Detroit (DTW) to Cancun (CUN) flights
An economy award from Detroit (DTW) to Cancun (CUN) starts at 12,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on WestJet, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Cancun (CUN): Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and WestJet. The two airports are 1,477 miles (2,377 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 41 ways to fly it with one stop, through Atlanta, Cincinnati and Columbus and more.
How many miles DTW to CUN costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn WestJet | 12,000 | $5.60–57.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–164 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn WestJet | 23,000 | $25.60–207.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DTW to CUN
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- WestJetNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book DTW to CUN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines, WestJet
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines, WestJet
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks WestJet
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
DTW to CUN with one stop
41 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines the whole way+1
- Via Columbus (CMH)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines and American Airlines
- Via Nashville (BNA)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Indianapolis (IND)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Cleveland (CLE)Delta Air Lines, then Frontier Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Tampa (TPA)Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more, then JetBlue Airways and Breeze Airways
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Orlando (MCO)Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via New Orleans (MSY)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways
- Via Charleston (CHS)Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)JetBlue Airways the whole way
DTW to CUN: common questions
How many miles does DTW to CUN cost?
In economy it starts at 12,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on WestJet, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: SAS EuroBonus (15,000) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (23,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DTW to CUN?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), Frontier Airlines and WestJet fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Cancun (CUN).
How far is Detroit from Cancun by plane?
Detroit (DTW) and Cancun (CUN) are 1,477 miles (2,377 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DTW to CUN award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Emirates Skywards, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Detroit and Cancun?
The most direct connections are through Atlanta (ATL), Cincinnati (CVG), Columbus (CMH), Nashville (BNA) and Indianapolis (IND). On 27 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Atlanta.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.