Cancun, Quintana Roo — Cancun International Airport reported 36 delayed flights as of 7:01 a.m. local time Tuesday, potentially disrupting travel plans for hundreds of passengers. Five delays had already been processed by that time, with a total of 200 flights observed during the monitoring window.
The delays affect both arrivals and departures, with U.S. carriers such as American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines accounting for multiple delayed flights on domestic and international routes. Wait times vary, with some flights delayed by up to 40 minutes, impacting the punctuality of morning operations.
Passengers are advised to check their flight status directly with their airline or via the airport’s information screens. No cancellations have been reported, but travelers should remain alert to avoid further inconvenience.
Delayed Flights List
- VB2197 (Viva) – Arrival from Cancun – 07:35 – 40 min delay
- AV6793 (Avianca) – Arrival to Cancun – 07:35 – 40 min delay
- EK3901 (Emirates) – Arrival to Cancun – 10:40 – 35 min delay
- UA1659 (United Airlines) – Arrival to Cancun – 09:26 – 31 min delay
- VB2168 (Viva) – Departure to Monterrey – 07:10 – 25 min delay
- IB7527 (Iberia) – Departure to Monterrey – 07:10 – 25 min delay
- UA1014 (United Airlines) – Arrival to Cancun – 07:33 – 24 min delay
- F9153 (Frontier) – Arrival to Cancun – 08:51 – 23 min delay
- UA1987 (United Airlines) – Arrival to Cancun – 11:45 – 22 min delay
- AA1102 (American Airlines) – Departure to Miami – 07:30 – 22 min delay
- QR2241 (Qatar Airways) – Departure to Miami – 07:30 – 22 min delay
- IB4536 (Iberia) – Departure to Miami – 07:30 – 22 min delay
- BA1836 (British Airways) – Departure to Miami – 07:30 – 22 min delay
- WN131 (Southwest Airlines) – Arrival to Cancun – 10:25 – 21 min delay
- UA1177 (United Airlines) – Arrival to Cancun – 09:40 – 21 min delay
- AC4606 (Air Canada) – Arrival to Cancun – 09:40 – 21 min delay
- AA886 (American Airlines) – Arrival to Cancun – 08:35 – 21 min delay
- AA2792 (American Airlines) – Departure to Charlotte – 07:02 – 21 min delay
- DL620 (Delta Air Lines) – Departure to New York JFK – 07:50 – 20 min delay
- LY4251 (El Al) – Departure to New York JFK – 07:50 – 20 min delay
- KL7215 (KLM) – Departure to New York JFK – 07:50 – 20 min delay
- KE7594 (Korean Air) – Departure to New York JFK – 07:50 – 20 min delay
- AM4595 (Aeromexico) – Departure to New York JFK – 07:50 – 20 min delay
- AF8644 (Air France) – Departure to New York JFK – 07:50 – 20 min delay
- AA2588 (American Airlines) – Departure to Austin – 06:30 – 20 min delay
- AA1185 (American Airlines) – Departure to New York JFK – 06:30 – 20 min delay
- QR2207 (Qatar Airways) – Departure to New York JFK – 06:30 – 20 min delay
- AM5033 (Aeromexico) – Arrival to Cancun – 06:36 – 19 min delay
- UA1948 (United Airlines) – Departure to San Francisco – 07:57 – 19 min delay
- UA1196 (United Airlines) – Departure to Chicago O’Hare – 07:11 – 19 min delay
- EK6604 (Emirates) – Departure to Chicago O’Hare – 07:11 – 19 min delay
- AA515 (American Airlines) – Arrival to Cancun – 09:59 – 17 min delay
- WN1025 (Southwest Airlines) – Departure to Orlando – 08:00 – 15 min delay
- WN1996 (Southwest Airlines) – Departure to St. Louis – 07:40 – 15 min delay
- WN1447 (Southwest Airlines) – Departure to New Orleans – 06:45 – 15 min delay
- WN1608 (Southwest Airlines) – Departure to Baltimore – 06:40 – 15 min delay
Passenger Rights for Delayed or Canceled Flights
Under Mexico’s Civil Aviation Law, airlines are required to provide clear and timely information to passengers and offer compensation for disruptions caused by the carrier.
For delays, the airline must inform passengers of the reason and estimated departure time. Depending on the length of the delay, passengers may be entitled to phone calls and emails, food and beverages, and even accommodation and ground transportation if the wait is prolonged.
If a flight is canceled due to the airline’s fault, passengers can choose among:
- Refund: Full ticket refund plus compensation as required by law.
- Alternative transport: Rebooking on the next available flight at no extra cost.
- Rescheduling: A new itinerary on a date chosen by the passenger without penalty.
Travelers are advised to check their flight status via the airline’s app or airport information screens before heading to the terminal.
