How to get from Sydney to Cancun

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Las Vegas: about 21h 10m including the connection. Other options: via Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver. Two tickets from $684.

Flights from Sydney to Cancun

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Las Vegas
21h 10m
two tickets, via Los Angeles
$684
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,820 mi (14,194 km)
fastest
Via Las Vegas
United States
21h 10m
with the connection
Sydney to Las Vegas flight 13h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to Cancun flight 4h 15m
two ticketsfrom $1,535
Via Dallas
United States
21h 16m
with the connection
Sydney to Dallas flight 15h 28m
Connection of about 3h
Dallas to Cancun flight 2h 48m
two ticketsfrom $1,609
Via Los Angeles
United States
21h 30m
with the connection
Sydney to Los Angeles flight 13h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Los Angeles to Cancun flight 4h 40m
two ticketsfrom $684
Via San Francisco
United States
21h 54m
with the connection
Sydney to San Francisco flight 13h 35m
Connection of about 3h
San Francisco to Cancun flight 5h 19m
two ticketsfrom $1,382
Via Vancouver
Canada
23h 30m
with the connection
Sydney to Vancouver flight 14h 30m
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $985

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 Sydney to Cancun?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Las Vegas.
What is the fastest way to fly from Sydney to Cancun?
Via Las Vegas: 13h 55m to the connection, 4h 15m after it, about 21h 10m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Sydney to Cancun with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Los Angeles from $684. 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 Sydney and Cancun?
Las Vegas (21h 10m total), Dallas (21h 16m total), Los Angeles (21h 30m total), San Francisco (21h 54m total) and Vancouver (23h 30m total).
How far is Cancun from Sydney?
8,820 mi (14,194 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.