Deal alert: Fly to Mexico for less than $250 round-trip
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Mexico is a beach destination that travelers flock to throughout the year. JetBlue and United are offering some great deals from major U.S. cities to Cancun and Cozumel for under $250 round-trip for travel from January to April.
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SecretFlying reported the deals to Cozumel, and the discounts to Cancun were sent out in a newsletter by Scott’s Cheap Flights, which offers an annual Premium membership at $49 and an Elite membership at $99.
Deal basics
Airlines: JetBlue and United
Routes: DEN/IAH/JFK/MCO/ORD and to CUN/CZM
How to book: Directly through the airlines or through Google Flights
Travel dates: January – April
Related: This card bonus gets you 5 nights at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico
Sample flights
The fares below are for basic economy seats on JetBlue or United. You will pay extra for a carry-on, checked bag and/or seat selection.
One of the cheapest fares we found is a nonstop flight from Houston (IAH) to Cancun (CUN) at $192 round-trip on United in March.
Travelers in Chicago (ORD) can escape winter temperatures and head to Cozumel (CZM) on a nonstop United flight in February.
United also has direct flights from Denver (DEN) to Cozumel (CZM) for $231 round-trip from the beginning of February to the middle of the month.
(Screenshot courtesy of Google Flights)
Those on the East Coast can head to Cancun (CUN) from New York (JFK) on JetBlue for $237 round-trip from the end of February to the beginning of March. The departure flight is nonstop and the return has a stop in Fort Lauderdale (FLL).
There are a limited number of flights from Orlando (MCO) to Cancun (CUN) at the price of $236 round-trip on JetBlue. One flight that we found at this discounted rate was for travel from Jan. 24 to Jan. 31.
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Read more: Hilton announces 3 new hotels in Mexico — including 2 all-inclusives
Bottom line
Perhaps you want to relax in a luxurious suite at a resort like the Waldorf Astoria Cancun or go snorkeling in Cozumel. Snag these deals for an affordable vacation.
Featured image by Raul Garcia Herrera/EyeEm for Getty Images.
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