Award flights from Los Angeles to Cancun (CUN)
Award space from Los Angeles to Cancun (CUN)
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Los Angeles (LAX, SNA, ONT) and Cancun (CUN) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $59.05 on LAX–CUN (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 20,000 miles + $59.05 on LAX–CUN (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 35,000 points + $79.05 on LAX–CUN (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 8,000 pts + $59.05
- LAX–CUN · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 20,000 pts + $59.05
- LAX–CUN · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 35,000 pts + $79.05
- LAX–CUN · Atmos
Economy was lowest on LAX–CUN: 8,000 miles + $59.05 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 8,000 miles + $59.05 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SNA–CUN. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 20,000 miles + $59.05, about 2.5 times the points of its lowest economy award (8,000 miles + $59.05).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Los Angeles to Cancun (CUN) on points: 8,000 miles + $59.05 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LAX–CUN (seen on 317 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $59.05 | LAX–CUN | 317 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 10,500 pts + $59.05 | LAX–CUN | 309 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 11,900 pts + $86.46 | LAX–CUN | 330 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $79.05 | LAX–CUN | 322 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 13,730 pts + $105.00 | LAX–CUN | 317 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 14,000 pts + $59.05 | LAX–CUN | 321 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 16,000 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–CUN | 11 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,000 pts + $86.95 | LAX–CUN | 152 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $80.79 | LAX–CUN | 212 |
| United MileagePlus | 20,000 pts + $59.05 | LAX–CUN | 317 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $82.45 | LAX–CUN | 266 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 22,000 pts + $59.05 | LAX–CUN | 163 |
| Etihad Guest | 28,000 pts + $86.95 | LAX–CUN | 19 |
| GOL Smiles | 41,400 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–CUN | 39 |
Premium Economy
Business Class
Lowest business class from Los Angeles to Cancun (CUN) on points: 20,000 miles + $59.05 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LAX–CUN (seen on 317 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 20,000 pts + $59.05 | LAX–CUN | 317 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $79.05 | LAX–CUN | 113 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $87.73 | LAX–CUN | 290 |
| United MileagePlus | 35,000 pts + $62.85Mixed cabin | LAX–CUN | 317 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 36,000 pts + $86.46 | LAX–CUN | 330 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $80.79 | LAX–CUN | 3 |
| Etihad Guest | 43,000 pts + $95.25Mixed cabin | LAX–CUN | 17 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 43,000 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–CUN | 10 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $82.45 | LAX–CUN | 246 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 45,000 pts + $86.95 | LAX–CUN | 118 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 50,600 pts + $59.05 | LAX–CUN | 1 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 54,500 pts + $59.05 | LAX–CUN | 12 |
| GOL Smiles | 88,500 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–CUN | 15 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Los Angeles to Cancun (CUN) on points: 35,000 points + $79.05 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on LAX–CUN (seen on 312 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $79.05 | LAX–CUN | 312 |
| United MileagePlus | 46,700 pts + $59.05 | LAX–CUN | 317 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + $59.05 | LAX–CUN | 27 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 54,500 pts + $59.05 | LAX–CUN | 321 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 70,000 pts + $59.05 | LAX–CUN | 51 |
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.
Los Angeles to Cancun (CUN) at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles (LAX, SNA, ONT)
- To
- Cancun (CUN)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 17 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Aeromexico (AM), Alaska Airlines (AS), Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), Copa Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA), United Airlines (UA), WestJet (WS)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 2,075–2,117 miles (3,339–3,407 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Cancun (CUN)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Los Angeles and Cancun (CUN), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Cancun (CUN) | 8,000 pts + $59.05AAdvantage · 317 dates | 94,200 pts + $82.45Qantas · 1 date | 20,000 pts + $59.05AAdvantage · 317 dates | 35,000 pts + $79.05Atmos · 312 dates |
| Orange County (SNA) to Cancun (CUN) | 8,000 pts + $59.05AAdvantage · 22 dates | — | 27,500 pts + $59.05AAdvantage · 22 dates | — |
| Ontario (ONT) to Cancun (CUN) | 8,000 pts + $59.05AAdvantage · 22 dates | — | 23,000 pts + $59.05AAdvantage · 22 dates | 80,000 pts + $62.85AAdvantage · 5 dates |
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.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. 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.
Lowest observed by cabin, Los Angeles to Cancun (CUN)
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $59.05 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Cancun (CUN) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 317 dates.
- Business Class: 20,000 miles + $59.05 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Cancun (CUN) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 317 dates.
- First Class: 35,000 points + $79.05 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Cancun (CUN) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 312 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | LAX–CUN | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $59.05 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | LAX–CUN | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 94,200 pts + $82.45 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LAX–CUN | American Airlines AAdvantage | 20,000 pts + $59.05 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LAX–CUN | Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $87.73 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–CUN | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $79.05 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–CUN | United MileagePlus | 49,000 pts + $62.85 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–CUN | Delta SkyMiles | 54,500 pts + $59.05 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–CUN | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 70,000 pts + $59.05 | 1 | Nonstop | 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 in the observation window. 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 8,000 miles + $59.05 via American Airlines AAdvantage on LAX–CUN, which showed nonstop space there on 187 dates (13 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 20,000 miles + $59.05 via American Airlines AAdvantage on LAX–CUN, which showed nonstop space there on 183 dates (10 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 54,500 miles + $59.05 via Delta SkyMiles on LAX–CUN, which showed nonstop space there on 320 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Los Angeles to Cancun (CUN) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 pts + $59.05 (19 dates)AAdvantage | 556,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Smiles | 20,000 pts + $59.05 (19 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $79.05 (17 dates)Atmos | |
| 10,000 pts + $59.05 (31 dates)AAdvantage | 94,200 pts + $82.45 (1 date)Qantas | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | — | 20,000 pts + $59.05 (31 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | — | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | — | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | — | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | — | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Atmos | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | — | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | — | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Atmos | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)AAdvantage | — | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | — | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about Los Angeles to Cancun (CUN) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Los Angeles to Cancun (CUN)?
In business class, LAX–CUN with 20,000 miles + $59.05 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, LAX–CUN with 8,000 miles + $59.05 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Los Angeles and Cancun (CUN) had award space?
LAX–CUN (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), SNA–CUN (economy and business class) and ONT–CUN (economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Cancun (CUN)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,000 miles + $59.05 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 317 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:52 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 20,000 miles + $59.05 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 7, 2026, 08:06 UTC for a Nov 29, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 317 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:52 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Los Angeles to Cancun (CUN)?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 317 dates, business class 317 dates, first class 27 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 330 dates, business class 330 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 322 dates, business class 113 dates, first class 312 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 317 dates, business class 290 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 309 dates, business class 1 date); Delta SkyMiles (economy 321 dates, business class 12 dates, first class 321 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 19 dates, business class 17 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 39 dates, premium economy 4 dates, business class 15 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Los Angeles to Cancun (CUN) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 8,000 miles + $59.05 with American Airlines AAdvantage.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Los Angeles to Cancun (CUN)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $59.05 with AAdvantage (8,000 miles + $59.05) to $105.00 with LifeMiles (13,730 miles + $105.00); in business class from $59.05 with AAdvantage (20,000 miles + $59.05) to $95.25 with Etihad Guest (43,000 miles + $95.25 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and GOL Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Los Angeles to Cancun (CUN)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Los Angeles to Cancun (CUN) on points?
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, 8,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 20,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Los Angeles to Cancun (CUN)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.