$123 Cheap American Airlines flights Los Angeles (LAX) to Cancun (CUN)

Apply the “Price (lowest to highest)” filter on Expedia to find cheap American Airlines round-trip flights from $269 from LAX to CUN. Affordable one-way options from $123 are available as well.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Look for return or one-way flights to Cancun in October or September. You could find lower fares with American Airlines during these off-peak times.

Getting the best American Airlines deals from LAX to CUN often comes down to booking at the right moment. You can save 17% on international flights when you book 18 to 29 days before takeoff instead of four to five months ahead. Better yet, you can pocket 17% on average by buying your tickets on a Sunday rather than a Friday, which is usually the most expensive day to book.* It’s a good idea to start checking out flights about one month before you want to travel.*Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

To figure out if there’s a direct route from LAX to CUN with American Airlines or any other carriers, use our “Nonstop” filter when browsing for flights.

It takes around 4h 35m to travel nonstop from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) with American Airlines.

Setting off from LAX at 8:30AM UTC-8, the first American Airlines flight to CUN arrives at 4:05PM UTC-5. Flying earlier in the day means you’re less likely to experience cancellations.* Don’t like early starts? The last American Airlines flight from LAX to CUN departs at 8:30AM UTC-8 and touches down at 4:05PM UTC-5.*Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

Get on an American Airlines flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Cancun, and you’ll likely touch down at Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN). This is the airline’s main hub here.

Take an American Airlines flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN), and you’ll likely be seated on an Airbus A321. Keep in mind though, that the aircraft type can vary depending on operational demands.

It’s usually possible to modify or cancel your flight, although additional fees may apply if you booked more than 24 hours ago. Need flexible options? Make use of our “No cancel fee” and “Changes included” filters to find flights that won’t charge extra if you need to alter your plans. To make modifications, go to “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking” for more details.