Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Cancun (from: Atlanta)

The average price to go to Cancun from Atlanta airport is $ 408 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 337 (in august) and $ 561 (in december), which is a saving of $ 71 or a surplus of $ 154 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $157 to $209 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a direct flight.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cancun before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Atlanta-Cancun plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60050 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cancun from Atlanta and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in august, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 337, saving $ 71 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 408). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 561).

Flight Atlanta-Cancun: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 266 $ 364 good price
February$ 259 $ 401 good price
March$ 318 $ 416 fair price
April$ 267 $ 401 good price
May$ 257 $ 377 good price
June$ 300 $ 411 fair price
July$ 298 $ 398 good price
August$ 261 $ 337 very good price
September$ 248 $ 351 good price
October$ 276 $ 380 good price
November$ 313 $ 489 fair price
December$ 389 $ 561 very high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Atlanta to Cancun

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Atlanta to Cancun range from $156 to $834. 17% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $157 to $209), 1% at the maximum price (from $782 to $834). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $157 to $209 (17% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Atlanta->Cancun flight

There are 7 companies that serve Atlanta from Cancun airport: Frontier Airlines, Aeromexico (aerm), Spirit Airlines, jetBlue, Delta, American Airlines and United.

Data analysis:

Of the 60050 flights analyzed in previous years, Frontier Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (54% of the time) on the Atlanta->Cancun route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Atlanta-Cancun flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 60 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Atlanta-Cancun flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $30. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $32.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Cancun to Atlanta departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $51. Conversely, departing from Cancun on a sunday may cost you an additional $56.


Top prices Atlanta-Cancun

Round tripDatesPrice
Atlanta → Cancun08-12 to 21-12-2024$ 249 
Atlanta → Cancun18-12 to 24-12-2024$ 273 
Atlanta → Cancun02-01 to 08-01-2025$ 286 
Atlanta → Cancun06-01 to 12-01-2025$ 241 
Atlanta → Cancun11-01 to 18-01-2025$ 217 
Atlanta → Cancun12-01 to 19-01-2025$ 247 
Atlanta → Cancun01-02 to 05-02-2025$ 239 
Atlanta → Cancun10-02 to 14-02-2025$ 300 
Atlanta → Cancun15-02 to 19-02-2025$ 293 
Atlanta → Cancun18-02 to 25-02-2025$ 293 


When to book your flight Atlanta - Cancun to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Atlanta-Cancun flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Atlanta to Cancun, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 270 $, which is a saving of 138 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (952 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Atlanta to Cancun flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 197 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 257), 2 to 3 months ($ 208), 3 to 4 months ($ 293), 4 to 5 months ($ 346)

February

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 209 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 344), 1 to 2 months ($ 229), 3 to 4 months ($ 222), 4 to 5 months ($ 335)

March

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 284 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 331), 1 to 2 months ($ 337), 3 to 4 months ($ 344)

April

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 252 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 319), 2 to 3 months ($ 297), 3 to 4 months ($ 278), 4 to 5 months ($ 356)

May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 227 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 289), 2 to 3 months ($ 278), 3 to 4 months ($ 260), 4 to 5 months ($ 291)

June

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 298 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 364), 2 to 3 months ($ 301), 4 to 5 months ($ 388), 5 to 6 months ($ 345)

July

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 245 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 391), 1 to 2 months ($ 297), 3 to 4 months ($ 311)

August

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 237 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 335), 1 to 2 months ($ 256), 3 to 4 months ($ 258)

September

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 227 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 291), 3 to 4 months ($ 235), 4 to 5 months ($ 280)

October

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 256 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 350), 1 to 2 months ($ 295), 2 to 3 months ($ 261), 4 to 5 months ($ 322), 5 to 6 months ($ 370)

November

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 312 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 313), 2 to 3 months ($ 316), 3 to 4 months ($ 368)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 240 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 378), 2 to 3 months ($ 322), 3 to 4 months ($ 422), 4 to 5 months ($ 507)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Atlanta->Cancun are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $9 more.



Atlanta to Cancun: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
November 2024$ 710
$510 to $853
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December 2024$ 418
$249 to $779
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January 2025$ 363
$194 to $780
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February 2025$ 409
$195 to $729
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March 2025$ 568
$393 to $1607
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April 2025$ 566
$417 to $1612
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May 2025$ 531
$295 to $829
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June 2025$ 554
$487 to $631
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July 2025$ 526
$462 to $583
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August 2025$ 555
$501 to $641
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September 2025$ 650
$476 to $1104
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October 2025$ 564
$508 to $656
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, december is cheaper to travel to Cancun. It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!



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