Flights Denver → Cancun
DEN → CUN
Route overview
The flight route from Denver to Cancun is operated by a mix of Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 series aircraft, including the 737-700, 737-900, and 737-800 models. The origin airport in Denver has been open since 1989, while the destination city of Cancun sees over thirty million passengers annually at its airport.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Denver (DEN) → Cancun (CUN) route is operated by Frontier Airlines, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Cancun the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Denver the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Cancun: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Denver (DEN) to Cancun (CUN) heads south-east for about 2,689 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 47m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Denver the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Cancun it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
| Frontier Airlines (F9) | 74% | 15 min | 2.2% |
Airlines operating DEN-CUN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about DEN-CUN
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
