Acapulco and Cancun Reconnect as Viva Aerobus Launches Nonstop Flights

Tourism officials announce Viva Aerobus direct flights between Acapulco and Cancun

Mexico City — Viva Aerobus will launch nonstop flights between Acapulco and Cancun on Nov. 3, restoring direct air service between the two beach destinations for the winter season.

Bernardo Cueto Riestra, Quintana Roo’s tourism secretary, and Simón Quiñones Orozco, Guerrero’s tourism secretary, announced that the new service will operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays, with an estimated flight time of two hours.

Quiñones Orozco said the connection strengthens the link between two of Mexico’s leading beach destinations and will make it easier for travelers to move between the Pacific resort city and the Mexican Caribbean during the winter months.

Cueto Riestra said the return of Viva Aerobus to the route will bring more visitors to Quintana Roo and expand options for travelers who want to combine both destinations in a single trip.

The route is expected to boost air connectivity for the Mexican Caribbean and encourage greater tourism exchange between Guerrero and Quintana Roo ahead of one of the busiest travel seasons of the year.

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By Laura Castillo

Laura Castillo covers tourism, business, and economic development across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the wider Riviera Maya for Riviera Maya News & Events. She tracks the region's most important business stories — from hotel investments and airline route expansions to real estate market trends and local economic policy — helping English-speaking readers stay informed about the economic pulse of Mexico's Caribbean coast.Laura has been reporting on Quintana Roo's tourism sector since 2020, closely monitoring developments in Cancun's hotel zone, Tulum's rapidly growing commercial corridor, and the evolving business landscape in Playa del Carmen. Her coverage includes corporate investments, employment trends, infrastructure projects, and the economic impact of events like sargassum seasons and hurricane preparation.Before joining Riviera Maya News & Events, Laura worked in business development and market analysis in the Riviera Maya region, giving her first-hand insight into how tourism, real estate, and local commerce intersect. She is fluent in English and Spanish.For story tips: laura@rivieramayanews.mx