How to get from Memphis to Cancun

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Tampa: about 6h 55m including the connection. Other options: via Nashville, Houston, Atlanta and Miami. Two tickets from $428.

Flights from Memphis to Cancun

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Tampa
6h 55m
two tickets, via Atlanta
$428
connection options
5
straight-line distance
985 mi (1,586 km)
fastest
Via Tampa
6h 55m
with the connection
Memphis to Tampa flight 1h 51m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: St. Petersburg-Clearwater International, Tampa International. Departure to Cancun: Tampa International.
Tampa to Cancun flight 2h 4m
Via Nashville
7h
with the connection
Connection of about 3h
Via Houston
7h
with the connection
Memphis to Houston flight 1h 45m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby. Departure to Cancun: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby.
Houston to Cancun flight 2h 15m
Via Atlanta
7h 4m
with the connection
Memphis to Atlanta flight 1h 19m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Cancun flight 2h 45m
two ticketsfrom $428
Via Miami
7h 21m
with the connection
Memphis to Miami flight 2h 18m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International. Departure to Cancun: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International.
Miami to Cancun flight 2h 3m
two ticketsfrom $623

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Cancun

Weather by month

Best time to visit: February, March, April and May, +27° to +31° by day, sea +27° to +29°. In November it is +28° by day and +23° at night, sea +29°, with 15 rainy days.

Jan
+27° +22° +27° 16 days
Feb
+27° +22° +27° 12 days
Mar
+29° +23° +27° 12 days
Apr
+30° +24° +28° 9 days
May
+31° +25° +29° 12 days
Jun
+30° +25° +29° 20 days
Jul
+31° +26° +30° 16 days
Aug
+32° +26° +30° 18 days
Sep
+31° +25° +30° 19 days
Oct
+30° +24° +30° 20 days
Nov
+28° +23° +29° 15 days
Dec
+27° +22° +28° 15 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Memphis to Cancun?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Tampa.
What is the fastest way to fly from Memphis to Cancun?
Via Tampa: 1h 51m to the connection, 2h 4m after it, about 6h 55m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Memphis to Cancun with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Atlanta from $428. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Memphis and Cancun?
Tampa (6h 55m total), Nashville (7h total), Houston (7h total), Atlanta (7h 4m total) and Miami (7h 21m total).
How far is Cancun from Memphis?
985 mi (1,586 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.