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Cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Cancun

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration18 h and 5 mFlights between Edinburgh and Cancun take, on average, 18 h and 5 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£498Cheapest price for a flight between Edinburgh and Cancun found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportEdinburgh AirportWhen flying from Edinburgh to Cancun

Destination airportCancun International AirportFor the route from Edinburgh to Cancun

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Edinburgh to Cancun

One-way average Price£947The average price for a flight Edinburgh - Cancun at Opodo is £947, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data May is the most popular time to book a flight to Cancun when departing from Edinburgh

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Last checked on Fri 06/11

Distance: 4,774 mi

Edinburgh airports

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)How far from city centre: 6 mi

Cancun airports

Cancun International Airport (CUN)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Book your Edinburgh to Cancun flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Edinburgh to Cancun (Mexico) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £498, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Edinburgh to Cancun takes roughly 14 h and 13 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Edinburgh–Cancun route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Arrival airport: Cancun International Airport (CUN)

The weather in Cancun

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Cancun, temperatures average around 33ºC in the warmest months and roughly 21ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 34ºC
Lows: down to 21ºC
Hottest month: August
Coldest month: January
Driest month: April
Wettest month: September

Tips for cheaper flights from Edinburgh to Cancun

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Edinburgh to Cancun:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Cancun. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Edinburgh to Cancun

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Edinburgh to Cancun?

When you fly from Edinburgh to Cancun the average price is £947. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cancun at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Cancun is 498 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Cancun?

The most popular months to book a flight from Edinburgh to Cancun are February, January and April, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Edinburgh to Cancun?

The best time of the year to go to Cancun when flying from Edinburgh depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Cancun from Edinburgh in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, August and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Edinburgh - Cancun.

How long does the flight take to go from Edinburgh to Cancun?

The total flight time between Edinburgh and Cancun is of around 18 h and 5 m on average, considering an average distance of 4,774.3 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Cancun compared to Edinburgh?

While in Edinburgh temperatures can reach an average of 15º ºC in summer, Cancun can experience temperatures up to 29º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 25º ºC in Cancun, compared to the 4º ºC average in Edinburgh.

Which airports have flights between Edinburgh and Cancun?

The main airport route flying between Edinburgh and Cancun is: Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cancun International Airport(CUN). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Edinburgh to Cancun?

JetBlue Airways

British Airways
Westjet

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