Rome2Rio

How to get fromSouth America to Cancúnby car, plane, or train

Find Transport to Cancún

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from South America to Cancún by car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Drive to Tarija, fly to Cancún International Airport

    best
    1. Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car car
    2. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane TJA - CUN
    25h 8m
    $5,433–17,850

  2. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Cancún International Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane VVI - CUN
    24h 51m
    $5,454–17,314

  3. Drive to Tarija, fly to Tulum International Airport, train

    1. Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car car
    2. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Tulum International Airport (TQO)plane plane TJA - TQO
    3. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuertotrain train
    31h 6m
    $11,838–30,030

  4. Drive to Alcantari Airport, fly to Cancún International Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Alcantari Airport (SRE)car car
    2. Fly from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane SRE - CUN
    31h 26m
    $6,318–19,696

Tarija (TJA) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration16hAverage Duration
Ticket$4,195Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from South America to Cancún.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 5,856.6 km
  • Duration: 25h 8m

What companies run services between South America and Cancún, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from South America to Cancún. However, you can drive to Tarija (TJA) airport, fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, then take the bus to Estación Tren Maya Cancún. Alternatively, you can drive to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) airport, fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, then take the bus to Estación Tren Maya Cancún.

Airlines
Train operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Why you should take the train in the US, Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, and Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe - to help you get the most out of your next trip.