The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Cancun is September, with fares from €565. The most expensive period is August, when prices can reach €801+ — a difference of €236 per ticket. Booking on a Friday and travelling off-peak can save you significantly on the 7,962 km MAD–CUN sector.
Based on 39 real fares found on this route over the last 12 months, showing the cheapest seen in each of 8 months. Updated 30 Aug 2026.
| Month | From price | vs cheapest | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | €700 | +€135 | Average |
| February | €664 | +€99 | Average |
| March | €697 | +€132 | Average |
| August | €801 | +€236 | Expensive |
| September | €565 | Cheapest | Best value |
| October | €723 | +€158 | Average |
| November | €628 | +€63 | Good value |
| December | €681 | +€116 | Average |
On the Madrid–Cancun route, Fridays are typically the cheapest day to fly, while Sundays are most expensive. Mid-week departures (Tuesday, Wednesday) save an average of 15–25% compared to weekend travel.
Top-rated tours and experiences in Cancun, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.
Nightly rates in Cancun for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.
| Airline | Code | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Magnicharters | UX | Codeshare |
| Departs | Booking site | Stops | Duration | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 13 Sep | Trip.com | 1 stop | 30h 54m | €565 |
| Tue 8 Sep | Trip.com | 2 stops | 36h 29m | €567 |
| Tue 8 Sep | Trip.com | 1 stop | 36h 29m | €588 |
| Fri 6 Nov | Trip.com | 1 stop | 36h 19m | €628 |
| Fri 5 Feb | Vayama | 1 stop | 42h 00m | €664 |
| Tue 24 Nov | Aviakassa | 1 stop | 25h 14m | €668 |
| Fri 25 Dec | Lucky2Go | 1 stop | 52h 38m | €681 |
| Tue 1 Dec | Aviakassa | 1 stop | 42h 31m | €682 |
| Thu 24 Sep | Trip.com | 2 stops | 33h 00m | €685 |
| Mon 22 Mar | Kupi.com | 2 stops | 45h 53m | €697 |
