Cancun (CUN) to Mexico City (NLU) flights
An economy award from Cancun (CUN) to Mexico City (NLU) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Aeromexico, plus taxes and fees from $50. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Cancun (CUN) to Mexico City (NLU): Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and Volaris. The two airports are 791 miles (1,273 km) apart. Aeromexico is in SkyTeam. There are also 15 ways to fly it with one stop, through Veracruz, Villahermosa and Tampico and more.
How many miles CUN to NLU costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Aeromexico | 7,000 | $50–380 |
| Aeromexico RewardsOn Aeromexico | 10,000–14,000 | $36–132 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Aeromexico | 10,000 | $40–120 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Aeromexico | 15,000 | $70.40–146.40 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from CUN to NLU
- AeromexicoSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- VivaAerobusNot in an alliance
- VolarisNot in an alliance
Book CUN to NLU with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Aeromexico
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Aeromexico
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Aeromexico
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Aeromexico
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Aeromexico
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Aeromexico
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Aeromexico
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Aeromexico
CUN to NLU with one stop
15 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Veracruz (VER)VivaAerobus the whole way
- Via Villahermosa (VSA)VivaAerobus the whole way
- Via Tampico (TAM)VivaAerobus the whole wayZV
- Via Oaxaca (OAX)Volaris, then Aeromexico and VivaAerobus
- Via Tuxtla Gutierrez (TGZ)VivaAerobus the whole wayXN
- Via Acapulco (ACA)VivaAerobus the whole wayXN
- Via San Luis Potosi (SLP)Volaris, then VivaAerobus
- Via Leon/Guanajuato (BJX)VivaAerobus the whole wayXN
- Via Reynosa (REX)VivaAerobus the whole way
- Via Aguascalientes (AGU)Volaris, then VivaAerobus
- Via Monterrey (MTY)VivaAerobus the whole wayXN
- Via Guadalajara (GDL)VivaAerobus and Volaris the whole way+1
- Via Saltillo (SLW)VivaAerobus the whole way
- Via Havana (HAV)VivaAerobus the whole way
- Via Torreon (TRC)VivaAerobus the whole way
CUN to NLU: common questions
How many miles does CUN to NLU cost?
In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Aeromexico, plus taxes and fees from $50. Next cheapest: Aeromexico Rewards (10,000–14,000), Delta SkyMiles (10,000) and SAS EuroBonus (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from CUN to NLU?
Aeromexico (SkyTeam), VivaAerobus and Volaris fly nonstop from Cancun (CUN) to Mexico City (NLU).
How far is Cancun from Mexico City by plane?
Cancun (CUN) and Mexico City (NLU) are 791 miles (1,273 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CUN to NLU award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Cancun and Mexico City?
The most direct connections are through Veracruz (VER), Villahermosa (VSA), Tampico (TAM), Oaxaca (OAX) and Tuxtla Gutierrez (TGZ). On 12 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example VivaAerobus through Veracruz.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.