Flights Newark → Cancun
EWR → CUN
Route overview
The flight route from Newark to Cancun is operated using a mix of Boeing aircraft models, including the 737-900, 737-800, and 757-200. The origin airport in Newark has been operational since 2001, serving as a gateway for travelers heading to Cancun, where the destination airport handles over thirty million passengers annually.
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 Newark (EWR) → Cancun (CUN) route is operated by United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16.4/100 (medium), 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 Newark the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Cancun: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Newark (EWR) to Cancun (CUN) heads south-west for about 2,492 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 32m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Newark 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% |
Airlines operating EWR-CUN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about EWR-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 1 airline: 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.
