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$166+ Cheap flights from Cancún (CUN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CUN — LAX
Jun 12 — Jun 191
Thu 6/12
Thu 6/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cancún to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cancún (CUN) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 7, 2025.

Round-trip from

$268
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$166
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$472

Good round-trip deal

$199 or less

Good one-way deal

$221 or less
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Cheapest flights from Cancún to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cancún to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 7, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/23:46 pmCUN - LAX
1 stop8h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/711:37 pmLAX - CUN
1 stop11h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$268
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/146:05 pmCUN - LAX
Nonstop5h 01mDelta
Fri 8/2210:15 amLAX - CUN
Nonstop4h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/7$270
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/247:58 amCUN - LAX
Nonstop5h 04mLufthansa
Wed 7/3010:00 amLAX - CUN
Nonstop4h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 6/7$290
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/812:38 pmCUN - LAX
2 stops24h 11mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/128:14 amLAX - CUN
Nonstop5h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$293
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3111:51 amCUN - LAX
1 stop22h 58mFrontier
Sat 9/61:18 pmLAX - CUN
1 stop21h 08mFrontier
Deal found 6/7$312
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/1610:41 amCUN - LAX
1 stop13h 30mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/2912:12 amLAX - CUN
1 stop8h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/7$324
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/38:20 amCUN - LAX
1 stop13h 20mSouthwest
Thu 7/105:00 amLAX - CUN
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/6$329
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/39:18 amCUN - LAX
1 stop11h 42mAeromexico
Thu 7/1011:50 amLAX - CUN
1 stop8h 48mAeromexico
Deal found 6/6$346
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/112:38 pmCUN - LAX
2 stops24h 16mVolaris El Salvador
Sun 9/1411:39 pmLAX - CUN
2 stops10h 09mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 6/5$361
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/94:10 pmCUN - LAX
Nonstop5h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 9/138:01 amLAX - CUN
Nonstop4h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/6$371

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cancún to Los Angeles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cancún to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Cancún

Fly to

Los Angeles

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Depart

Return

Price

CancúnLos Angeles

CUN - LAX

CUNLAX

Cancun

Wed 7/2

7:58 am-11:02 am

Nonstop5h 04m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/9

7:18 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop15h 42m

$268

CancúnLos Angeles

CUN - LAX

CUNLAX

Cancun

Thu 8/14

6:05 pm-9:06 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

Los Angeles

Fri 8/22

11:35 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$270

CancúnLos Angeles

CUN - LAX

CUNLAX

Cancun

Thu 7/24

7:58 am-11:02 am

Nonstop5h 04m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/30

10:00 am-4:50 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

$290

CancúnLos Angeles

CUN - LAX

CUNLAX

Cancun

Fri 8/8

12:38 pm-10:49 am

2 stops24h 11m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/12

8:14 am-3:15 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

$293

CancúnLos Angeles

CUN - LAX

CUNLAX

Cancun

Sun 8/31

11:51 am-8:49 am

1 stop22h 58m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/6

1:18 pm-12:26 pm

1 stop21h 08m

$312

CancúnLos Angeles

CUN - LAX

CUNLAX

Cancun

Wed 7/16

10:41 am-10:11 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/29

12:12 am-10:47 am

1 stop8h 35m

$324

CancúnLos Angeles

CUN - LAX

CUNLAX

Cancun

Thu 7/3

8:20 am-7:40 pm

1 stop13h 20m

Los Angeles

Thu 7/10

5:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$329

CancúnLos Angeles

CUN - LAX

CUNLAX

Cancun

Thu 7/3

9:18 am-7:00 pm

1 stop11h 42m

Los Angeles

Thu 7/10

11:50 am-10:38 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$346

CancúnLos Angeles

CUN - LAX

CUNLAX

Cancun

Mon 9/1

12:38 pm-10:54 am

2 stops24h 16m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/14

11:39 pm-11:48 am

2 stops10h 09m

$361

CancúnLos Angeles

CUN - LAX

CUNLAX

Cancun

Tue 7/22

5:10 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/29

9:20 am-4:05 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

$370

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The best insider tips for Cancún to Los Angeles flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Cancún to Los Angeles trip
Airlines
United Airlines

Basic Economy allows a personal item only, no carry-on bags unless exceptions apply.


United Polaris offers lie-flat seats and upscale amenities on select routes.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails.


Saver Fare allows a carry-on bag, unlike many basic economy options.

Read more about Alaska Airlinesby Robert Schrader
Airports
CUN

Know your departure terminal at CUN; terminals aren't connected, requiring a bus or taxi if you arrive at the wrong one.

Read more about CUNby Ramsey Qubein
LAX

Look for green signs to find free shuttle buses to the LAX-it station for rideshare pickups after arriving at LAX.

Read more about LAXby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on LAX and CUN

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from Cancún to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Cancún with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cancún to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cancún to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cancún to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on May 23, 2025.

Booking 19 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cancún to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cancún to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Cancún to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CUN to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Cancún to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 7, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cancún to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 26% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cancún to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cancún to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on June 1, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cancún to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Cancún to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Cancún to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 7, 2025.

The most flights from CUN to LAX are scheduled on a Saturday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated June 7, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Cancún to Los Angeles have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,288 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,488 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cancún to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Cancún to Los Angeles?

    Los Angeles is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Los Angeles from Cancun. Booking flights from Cancun (CUN) to Los Angeles (LAX) should be relatively easy as there are 8 daily flights to Los Angeles from 4 different airlines. 5h 01m is how long a flight from Cancún to Los Angeles will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Cancún to Los Angeles flight route?

    Flights from Cancun to Los Angeles have been viewed 25 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cancún to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cancún to Los Angeles is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $268 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Lufthansa, starting at $270 and $290 round-trip. These flights start at 29% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cancún to Los Angeles one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Volaris El Salvador. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $166. Users have also found prices from $172 and $179 on United Airlines and Volaris Costa Rica, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cancún to Los Angeles?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Cancún to Los Angeles consider choosing Aeromexico (98%), Delta (98%) or Qatar Airways (98%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cancún to Los Angeles?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,574 for a flight from Cancún to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is $162 while the most popular route, (Cancun - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $228.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cancún to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cancún to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cancún to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cancún to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cancún to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cancún to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cancún to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Cancún to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Cancún to Los Angeles

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cancún to Los Angeles. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$140Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$170Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$309Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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