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Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. However, if you’re using the The Platinum Card® from American Express, you’ll need to book directly with the airline or through Amex Travel portal to get 5x MR points. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz or Expedia’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to get the time away from work or family.
We are seeing good fares from a number of US cities to Mexico — including capital city Mexico City and beach getaway Cancun. To book, head to Google Flights and plug in your desired departure city. After finding dates that work best for you, book with the airline directly or with an OTA such as Expedia or Priceline. If you want to make sure that your ticket includes a carry-on bag, you’ll want to use Google Flights’ newest feature, which allows you to filter out no-carry-on fares.
Airline: Sun Country, Interjet, Volaris, United, JetBlue, Delta
Routes: DFW/MCO/LAS/EWR/MCO/JFK/MIA/IAH to CUN/MEX
Cost: $185+ round-trip in economy
Dates: May-June, August-November
Booking Link: Orbitz, Expedia or directly with the airline
Pay With: The Platinum Card from American Express (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, Citi Prestige (5x on airfare plus excellent trip delay insurance) or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Cancun (CUN) on Sun Country for $185 round-trip:
Orlando (MCO) to Mexico City (MEX) on Interjet for $190 round-trip:
Las Vegas (LAS) to Mexico City (MEX) on Volaris for $209 round-trip:
Newark (EWR) to Cancun (CUN) on United for $217 round-trip:
Orlando (MCO) to Mexico City (MEX) on JetBlue for $218 round-trip:
New York Kennedy (JFK) to Cancun (CUN) on Delta for $223 round-trip:
Miami (MIA) to Mexico City (MEX) on Volaris for $229 round-trip:
Houston Intercontinental (IAH) to Mexico City (MEX) on Interjet for $230 round-trip:
Maximize Your Purchase
Don’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as the American Express Platinum Card (5x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Chase Sapphire Reserve, or Citi Prestige (5x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.
