Beach deal alert: Nonstop flights to Cancun, Mexico starting at $261 round-trip

It's no wonder Cancun is Mexico's top destination, boasting stunning beaches, breathtaking Mayan ruins, and a vibrant nightlife. Convincing travelers to visit this sun-drenched paradise on the Yucatan Peninsula is a breeze.

We have insider information on a fantastic fare sale that can get you to Cancun for a bargain.

Airlines like American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines are currently offering round-trip flights starting at just $261. We found numerous nonstop routes available from departure cities such as Boston, Chicago, Dallas, and New York City. Plus, with Southwest fares now visible in Google Flights, you can easily check prices without visiting their website.

This fare sale is valid for travel from September through February 2025, with the best availability in November and December. If you're in the Northeast or Midwest, this is the ideal time to plan a winter getaway to Mexico's beaches, with some routes even covering the Thanksgiving holiday.

Please be aware that some of the lowest fares can only be booked through an online travel agency.

This promotion features economy class fares. You can take a free carry-on bag with every airline involved in this offer, except for United Airlines. Southwest flights allow for two free checked bags, making it easy to pack your beachwear and sandals. For the other airlines, checked luggage will incur a fee of $35 to $40 each way.

Deal overview

Airlines: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines

Routes: Departing from Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, and New York City to Cancun, Mexico

How to book: Search on Google Flights, then book directly with the airline

Travel dates: Available from September through February for economy fares

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Sample flights

We discovered nonstop flights from Chicago to Cancun on Southwest for only $266 round-trip. This trip departs from Chicago's Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in late September.

We found the same great price for this route available in early November.

There are also great deals to Mexico from Boston. JetBlue offers nonstop flights from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Cancun in November, starting at just $284 round-trip.

As noted on Google Flights, this route typically costs nearly double this amount in the fall.

JetBlue also provides nonstop flights from New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cancun in December, priced at only $283 round-trip.

We also found some great availability for nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Mexico starting at $261 this fall with American Airlines.

Maximize your savings

When booking this deal or any flights, be sure to use a credit card that offers bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:

• Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: Earn 2 points for every dollar spent on travel
• American Express® Gold Card: Gain 3 points for each dollar spent on airfare purchased directly with the airline or through amextravel.com
• The Platinum Card® from American Express: Accumulate 5 points for every dollar spent on airfare booked directly with the airline or via American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 of these transactions each calendar year, then 1 point per dollar)
• Chase Sapphire Reserve®: Receive 3 points for each dollar spent on travel

Summary

While the examples above highlight nonstop flights, some routes may include layovers. If you're exclusively seeking nonstop options, select the "nonstop only" filter from the drop-down Stops menu.