Cancun to New York - 1,557 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,557	+934	2,491 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,557	+934	2,491 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,557	+779	2,336 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,557	+779	2,336 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,557	+1,557	3,114 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,557	+779	2,336 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Cancun to New York would take approximately 4 days compared to just 3h 28m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The CUN to JFK route connects Cancun, Mexico with New York, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,557 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from Mexico to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 27° from Cancun.

🛫 About CUN

Cancún International Airport

Cancún International Airport (CUN) serves Cancun, Mexico.

🛬 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cancún International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport is 1,557 miles (2,506 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from CUN to JFK typically take around 3h 28m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,557 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.

Cancun (CUN) to New York (JFK)