Flying from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Cancun International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 10 hours 15 minutes.
Frankfurt is six hours ahead of Cancun and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from CUN to FRA start at 16:00 — the first with EW Discover. The last service of the day is at 23:55 with Condor. Overall, you can choose from eight weekly Cancun International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your CUN to FRA flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Traveling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Frankfurt (and then exploring more of Germany!) is a breeze with EW Discover. This popular airline has direct flights from Cancun International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is EW Discover.
Condor is the most punctual carrier operating CUN to FRA flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cancun International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CUN and FRA:
Miami International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
$187 is the best price for a one-way Cancun International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Return flights start from $728. These fares can change depending on demand.
Book seven months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CUN to FRA.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Cancun International Airport (CUN)
72.87% of flights taking off from Cancun International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Cancun International Airport from central Cancun, it takes about 25 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 12 miles from the airport to the city center.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near CUN. Whether you have an early flight from Cancun International Airport to Frankfurt Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Book a hotel close to FRA if you have a late Cancun International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and experience more of Frankfurt and beyond.
Booking your ride from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is roughly 9 miles from central Frankfurt. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
April is the most popular month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Frankfurt in January.
Lock in your flight from Cancun International Airport to Frankfurt Airport for July if you'd like to go to Frankfurt during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 54ºF and 82ºF.
Search for cheap tickets from CUN to FRA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 25ºF and 45ºF on average.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've seen Frankfurt. Around 260 miles away to the north-east, its best attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another standout destination in Germany and is around 240 miles north of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without experiencing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.