If you’ve been following the wider Caribbean region in recent years, you’ve seen the almost never-ending stream of new flight launches from US cities to Cancun.
The Mexican Caribbean hotspot has been adding new flights from all over the country, on carriers big and small, with travelers drawn to its blend of white-sand beaches and all-inclusives.
And now a report from United Airlines is showing just how popular the place is.
According to a map of United Airlines showing the most-booked international destination in every US state, Cancun has a very strong showing, from Oregon to Idaho to Montana to Mississippi.
In fact, in 14 different US states, Cancun is the most popular international destination.
That’s not a complete surprise in states like Kansas and South Dakota that aren’t exactly abundant in international airlift.
But it’s true even in states like Texas, which boast broad networks of international flights.
The message from United is clear: Cancun’s popularity is white-hot, and it’s not unexpected to see just how many new routes are launching to the Yucatan’s tourism epicenter, particularly from the Midwest.
You can see the full graph at the top of this article.
Alexander Britell
2026-01-02 02:03:00