Flights Detroit → Cancun
DTW → CUN
How long is the flight from Detroit to Cancun?
The flight from Detroit (DTW) to Cancun (CUN) takes about 3h 23m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Detroit with the popular tourist destination of Cancun, operating with Airbus A320 and A319 aircraft. The destination airport in Cancun sees over thirty million passengers annually, highlighting its significance as a major travel hub.
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 Detroit (DTW) → Cancun (CUN) route is operated by Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Cancun the average ATFM delay is 2.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Detroit the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes.
Heading to Cancun: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Detroit (DTW) to Cancun (CUN) heads south for about 2,377 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 23m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Detroit the average ATFM delay is 5.5 min (atfm); arriving into Cancun it is 2.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 85% | 1 min | 0.8% |
| Spirit Airlines (NK) | 66% | 19 min | 3.4% |
Airlines operating DTW-CUN
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Frequently asked questions about DTW-CUN
The flight from Detroit (DTW) to Cancun (CUN) takes about 3h 23m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
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: Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Cancun, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
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.
