Check every flight leaving Cancun International Airport (CUN) today: scheduled and estimated departure times, gates, delays and cancellations for flights to the US, Canada, Europe, Latin America and the rest of Mexico.

Current time in Cancún: — (Eastern Standard Time, UTC−5, no daylight saving). The board below refreshes automatically.

Live Cancun Airport Departures – Flight Status

Departures at Cancun Airport from 3 hours ago to the next 9 hours · updated 3:54 am Cancún time · all times local

TimeFlightToAirlineTerminalGateStatus
23:01 Oct 26Actual 01:30VB 2180MonterreyVivaAerobusT2–Departed
23:15 Oct 26Actual 01:30VB 1021Mexico City (MEX)VivaAerobusT2–Departed
06:00VB 2102Veracruz (VER)VivaAerobusT2–Scheduled
06:04AM 501Mexico City (MEX)AeromexicoT4–Scheduled
06:10VB 2272Mexico City (NLU)VivaAerobusT2–Scheduled
06:15VB 1379Mexico City (MEX)VivaAerobusT2–Scheduled
06:45VB 312Havana (HAV)VivaAerobusT2–Scheduled
06:49AM 505Mexico City (MEX)AeromexicoT4–Scheduled
07:00AC 1811Toronto (YYZ)Air CanadaT3–Scheduled
07:00VB 2002Torreón (TRC)VivaAerobusT2–Cancelled
07:00AC 2129Vancouver (YVR)Air CanadaT3–Scheduled
07:00VB 2196Monterrey (MTY)VivaAerobusT2–Scheduled
07:05CM 104Tocumen (PTY)CopaT2–Scheduled
07:20AA 316Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)AmericanT3–Scheduled
07:23UA 1988Newark (EWR)UnitedT3–Scheduled
07:39UA 1059Houston (IAH)UnitedT3–Scheduled
08:00DL 609Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air LinesT3–Scheduled
08:00AM 509Mexico City (MEX)AeromexicoT4–Scheduled
08:50F8 2811Vancouver (YVR)FlairT4–Scheduled
09:24AM 515Mexico City (MEX)AeromexicoT4–Scheduled
09:59Y4 5585Monterrey (MTY)VolarisT2–Scheduled
10:25VB 1029Mexico City (MEX)VivaAerobusT2–Scheduled
10:26VB 2164Monterrey (MTY)VivaAerobusT2–Scheduled
10:30VB 2014Toluca (TLC)VivaAerobusT2–Scheduled
10:34AM 591Mexico City (NLU)AeromexicoT4–Scheduled
10:35Y4 3480TolucaVolarisT2–Scheduled
10:35WS 2773Toronto (YYZ)WestJetT4–Scheduled
10:35AC 1813Toronto (YYZ)Air CanadaT3–Scheduled
10:40Y4 1049Guadalajara (GDL)VolarisT2–Scheduled
10:44F9 45Chicago (ORD)FrontierT4–Scheduled
10:45Y4 101Mexico City (MEX)VolarisT2–Scheduled
10:55TS 327Toronto (YYZ)Air TransatT4–Scheduled
11:00WS 2131Toronto (YYZ)WestJetT4–Scheduled
11:00WN 328Houston (HOU)SouthwestT4–Scheduled
11:00AA 1601Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)AmericanT3–Scheduled
11:05VB 2284Mexico City (NLU)VivaAerobusT2–Scheduled
11:15VB 8005Ciudad Juárez (CJS)VivaAerobusT2–Scheduled
11:17CM 262Tocumen (PTY)CopaT2–Scheduled
11:20VB 2152Tampico (TAM)VivaAerobusT2–Scheduled
11:21AM 523Mexico City (MEX)AeromexicoT4–Scheduled
11:23F9 87Saint Louis (STL)FrontierT4–Scheduled
11:28UA 1081Houston (IAH)UnitedT3–Scheduled
11:30CM 123Tocumen (PTY)CopaT2–Scheduled
11:30VB 2142Guadalajara (GDL)VivaAerobusT2–Scheduled
11:35UA 1694Washington (IAD)UnitedT3–Scheduled
11:48CM 317Tocumen (PTY)CopaT2–Scheduled
11:55VB 2254Tuxtla Gutiérrez (TGZ)VivaAerobusT2–Scheduled
12:00AA 1068Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)AmericanT3–Scheduled
12:15B6 2096Fort Lauderdale (FLL)JetBlueT4–Scheduled
12:15AA 2792Charlotte (CLT)AmericanT3–Scheduled
12:15PD 796Ottawa (YOW)PorterT4–Scheduled
12:16UA 1196Chicago (ORD)UnitedT3–Scheduled
12:26AM 527Mexico City (MEX)AeromexicoT4–Scheduled
12:30AV 269Rionegro (MDE)AviancaT2–Scheduled
12:30VB 2168Monterrey (MTY)VivaAerobusT2–Scheduled
12:30AV 257Bogotá (BOG)AviancaT2–Scheduled
12:35UA 1132Denver (DEN)UnitedT3–Scheduled
12:35TS 539Montreal (YUL)Air TransatT4–Scheduled
12:35DM 7007Punta Cana (PUJ)ArajetT2–Scheduled
12:35DL 641Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air LinesT3–Scheduled
12:35AA 2175Philadelphia (PHL)AmericanT3–Scheduled
12:45UA 1948San Francisco (SFO)UnitedT3–Scheduled
12:45AA 1102Miami (MIA)AmericanT3–Scheduled
12:45VB 2026Puebla City (PBC)VivaAerobusT2–Scheduled
12:49Y4 1055Guadalajara (GDL)VolarisT2–Scheduled
12:50PD 766Toronto (YYZ)PorterT4–Scheduled

Information only — always confirm times, terminal and gate with your airline.

