°C) |
| Nov | 86°F (30°C) | 71°F (22°C) |
| Dec | 84°F (29°C) | 69°F (21°C) |
Cancún is served by Cancún International Airport (CUN). Cancún International Airport handled about 30.4 million passengers in 2024.
US citizens need a valid passport and no visa for stays up to 180 days. Arriving by air, Mexican authorities issue a digital entry permit (FMMD) at the airport. Officials set the authorized stay at arrival, and a visa is needed only beyond 180 days.
February to early May is drier with occasional showers; the dry season runs November to April. Hurricane season runs June through November, with the rainy season from late August.
ADO coach to Cancún, Playa del Carmen and Tulum; buy online or away from Terminal 4 for lower fares. Other options include pre-booked hotel shuttles and private transfers depart from numbered platforms at each terminal and tren maya station across highway 180, linked to the terminals by a shuttle.
Among the cities we cover, Miami (about 2h 15m), Atlanta (about 2h 45m), Dallas (about 3h 10m), Chicago (about 3h 35m), New York (about 3h 45m) and Washington, D.C. (about 3h 45m) have nonstop service to Cancún as of October 2026.
Cancún uses the Mexican peso (MXN).
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.