Award flights from Portland (PDX) to Cancun (CUN)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 9 programs for PDX→CUN. Lowest economy: 10,000 miles + $62.85 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 20,000 miles + $62.85 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 30,000 points + $132.96 (Air Canada Aeroplan).
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Portland (PDX) to Cancun (CUN) at a glance
- From
- Portland International, Portland, Oregon, United States (PDX)
- To
- Cancun International, Cancun, Mexico (CUN)
- Programs with award space seen
- 9 of 12 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage and Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 10,000 pts + $62.85 | 2 stopsNonstop from 17,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 315 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 8 | 132 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 16,000 pts + $62.85 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 5 | 319 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $132.86 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 328 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 17,500 pts + $82.85 | 1 stopNonstop from 20,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 310 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 20,000 pts + $62.85 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 5 | 330 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,300 pts + $86.25 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 279 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 34,000 pts + $95.25 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC) | 7 | 257 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 34,900 pts + $62.85 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 152 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 34,403 pts + $146.46 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 267 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 20,000 pts + $62.85 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 315 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $58.00 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC) | 2 | 2 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $82.85 | 1 stopMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 4 | 79 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 38,500 pts + $62.85 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 330 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,357 pts + $132.96 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 328 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 53,000 pts + $95.25 | 1 stopMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 184 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 57,400 pts + $86.25 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 210 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: JetBlue TrueBlue and Delta SkyMiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $132.96 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 10 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $82.85 | 1 stopNonstop from 60,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 305 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $62.85 | 2 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 323 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + $62.85 | 1 stopNonstop from 80,000 pts | Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 96 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 63,500 pts + $62.85 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 3 | 319 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $62.85 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 34,403 pts + $146.46 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 20,000 pts + $62.85 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $132.96 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $82.85 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $62.85 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 63,500 pts + $62.85 | 3 | 2 stops | 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 17,500 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 14 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 60,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 19 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Portland (PDX) to Cancun (CUN) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 34,592 · Aeroplan (9 dates) | 23,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 30,000 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 34,403 · Aeroplan (27 dates) | 20,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (25 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 34,592 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 20,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 34,592 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 20,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 34,592 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | 20,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (25 dates) | 68,841 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 20,000 · AAdvantage (25 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 61,861 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 20,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 76,243 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 20,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (29 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (25 dates) | 76,243 · Aeroplan (18 dates) | 20,000 · AAdvantage (25 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (29 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 121,161 · Aeroplan (11 dates) | 24,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (29 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 76,243 · Aeroplan (19 dates) | 20,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 81,621 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | 20,000 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (1 date) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 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 | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Portland (PDX) to Cancun (CUN)Questions about award flights from Portland (PDX) to Cancun (CUN)
What's the lowest Portland (PDX) to Cancun (CUN) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 10,000 miles + $62.85 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 315 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:32 UTC). In business class, 20,000 miles + $62.85 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 315 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:32 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Portland (PDX) to Cancun (CUN)?
9 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 315 dates, business class 315 dates, first class 96 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 328 dates, premium economy 267 dates, business class 328 dates, first class 10 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 310 dates, business class 79 dates, first class 305 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 132 dates, business class 2 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 152 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 319 dates, first class 319 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 257 dates, business class 184 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 279 dates, business class 210 dates) and 1 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Portland (PDX) to Cancun (CUN)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage and Alaska Atmos Rewards. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 17,500 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Which credit card points can book awards from Portland (PDX) to Cancun (CUN)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:0.6), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Portland (PDX) 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, 10,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 20,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.