Deal alert: Flights to Cancun starting under $200
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With warm, sunny weather and beautiful beaches, it’s no surprise that tourists flock to Mexico all year round. American, Delta and Aeromexico are offering cheap round-trip flights from major U.S. cities to Cancun.
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Deal basics
Airlines: Aeromexico, American and Delta.
Routes: ATL/JFK/LAX/MIA/ORD to CUN.
How to book: Directly through the airlines or through Google Flights.
Travel dates: February-April.
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Sample flights
The deals below are for basic economy, which includes a standard seat and carry-on. A checked bag and seat selection will cost extra.
The least expensive deal we found was from Miami (MIA) to Cancun (CUN) for $194. This fare includes a departure on Aeromexico with a stop in Mexico City (MEX), and the return flight is on Delta with a stop in Atlanta (ATL).
Travelers can go from Chicago (ORD) to Cancun (CUN) on a nonstop flight via American Airlines for $187 round-trip.
From the end of March to the beginning of April, you can snag a direct flight for $210 on American Airlines from New York (JFK) to Cancun (CUN).
Delta offers nonstop flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Cancun (CUN) for $242 round-trip. The offer below is for the beginning of March, but the deal is widely available.
Direct flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cancun (CUN) are available for $287 round-trip on Delta.
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Bottom line
You can escape the winter blues or kick off spring with a deal to Cancun. Don’t miss out on enjoying this popular vacation spot on the Caribbean coast in Quintana Roo.
Featured photo by Raul Garcia Herrera/EyeEm/Getty Images.
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