Which Terminal Do I Depart From?

Your departure terminal depends on your airline. The terminals are far apart, so tell your driver the correct one — going to the wrong terminal can cost you 20–30 minutes.

TerminalAirlinesSeasonal / notes
Terminal 2Volaris, Viva Aerobus, Copa, Avianca, LATAM, Aerolíneas Argentinas, TUI Airways (UK), TUI fly NetherlandsSeasonal: Alaska, Arajet, Wingo, Neos, TUI fly Belgium
Terminal 3American Airlines, United, Delta, Air Canada / Air Canada Rouge, British Airways, IberojetSeasonal: World2fly
Terminal 4Aeroméxico (domestic and international), Southwest, JetBlue, Frontier, Sun Country, Breeze, WestJet (including former Sunwing flights), Air Transat, Porter, Condor, Air France, Air Europa, EdelweissSeasonal: Flair, KLM, Virgin Atlantic, Discover Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Terminal 1Not used by scheduled airlines at the moment (reopening planned for late 2026)Charter and private flights only

Checked against live flight records in October 2026. Airlines occasionally change terminals, so always check your boarding pass or the airline app. Spirit Airlines and Magnicharters stopped flying in 2026, and Interjet no longer operates. See the full Cancun Airport terminals guide and the Cancun Airport map.

How Early Should I Get to Cancun Airport?

Cancun Airport departures check-in area

  • International flights: arrive 3 hours before departure (3.5–4 hours on Saturdays and holidays).
  • Domestic flights in Mexico: about 2 hours before departure.

Suggested hotel pickup times (international flight): Hotel Zone about 3.5 hours before your flight, Playa del Carmen about 4 hours, Tulum about 5 hours.

Check-in, Security and Departure Fees

Check-in and bag drop

Check in online 24–48 hours before your flight, then go straight to bag drop. Counters usually close 60 minutes before international departures.

Security

Keep liquids under 100 ml in a clear bag and power banks in your carry-on. Read what you are not allowed to travel with.

Visitax

Foreign visitors must pay the Quintana Roo Visitax fee (about 290 pesos per person in 2026) at visitax.gob.mx. See our Visitax guide.

Your digital FMM

If you entered through the e-gates, keep the digital FMM you downloaded; otherwise immigration uses the stamp in your passport.

After Security: Lounges, Food and Shopping

Every terminal has duty-free shops, restaurants and bars after security, and Terminals 2, 3 and 4 have VIP lounges. See restaurants, shopping at Cancun Airport and VIP lounges.

Getting to Cancun Airport for Your Flight

The simplest way to reach the airport on time is a pre-booked private transfer that picks you up at your hotel — see Cancun Airport transportation. ADO buses also run to the terminals from downtown Cancun and Playa del Carmen, and taxis are available from every hotel.

Cancun Airport Departures – Frequently Asked Questions

How early should I get to Cancun Airport for an international flight?
Airlines recommend arriving 3 hours before an international departure, and up to 3.5–4 hours on busy Saturdays and during holidays. For domestic flights within Mexico, about 2 hours is usually enough.
Which terminal does my airline depart from?
American, United, Delta, Air Canada and British Airways depart from Terminal 3. Aeroméxico, Southwest, JetBlue, Frontier, WestJet, Air Transat and most European airlines use Terminal 4. Volaris, Viva Aerobus and the Latin American airlines use Terminal 2. Check the table above and your boarding pass.
How do I find my departure gate?
Gates are assigned a few hours before departure. Check the live departures board on this page, the airline app or the screens after security. Some flights only show the gate once boarding approaches.
Do I have to pay Visitax before leaving Cancun?
Yes. Foreign visitors to Quintana Roo (Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and the rest of the state) must pay the Visitax tourist fee, about 2.5 UMA — roughly 290 Mexican pesos per person in 2026. Pay online at the official site, visitax.gob.mx, before you go to the airport; QR codes may be checked at the terminal. Read our Visitax guide.
Can I walk between terminals at Cancun Airport?
No — the terminals are several kilometres apart. A free shuttle runs between Terminals 2, 3 and 4 roughly every 10–15 minutes from marked stops outside each terminal. Never pay anyone for the inter-terminal transfer.
How long are the security lines at Cancun Airport?
Security usually takes 15–45 minutes, but lines get long in the late morning and early afternoon, when most flights to the US and Canada leave, and on Saturdays in high season. Arriving 3 hours early covers check-in, bag drop and security.
Are there VIP lounges at Cancun Airport?
Yes. Terminals 2, 3 and 4 have lounges, including MERA business lounges and lounges that accept Priority Pass. Access depends on your ticket, card or a walk-in fee. See Cancun Airport VIP lounges.
What time should my hotel pickup be for my flight?
Add the drive time to the 3 hours you need at the airport: from the Hotel Zone allow about 30 minutes, from Playa del Carmen about 1 hour and from Tulum about 2 hours. For a 2 pm international flight from Playa del Carmen, a pickup around 10 am is sensible.
What should I do if my departure from Cancun is delayed or cancelled?
Watch the live board and your airline app, and speak to your airline's desk in the terminal. If your flight is cancelled, the airline must rebook you; ask about meals or a hotel if the delay is long. Let your transfer company know if you need a later pickup.
Can I check in online and just drop my bags?
Yes, most airlines at Cancun offer online check-in 24–48 hours before departure. You still need to visit the bag-drop counter if you have checked luggage, and some international flights require a document check at the counter.