Travelling from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Roatan Airport (RTB): what you need to know
Roatan's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Roatan one hour behind Cancun.
To ensure you catch your CUN to RTB flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cancun International Airport to Roatan Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CUN and RTB:
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Roatan Airport (RTB)
At the moment, $768 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cancun International Airport to Roatan Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,035. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from CUN to RTB, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Cancun International Airport to Roatan Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from CUN to RTB.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cancun International Airport to Roatan Airport.
Handy information about Cancun International Airport (CUN)
When it comes to Cancun International Airport's on-time performance, 72.87% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Cancun International Airport from central Cancun, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a convenient hotel near CUN? If you're boarding an early flight from Cancun International Airport to Roatan Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Roatan Airport (RTB)
Reserve a hotel close to RTB if you have a late Cancun International Airport to Roatan Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Roatan Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sersa Rent a Car, Alamo or Avis and explore beyond Roatan's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Roatan Airport several weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your departure date.
Getting from Roatan Airport (RTB) to central Roatan
Roatan Airport to the centre of Roatan has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 2 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Roatan Airport (RTB)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Cancun International Airport to Roatan Airport. March is the most popular month to head to Roatan. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Cancun International Airport to Roatan Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Roatan, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CUN to RTB in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Honduras
Roatan has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Honduras you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres south of Roatan, a visit to Tegucigalpa will keep you busy. Start with attractions like El picacho, Museum for National Identity and Parque La Leona.
If you want to check out another side of Honduras, head for San Pedro Sula, about 177 kilometres south-west of Roatan. Museo de Antropologia e Historia, Parque Altamira and Campo de Futbol Las Mercedes are key highlights.
