Cancún to Monterrey flights
Monterrey lies 1,462 km (908 mi) north-west of Cancún, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 37 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.
| Cancún | Monterrey | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 888,797 | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 560 m (1,837 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Cancun) | UTC-6 (America/Monterrey) |
| Nearest large airport | CUN, 15 km out | MTY, 24 km out |
| Postal codes | 86936–89604 | 21913–95858 |
Clocks in Monterrey are 1 h behind Cancún right now, so a 2 h 37 min journey lands only 1 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
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 Monterrey
Monterrey is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Monterrey International Airport (MTY), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (SLW, 63 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterrey International Airport | MTY | 24 km (15 mi) | 9,843 ft | 1,278 ft |
| Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (regional) | SLW | 63 km (39 mi) | 9,506 ft | 4,778 ft |
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Staying in Monterrey
Our booking partner lists 404 places to stay in Monterrey. Of the 253 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (135), and 23 are five-star. Across 143 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 80,968 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Monterrey from Cancún?
1,462 km (908 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Cancún.
How long does it take to get from Cancún to Monterrey by air?
About 2 h 37 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 Monterrey?
Monterrey is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Monterrey against America/Cancun).
Which airports are used for Cancún to Monterrey flights?
Typically Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY); Monterrey also has SLW.
Where can I stay in Monterrey?
Our booking partner lists 404 places to stay in Monterrey, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.