Travelling from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sangster International Airport to Cancun International Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Montego Bay.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MBJ to CUN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
TUIfly Netherlands offers direct flights from Sangster International Airport to Cancun International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Cancun — and maybe even more of Mexico if your schedule allows.
TUIfly Netherlands is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Among carriers operating MBJ to CUN flights, TUIfly Netherlands has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sangster International Airport to Cancun International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between MBJ and CUN:
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sangster International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight is £171. A return fare right now is £333. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from MBJ to CUN, reserve your trip seven months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sangster International Airport to Cancun International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sangster International Airport to Cancun International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
Of the flights that depart from Sangster International Airport, 74.59% touch down on time at their destination.
Sangster International Airport is about 2 miles from central Montego Bay. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Sangster International Airport to Cancun International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to MBJ:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Book a hotel near CUN if you're catching a late Sangster International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Cancun International Airport rental car and discover Cancun and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Cancun International Airport about 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 around 25 minutes. It's approximately 12 miles away.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Sangster International Airport to Cancun International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Cancun. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Sangster International Airport to Cancun International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Cancun during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MBJ to CUN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Cancun, now it's time to discover other parts of Mexico. Travel around 180 miles west to Merida to check off its popular sights. From P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA to Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Campeche is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 260 miles west of Cancun. No trip is complete without dropping by Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.