There are several things that make Cancun a popular vacation destination.
Beaches that are white sand and turquoise water perfection and luxurious, amenity-filled all-inclusives where you don’t have to lift a finger are its most significant claims to fame.
It’s also popular because it’s so easy to get to, thanks to extensive connectivity, and one low-cost airline, Viva, is further increasing that connectivity by beginning to offer flights from four more U.S. cities.
Viva Aerobus – The Company
Viva, the rebranded version of the low-cost Mexican airline Viva Aerobus, is based out of Monterrey International Airport in Mexico.
The airline is the third largest in the country and services a total of 61 routes, 41 of which are domestic.
The other 20 are international routes within four different countries.
A Major Mexican Airline Offering Flights To Cancun From Four New U.S. Airports
Four of Viva’s international routes are newly launched routes with the U.S.
Those routes include year-round service between Cancun and Cincinnati and seasonal service between Cancun and Columbus, Memphis, and Nashville.
The launch of the new flights, according to Quintana Roo’s governor, Mara Lezama, is ”part of a strategic alliance to attract more tourists to Cancun.”
Cancun’s Extensive Connectivity
Cancun has more connectivity with the U.S. than with any other country.
American travelers can fly out of a total of 44 different U.S. airports to get to the popular vacation destination.
These airports are spread out across more than 20 states in the country, making it easy for almost anybody to fly to Cancun for a quick getaway or extended vacation.
Other Airlines Flying From The U.S. To Cancun
In total, there are 14 different airlines that fly between the United States and Cancun, including Viva (formerly known as Viva Aerobus).
Four of those airlines only offer service from one city.
They include LATAM and Aeromexico, which both offer year-round flights from Miami, Avelo Airlines, which services seasonal flights from Hartford, and Volaris, which offers year-round flights from McAllen.
The other airlines that fly to Cancun from various U.S. airports are:
- Alaska Airlines
- American Airlines
- Delta
- Frontier
- JetBlue
- Southwest Airlines
- Spirit Airlines
- Sun Country Airlines
- United Airlines
The Complete List Of U.S. Cities You Can Fly To Cancun From
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore-Washington
- Boston
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Colorado Springs
- Columbus
- Dallas-Fort Worth
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Lauderdale
- Harlingen
- Hartford
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Kansas City
- Los Angeles
- McAllen
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh/Durham
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Francisco
- Seattle/Tacoma
- St. Louis
- Tampa Washington
Arriving At And Departing From Cancun Airport
Considering the extensive connectivity that Cancun International Airport has with both domestic and international destinations, it’s not surprising that it’s a really busy airport.
This is why it’s important to have all of your documents ready when you arrive and nothing in your luggage that is going to flag you and extend your arrival processing.
It’s also important to arrive early when departing. It’s recommended that you get to the airport three hours before your departure time.
Getting From Cancun Airport To The Hotel Zone
One of the most important things you can do before arriving at Cancun Airport is to have your transportation figured out.
The same goes for getting back to the airport.
You’ll want to book in advance so that you can avoid expensive taxis, know what you’re paying upfront, and have a driver waiting for you when you’re ready to head to the Hotel Zone or back to the airport for your departure.
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