Statistics on Los Angeles -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: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Cancun from Los Angeles airport is $ 467 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 376 (in september) and $ 569 (in december), which is a saving of $ 91 or a surplus of $ 102 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $318 to $371 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cancun before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Cancun plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 64704 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cancun from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 376, saving $ 91 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 467). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 569).
Flight Los Angeles -Cancun: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 324 | $ 391 | good price |
| February | $ 317 | $ 391 | good price |
| March | $ 358 | $ 466 | fair price |
| April | $ 395 | $ 504 | fair price |
| May | $ 360 | $ 432 | fair price |
| June | $ 435 | $ 536 | high price |
| July | $ 432 | $ 533 | high price |
| August | $ 343 | $ 431 | fair price |
| September | $ 303 | $ 376 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 323 | $ 411 | good price |
| November | $ 392 | $ 557 | high price |
| December | $ 409 | $ 569 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 Los Angeles to Cancun
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Cancun range from $212 to $847. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $212 to $265), 1% at the maximum price (from $794 to $847). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $318 to $371 (18% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Cancun flight
There are 10 companies that serve Los Angeles from Cancun airport: Alaska Airlines, United, Delta, Viva Aerobus, jetBlue, Aeromexico (aerm), Avianca (scheduled), Volaris, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 64704 flights analyzed in previous years, Alaska Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (24% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Cancun route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Los Angeles -Cancun flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 140 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -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 $33. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $30.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cancun to Los Angeles 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 $43. Conversely, departing from Cancun on a sunday may cost you an additional $60.
Top prices Los Angeles -Cancun
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Cancun | 09-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 257 | layover flight with Viva Aerobus |
| Los Angeles → Cancun | 17-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 251 | layover flight with Viva Aerobus |
| Los Angeles → Cancun | 25-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 251 | layover flight with Viva Aerobus |
| Los Angeles → Cancun | 24-08 to 28-08-2025 | $ 254 | layover flight with Viva Aerobus |
| Los Angeles → Cancun | 01-09 to 10-09-2025 | $ 249 | layover flight with Viva Aerobus |
| Los Angeles → Cancun | 06-09 to 19-09-2025 | $ 255 | layover flight with Viva Aerobus |
| Los Angeles → Cancun | 08-09 to 20-09-2025 | $ 253 | layover flight with Viva Aerobus |
| Los Angeles → Cancun | 15-09 to 20-09-2025 | $ 253 | layover flight with Viva Aerobus |
| Los Angeles → Cancun | 18-09 to 23-09-2025 | $ 257 | layover flight with Viva Aerobus |
| Los Angeles → Cancun | 12-10 to 25-10-2025 | $ 259 | layover flight with Viva Aerobus |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Cancun to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 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 Los Angeles -Cancun flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Cancun, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 430 $, which is a saving of 37 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (63 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles 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: 334 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 386), 1 to 2 months ($ 349), 3 to 4 months ($ 364), 4 to 5 months ($ 356), 5 to 6 months ($ 379), 6 to 7 months ($ 383), 7 to 8 months ($ 385), 9 to 10 months ($ 385) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 326 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 360), 1 to 2 months ($ 339), 2 to 3 months ($ 356), 4 to 5 months ($ 362), 5 to 6 months ($ 357) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 407 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 455), 1 to 2 months ($ 420), 4 to 5 months ($ 459), 5 to 6 months ($ 444), 6 to 7 months ($ 460), 11 to 12 months ($ 460) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 423 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 474), 1 to 2 months ($ 431), 3 to 4 months ($ 425), 4 to 5 months ($ 492), 5 to 6 months ($ 491), 6 to 7 months ($ 497), 7 to 8 months ($ 502) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 376 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 432), 3 to 4 months ($ 401), 5 to 6 months ($ 410), 6 to 7 months ($ 410), 7 to 8 months ($ 416), 8 to 9 months ($ 407), 9 to 10 months ($ 429) |
| June | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 493 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 519), 1 to 2 months ($ 505), 5 to 6 months ($ 528), 6 to 7 months ($ 525), 7 to 8 months ($ 519), 9 to 10 months ($ 517), 11 to 12 months ($ 532) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 464 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 489), 2 to 3 months ($ 489), 7 to 8 months ($ 464), 8 to 9 months ($ 468), 9 to 10 months ($ 504) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 347 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 425), 1 to 2 months ($ 417), 5 to 6 months ($ 413), 6 to 7 months ($ 380), 7 to 8 months ($ 374), 9 to 10 months ($ 372) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 305 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 372), 6 to 7 months ($ 370), 7 to 8 months ($ 351), 8 to 9 months ($ 322), 10 to 11 months ($ 314), 11 to 12 months ($ 371) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 322 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 399), 8 to 9 months ($ 394), 9 to 10 months ($ 356), 11 to 12 months ($ 322) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 454 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 501), 2 to 3 months ($ 464), 3 to 4 months ($ 468), 11 to 12 months ($ 502) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 430 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 490), 2 to 3 months ($ 470), 3 to 4 months ($ 506), 4 to 5 months ($ 555), 9 to 10 months ($ 555) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Cancun are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $5. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $5 more.
Los Angeles 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 848 $465 to $1610 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 487 $294 to $877 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 405 $261 to $564 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 425 $375 to $576 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 467 $297 to $673 | fair price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 672 $373 to $1108 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 488 $251 to $943 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 623 $251 to $946 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 556 $260 to $903 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 443 $250 to $651 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 423 $249 to $654 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 499 $248 to $2357 | high price | Find a flight |
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!