Cancún to Miami Gardens flights
Miami Gardens lies 856 km (532 mi) north-east of Cancún, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 51 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Cancún | Miami Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 888,797 | 113,187 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Cancun) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | CUN, 15 km out | MIA, 17 km out |
| Postal codes | 86936–89604 | 33056 |
Clocks in Miami Gardens are 1 h ahead of Cancún right now, so a 1 h 51 min journey lands 2 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Miami Gardens
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cancún
Cancún is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cancún International Airport (CUN), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cozumel International Airport (CZM, 74 km).
Arriving in Miami Gardens
Miami Gardens is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Miami International Airport (MIA), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 13,016-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL, 17 km), President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT, 84 km), Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF, 5 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami International Airport | MIA | 17 km (11 mi) | 13,016 ft | 8 ft |
| Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | FLL | 17 km (11 mi) | 9,000 ft | 9 ft |
| President Donald J. Trump International Airport | DJT | 84 km (52 mi) | 10,001 ft | 19 ft |
| Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (regional) | OPF | 5 km (3 mi) | 8,002 ft | 8 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Miami Gardens from Cancún?
856 km (532 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cancún.
How long does it take to get from Cancún to Miami Gardens by air?
About 1 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cancún and Miami Gardens?
Miami Gardens is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Cancun).
Which airports are used for Cancún to Miami Gardens flights?
Typically Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Miami International Airport (MIA); Miami Gardens also has FLL, DJT, OPF.
What currency do I need in Miami Gardens?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.