Cheap flights from Chicago to Cancún
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Cancún and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $204 | FrontierNonstop5 hrThu, Apr 9 — Wed, Apr 15 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Cancún is currently $204 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $94 | Volaris1 stop12 hrMon, May 4 | The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Cancún is currently $94 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $271 | SpiritNonstop4 hrThu, Mar 19 — Sun, Mar 22 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Cancún is currently $271 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $406 | FrontierNonstop5 hrThu, Apr 30 — Wed, May 6 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Cancún is currently $406 | |
| Fastest flight | 3 hr 30 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Cancún takes 3 hr 30 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for 1-week trips from Chicago to Cancún per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Cancún is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
January
Cheapest
Prices in January are usually between $205 and $290.
Popular airlines from Chicago to Cancún
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Chicago to Cancún in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- SouthwestNonstopfrom $343Typical price: $350–62019 weekly nonstop flightsMDW, ORD - CUNEvery day1025 weekly connecting flightsMDW, ORD - CUNEvery day
- AmericanNonstopfrom $290Typical price: $320–57021 weekly nonstop flightsORD - CUNEvery day305 weekly connecting flightsORD - CUNEvery day
- UnitedNonstopfrom $323Typical price: $310–54021 weekly nonstop flightsORD - CUNEvery day162 weekly connecting flightsORD - CUNEvery day
- Deltafrom $329Typical price: $330–730463 weekly connecting flightsMDW, ORD - CUNEvery day
- FrontierNonstopfrom $204Typical price: $310–5308 weekly nonstop flightsMDW, ORD - CUNEvery day46 weekly connecting flightsMDW, ORD - CUNEvery day
- SpiritNonstopfrom $276Typical price: $240–4707 weekly nonstop flightsORD - CUNEvery day24 weekly connecting flightsORD - CUNEvery day
Popular airports near Chicago
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Chicago center and popularity with travelers.
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ChicagoUnited States26 min16 mi
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)ChicagoUnited States25 min9 mi
- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)MilwaukeeUnited States1 hr 24 min75 mi
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND)IndianapolisUnited States2 hr 58 min165 mi
Popular airports near Cancún
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Cancún center and popularity with travelers.
- Cancun International Airport (CUN)CancúnMexico24 min9 mi
- Aeropuerto Internacional de Tulum Felipe Carrillo Puerto (TQO)TulumMexico2 hr 26 min86 mi
- Cozumel International Airport (CZM)CozumelMexico2 hr 32 min44 mi
- Mérida International Airport (MID)MeridaMexico3 hr 37 min181 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Cancún
The cheapest flights from Chicago to Cancún are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $205 to $290.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Cancún recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $204. The cheapest one-way flight was with Volaris from $94.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Cancún is $343, flying from May 3 to May 12.
- The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Cancún is $290, flying from May 1 to May 10.
- The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Cancún is $323, flying from Apr 12 to Apr 21.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Cancún is $329, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 24.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Cancún is $204, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
- The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Cancún is $276, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 18.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Cancún starts at $204 from Thu, Apr 9 to Wed, Apr 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $94 and departs on Mon, May 4.
3 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Cancún.
Peak season is winter (Dec–Apr), becoming busiest during U.S. university students’ spring break (Mar–Apr, dates vary). Summer (Jun–Aug) is very hot and humid. Fall (Sep–Nov) is warm, with a chance of hurricanes. Visits from mid-Jun–late Aug offer the opportunity to snorkel with giant whale sharks off the coast of Isla Holbox, while sea turtle nesting season is Jun–Aug. Key events and holidays include Cinco de Mayo (May 5) and the Cancún Jazz Festival (Sep).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Cancún.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Cancún really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Cancún.
In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 21 nonstop flights and 305 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cancun International Airport (CUN).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 19 nonstop flights and 1,025 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cancun International Airport (CUN).
Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Cancún are:
In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 21 nonstop flights and 305 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cancun International Airport (CUN).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 19 nonstop flights and 1,025 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cancun International Airport (CUN).
Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Cancún are:
- United offers 21 nonstop flights and 162 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cancun International Airport (CUN).
- Delta offers 463 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cancun International Airport (CUN).
- Frontier offers 8 nonstop flights and 46 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cancun International Airport (CUN).
- Spirit offers 7 nonstop flights and 24 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cancun International Airport (CUN).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Cancún recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $204. The cheapest one-way flight was with Volaris from $94.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Cancún is $343, flying from May 3 to May 12.
- The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Cancún is $290, flying from May 1 to May 10.
- The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Cancún is $323, flying from Apr 12 to Apr 21.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Cancún is $329, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 24.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Cancún is $204, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
- The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Cancún is $276, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 18.
Southwest, Frontier, American, United and Spirit fly direct from Chicago to Cancún.
- There are 19 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 American direct flights from Chicago to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 United direct flights from Chicago to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 8 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Spirit direct flights from Chicago to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Cancún at price $271 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22.
Southwest, Frontier, American, United and Spirit fly direct from Chicago to Cancún.
- There are 19 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 American direct flights from Chicago to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 United direct flights from Chicago to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 8 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Spirit direct flights from Chicago to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Chicago to Cancún on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Cancún start at $204 from Thu, Apr 9 to Wed, Apr 15 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Cancún, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Cancún start at $406 from Thu, Apr 30 to Wed, May 6 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Cancún start at $204 from Thu, Apr 9 to Wed, Apr 15.
To book business class trips from Chicago to Cancún, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Cancún starts at $271 from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22 with Spirit.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Cancún at price $271 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22.
To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Cancún, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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