How to travel from Ciudad Juárez to Cancún, Mexico

The distance between Ciudad Juárez and Cancún is around 1,487km (924 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ciudad Juárez to Cancún by plane, bus, helicopter and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CancúnCiudad Juárez if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Cancun (CUN).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,280($110)
Operated by

Viva Aerobus

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Bus

Take the bus to Acayucan and then to Cancun.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,630($78)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Helicopter

Take the bus to Cárdenas and then to Villahermosa Airport then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$87,255($4,175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Cancún.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Distance2,270km (1,411 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ciudad Juárez and Cancún

There are several options for getting from Ciudad Juárez to Cancún by plane, bus, helicopter and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$1,630 ($78) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$2,280 ($110).

The distance between Ciudad Juárez and Cancún is around 1,487km (924 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,271km (1,411 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Ciudad Juárez and Cancún by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ciudad Juárez to Cancún is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx MX$2,280 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Ciudad Juárez and Cancún, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,630 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ciudad Juárez and Cancún. We recommend that you fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Cancun (CUN). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ciudad Juárez and Cancún. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ciudad Juárez to Cancún. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Monterrey, Acayucan and Cancun. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

Tours Acosta, Turismo y Excursiones Alianza, Futura Select, Omnibus de Mexico, Grupo Senda, Transportes Frontera and ADO run regular bus services between Ciudad Juárez and Cancún. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ciudad Juárez and Cancún. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) and arrive at Cancun (CUN). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Ciudad Juárez and Cancún with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 25m.

Viva Aerobus and Volaris fly between Ciudad Juárez and Cancún. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) and and arrive into Cancun (CUN). These flights usually take around 2h 25m.

The flight from Ciudad Juárez to Cancún typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) and and arrive into Cancun (CUN).

The closest major airport to Cancún is Cancún International Airport (CUN) (CUN) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cancún. Cozumel International Airport (CZM) (CZM) and Mérida International Airport (MID) (MID) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ciudad Juárez and Cancún. The distance is around 2,270km (1,411 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ciudad Juárez to Cancún is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around MX$2,280 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ciudad Juárez and Cancún

Transport options from Ciudad Juárez to Cancún
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 15m
MX$2,280($110)
hourly1,487km (924 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 9h
MX$1,630($78)
once daily2,428km (1,509 miles)
Bus via Mexico City North1 day 15h
MX$3,490($165)
twice daily2,619km (1,627 miles)
Bus and Helicopter
1 day 2h
MX$87,255($4,175)
once daily2,209km (1,373 miles)
Drive
1 day 4h
MX$3,970($190)
on demand2,270km (1,411 miles)

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Airports near Cancún

The following major airports near Cancún offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.

CUN
Cancún International Airport (CUN)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Cancún
CZM
Cozumel International Airport (CZM)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Cancún
MID
Mérida International Airport (MID)
International Airport
Distance
293km (182 miles) from Cancún