Star Alliance members Lufthansa and United are currently offering flights from Amsterdam to Cancún and Mexico City for prices starting at €306. There’s availability until September 2021, including the summer holidays!
Sadly, this deal is for a light fare, meaning that booking a fare that includes luggage will cost you another €100.
Mexico will let you enter the country, but it may be a risky move considering their high number of Covid cases. Furthermore, you may have to quarantine once you get back to your own country.
Should you wish to rebook the flights, Lufthansa and United will not charge a rebooking fee. You will, however, have to pay the price difference, which could easily be an amount in the hundreds of Euros.
Beside Mexico, there are also many other cheap destinations in North America:
Lufthansa usually flies from Frankfurt but there’s also a flight to Mexico City from Munich. If you decide to fly with United, you’ll generally have a layover in Houston or Washington D.C.
Search & Book
We do not know until when this deal will remain valid. There’s almost daily availability for flights from now until September 2021. The only exception: If you wish to fly to Cancún in July or August, you’ll only be able to fly with United, and not with Lufthansa.
The minimum stay requirement is of six days. Please be aware that you’ll need an ESTA visa (for roughly US$15 (~€13) if you’re flying via the USA. Currently, however, you’re not permitted to fly via the USA if you’ve been in Europe during the past 14 days (with a few exceptions). Should you, however, spend at least 14 days in Mexico, you would be free to fly back via the USA.
You’ll quickly find available dates using Google Flights and should then directly book on Lufthansa’s booking site.
Miles
The tickets are issued in booking class K. Should you fly with Lufthansa, you can expect the following mileage for a roundtrip to Cancún:
- 3,344 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 2,924 Award Miles + 160 Points on Miles&More
- 2,924 Miles on ITA Volare
- 2,788 Award Miles + 556 PQP on United MileagePlus
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Things look much better if you’re flying with United:
- 5,768 Miles on Asiana Club
- 5,768 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 5,768 Award Miles + 1,154 Tier Miles on Azul TodoAzul
- 5,768 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 5,768 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 5,768 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 5,768 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 5,768 Award Miles + 2,884 Tier Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
- 5,768 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 5,768 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 3,462 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 3,002 Award Miles + 160 Points on Miles&More
- 2,884 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 2,884 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 2,884 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 2,884 Avios on Aer Lingus AerClub
- 2,884 Award Miles on Emirates Skywards
- 2,884 Points + 5,768 SQC on Air Canada Aeroplan 2026
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Information & Tips for Mexico
Mexico offers diverse attractions such as the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza, the beaches of Cancún and Playa del Carmen, and vibrant cities like Mexico City and Guadalajara. The currency is the Mexican peso (MXN), and credit cards are widely accepted, though cash is useful in smaller towns. Prices are generally affordable, with a wide range depending on location and type of service. The climate varies from tropical along the coasts to more temperate inland, with the dry season from November to April being the most popular time to visit.
Mexico’s transport infrastructure varies widely. In major cities like Mexico City, public transit includes a large metro system, buses, and taxis, though congestion and safety concerns can be issues. Ride-hailing apps are popular in urban areas. Between cities, long-distance buses are common, affordable, and cover most routes, while domestic flights offer faster but more expensive options. Road conditions outside major highways can be uneven, and travel times may be long.
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