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Flights from Cancun to Tokyo

There are no direct flights from Cancun to Tokyo. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Chicago, about 17h 47m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 29m
CUNTYOLAX

Cancun to Tokyo at a glance

Fastest journey17h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Cancun to Tokyo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CUN Los Angeles (LAX) TYO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 47m
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CUN Chicago (ORD) TYO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 04m
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CUN New York (JFK) TYO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Japan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 14m
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4
CUN Vancouver (YVR) TYO
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Flair Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 29m
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CUN Toronto (YYZ) TYO
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Air Transat · Leg 2: Air Canada
One airline, one ticket ~18h 41m
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CUN Dallas (DFW) TYO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Japan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 32m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
12,022 km7,466 miles
Journey time
17h 29mestimate
Time difference
+14hTokyo vs Cancun
Currency in Tokyo
JPY
Airports
CUN → NRT, HND

Flights from Cancun to Tokyo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cancun to Tokyo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cancun to Tokyo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,022 km.
Where do you change planes between Cancun and Tokyo?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Chicago (ORD), New York (JFK) and Vancouver (YVR). American Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cancun and Tokyo?
Cancun: Cancún International Airport (CUN). Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).
What is the time difference between Cancun and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Cancun.

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