To find a cheap vacation package to Cancun, you should travel during the off-season, typically from June to October, and book with an online travel agency (OTA). Packages bundle flights and hotels for a lower price than booking separately, and OTAs like Expedia, Travelocity, and CheapCaribbean frequently offer promotions. 

Best times to find cheap packages

The key to getting a low price is to travel when demand is at its lowest. 

Hotels that offer affordable packages

While deals can be found for many resorts, some are consistently mentioned for their affordability in packages:

• Ocean View Cancun Arenas: A 4-star, all-inclusive beachfront hotel with good-for-the-price rooms and an outdoor pool.
• Hotel Krystal Cancún: Offers a large private beach and an all-inclusive option that's a good value for a lively area.
• Golden Parnassus All Inclusive Resort & Spa: This adult-only, all-inclusive beachfront resort is often noted for being one of the less expensive options.
• Grand Oasis Cancún: A large resort featuring 13 restaurants, a casino, and a spa. However, be aware that some dining options may not be included in all-inclusive plans.
• Wyndham Grand Cancun All Inclusive Resort & Villas: This resort includes multiple restaurants, pools, and a spa. 

Where to book cheap vacation packages

Major online travel agencies (OTAs) offer flight-and-hotel packages that can save you money compared to booking each element separately.

• Expedia: Provides package deals that can lead to significant savings.
• Travelocity: Lists a variety of all-inclusive and hotel+flight packages for Cancun.
• CheapCaribbean: Offers exclusive deals and special offers for many resorts in Cancun.
• United Vacations: Can help you find deals for all-inclusive resorts.
• Kayak: An aggregator that can help you compare prices from multiple sites. 

Additional tips for saving money

• Book midweek travel: Flying and staying between Monday and Thursday can lead to lower fares and room rates.
• Look outside the hotel zone: Consider staying in downtown Cancun (El Centro) for more affordable accommodations, and use the local bus system (R-1 or R-2) for cheap transportation.
• Use flexible dates: Using flexible dates when searching for flights and hotels will give you the best chance of finding the lowest prices.
• Bundle deals: Always compare the price of a bundled flight-and-hotel package versus booking each component separately. For many vacations, especially all-inclusive trips, the package will be cheaper.
• Sign up for alerts: Join airline and travel agency mailing lists to get notified of promotions and flash sales.