Statistics on Atlanta-Cancun flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
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 $ 439 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 349 (in august) and $ 579 (in december), which is a saving of $ 91 or a surplus of $ 140 (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 $165 to $220 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a thursday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cancun before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Atlanta-Cancun plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cancun from Atlanta and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in august, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 349, saving $ 91 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 439). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 579).
Flight Atlanta-Cancun: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 298 | $ 405 | good price |
| February | $ 291 | $ 436 | fair price |
| March | $ 360 | $ 458 | fair price |
| April | $ 336 | $ 454 | fair price |
| May | $ 316 | $ 441 | fair price |
| June | $ 343 | $ 449 | fair price |
| July | $ 336 | $ 441 | fair price |
| August | $ 265 | $ 349 the cheapest | very good price |
| September | $ 262 | $ 359 | good price |
| October | $ 291 | $ 385 | good price |
| November | $ 330 | $ 499 | fair price |
| December | $ 414 | $ 579 the most expensive | 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 $165 to $880. 14% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $165 to $220), 1% at the maximum price (from $825 to $880). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $165 to $220 (14% 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, Delta, jetBlue, American Airlines and United.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Frontier Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (51% 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 sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $24. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $25.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cancun to Atlanta departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $53. Conversely, departing from Cancun on a sunday may cost you an additional $40.
Top prices Atlanta-Cancun
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta → Cancun | 12-04 to 16-04-2025 | $ 290 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Atlanta → Cancun | 14-04 to 18-04-2025 | $ 288 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Atlanta → Cancun | 03-05 to 14-05-2025 | $ 266 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Atlanta → Cancun | 05-05 to 09-05-2025 | $ 268 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Atlanta → Cancun | 09-05 to 14-05-2025 | $ 261 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Atlanta → Cancun | 11-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 292 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Atlanta → Cancun | 12-05 to 16-05-2025 | $ 266 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Atlanta → Cancun | 13-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 276 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Atlanta → Cancun | 19-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 282 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Atlanta → Cancun | 07-09 to 11-09-2025 | $ 284 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
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 306 $, which is a saving of 133 $ 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 (824 $ 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: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 284 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 374), 1 to 2 months ($ 338), 3 to 4 months ($ 315), 4 to 5 months ($ 365) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 297 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 347), 1 to 2 months ($ 329), 2 to 3 months ($ 343), 4 to 5 months ($ 362) |
| March | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 301 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 331), 2 to 3 months ($ 376) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 263 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 286), 2 to 3 months ($ 333), 3 to 4 months ($ 390) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 239 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 305), 2 to 3 months ($ 292), 3 to 4 months ($ 331), 4 to 5 months ($ 436) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 313 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 384), 1 to 2 months ($ 315), 3 to 4 months ($ 377), 4 to 5 months ($ 414) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 259 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 413), 1 to 2 months ($ 314), 3 to 4 months ($ 321), 4 to 5 months ($ 436) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 250 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 270), 3 to 4 months ($ 272) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 239 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 307), 3 to 4 months ($ 248), 4 to 5 months ($ 295) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 270 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 312), 2 to 3 months ($ 275), 4 to 5 months ($ 340) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 333 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 406), 1 to 2 months ($ 342), 3 to 4 months ($ 388) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 319 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 469), 2 to 3 months ($ 368), 3 to 4 months ($ 446), 4 to 5 months ($ 535) |
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 $3. 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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 398 $275 to $540 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 347 $253 to $544 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 429 $333 to $768 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 390 $329 to $480 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 396 $325 to $494 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 457 $284 to $860 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 487 $398 to $918 | very high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 782 $298 to $1949 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 714 $451 to $1239 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 547 $477 to $871 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 628 $483 to $720 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 1297 $1190 to $1346 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june and july are cheaper to travel to Cancun. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!