Award flights from Denver (DEN) to Cancun (CUN)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for DEN→CUN. Lowest economy: 15,000 miles + $86.48 (Avianca LifeMiles). Lowest business class: 30,000 miles + $86.49 (Avianca LifeMiles). Lowest first class: 51,300 miles + $62.85 (United MileagePlus).
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Denver (DEN) to Cancun (CUN) at a glance
- From
- Denver International, Denver, Colorado, United States (DEN)
- To
- Cancun International, Cancun, Mexico (CUN)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 11 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Aeromexico (AM), JetBlue (B6), COPA Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Cancun (CUN)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $86.48 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 249 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,500 pts + $95.48 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM), COPA Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 7 | 45 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $84.90 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 197 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 19,100 pts + $86.02 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 9+ | 330 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 20,000 pts + $62.85 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 330 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 20,700 pts + $62.85 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 320 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 22,000 pts + $62.85 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 132 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 23,000 pts + $95.25 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6) | 3 | 185 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 35,900 pts + $86.02 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 9+ | 292 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $86.49 | 1 stop | COPA Airlines (CM) | 4 | 26 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 36,000 pts + $86.02 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 2 | 328 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 40,000 pts + $95.25 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 207 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 44,500 pts + $90.98 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 20 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 51,300 pts + $62.85 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 329 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 72,700 pts + $62.85 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 2 | 62 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 51,300 pts + $62.85 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 5 | 329 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 72,700 pts + $62.85 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 8 | 320 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 83,000 pts + $62.85 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Aeromexico Club Premier, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $86.48 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Aeromexico Club Premier | 35,900 pts + $86.02 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Aeromexico Club Premier | 36,000 pts + $86.02 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 40,000 pts + $95.25 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 44,500 pts + $90.98 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 51,300 pts + $62.85 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 51,300 pts + $62.85 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 72,700 pts + $62.85 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,000 miles via Avianca LifeMiles, which showed nonstop space on 69 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 51,300 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 326 dates.
Best months to fly from Denver (DEN) to Cancun (CUN) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 · LifeMiles (13 dates) | 44,300 · Club Premier (9 dates) | 36,000 · Club Premier (14 dates) | 62,400 · MileagePlus (15 dates) | |
| 15,000 · LifeMiles (21 dates) | 35,900 · Club Premier (26 dates) | 36,000 · Club Premier (30 dates) | 51,300 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 · LifeMiles (15 dates) | 35,900 · Club Premier (29 dates) | 36,000 · Club Premier (31 dates) | 51,300 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · LifeMiles (30 dates) | 35,900 · Club Premier (24 dates) | 30,000 · LifeMiles (2 dates) | 51,300 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · LifeMiles (25 dates) | 35,900 · Club Premier (17 dates) | 30,000 · LifeMiles (12 dates) | 51,300 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | |
| 15,000 · LifeMiles (23 dates) | 35,900 · Club Premier (31 dates) | 30,000 · LifeMiles (10 dates) | 57,900 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · LifeMiles (30 dates) | 35,900 · Club Premier (30 dates) | 36,000 · Club Premier (30 dates) | 51,300 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 · LifeMiles (28 dates) | 35,900 · Club Premier (31 dates) | 30,000 · LifeMiles (2 dates) | 51,300 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · LifeMiles (21 dates) | 35,900 · Club Premier (30 dates) | 36,000 · Club Premier (30 dates) | 59,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 · LifeMiles (13 dates) | 35,900 · Club Premier (31 dates) | 40,000 · Etihad Guest (27 dates) | 55,100 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · LifeMiles (28 dates) | 35,900 · Club Premier (31 dates) | 40,000 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 51,300 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · LifeMiles (2 dates) | 35,900 · Club Premier (3 dates) | 36,000 · Club Premier (10 dates) | 67,400 · MileagePlus (10 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 1:1.6 · ~2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Search Denver (DEN) to Cancun (CUN)Questions about award flights from Denver (DEN) to Cancun (CUN)
What's the lowest Denver (DEN) to Cancun (CUN) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 15,000 miles + $86.48 with Avianca LifeMiles. Avianca LifeMiles showed economy award space on 249 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 01:03 UTC). In business class, 30,000 miles + $86.49 with Avianca LifeMiles. Avianca LifeMiles showed business-class award space on 26 departure dates (newest observation Oct 9, 2026, 20:50 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Denver (DEN) to Cancun (CUN)?
8 programs in the last 30 days: Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 330 dates, premium economy 292 dates, business class 328 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 249 dates, business class 26 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 320 dates, business class 62 dates, first class 320 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 185 dates, business class 207 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 45 dates, business class 20 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 330 dates, business class 329 dates, first class 329 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 197 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 132 dates, first class 2 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Denver (DEN) to Cancun (CUN)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles with Avianca LifeMiles.
Which credit card points can book awards from Denver (DEN) to Cancun (CUN)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Denver (DEN) to Cancun (CUN)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 15,000 miles with LifeMiles (30 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 30,000 miles with LifeMiles (12 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.