Find Cheap Flights from Cancún to Chicago (CUN - CHI)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cancún to Chicago and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$217	Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Sun, Apr 26 — Sun, May 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cancún to Chicago is currently $217
Cheapest one-way flight	$153	Spirit Nonstop 4 hr Sat, May 9	The cheapest one-way flight from Cancún to Chicago is currently $153
Cheapest nonstop flights	$262	Southwest Nonstop 4 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 17	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Cancún to Chicago is currently $262
Last-minute weekend getaway	$326	Volaris 1 stop 15 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cancún to Chicago is currently $326
Cheapest business class flights	$571	Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cancún to Chicago is currently $571

Fastest flight	3 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Cancún to Chicago 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?

The cheapest month to fly from Cancún to Chicago is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $175–455
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $255–370

Popular airlines from Cancún to Chicago

Southwest

Nonstop

from $262

Typical price: $335–590

9 weekly nonstop flights

CUN - MDW Every day

1075 weekly connecting flights

CUN - MDW, ORD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $263

Typical price: $290–540

21 weekly nonstop flights

CUN - ORD Every day

305 weekly connecting flights

CUN - ORD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $262

Typical price: $280–530

21 weekly nonstop flights

CUN - ORD Every day

200 weekly connecting flights

CUN - ORD Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $216

Typical price: $275–520

7 weekly nonstop flights

CUN - ORD Every day

37 weekly connecting flights

CUN - MDW, ORD Every day
Delta

from $273

Typical price: $295–730

385 weekly connecting flights

CUN - MDW, ORD Every day
Volaris

from $296

Typical price: $320–540

67 weekly connecting flights

CUN - MDW, ORD Every day

Popular airports near Cancún

Cancun International Airport (CUN)

Cancún Mexico 24 min 9 mi
Aeropuerto Internacional de Tulum Felipe Carrillo Puerto (TQO)

Tulum Mexico 2 hr 26 min 86 mi
Cozumel International Airport (CZM)

Cozumel Mexico 2 hr 30 min 44 mi
Mérida International Airport (MID)

Merida Mexico 3 hr 37 min 181 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 25 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 24 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cancún to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Cancún to Chicago are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $175 to $455.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cancún to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $217. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $153.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Cancún to Chicago is $262, flying from May 8 to May 17.
The cheapest American flight from Cancún to Chicago is $263, flying from May 8 to May 17.
The cheapest United flight from Cancún to Chicago is $262, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Cancún to Chicago is $216, flying from May 2 to May 10.
The cheapest Delta flight from Cancún to Chicago is $273, flying from Jun 26 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Volaris flight from Cancún to Chicago is $296, flying from Apr 25 to May 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cancún to Chicago starts at $217 from Sun, Apr 26 to Sun, May 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $153 and departs on Sat, May 9.

3 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Cancún to Chicago.

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cancún to Chicago.
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 Cancún to Chicago 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 Cancún to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 21 nonstop flights and 305 connecting flights per week. American flies from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 9 nonstop flights and 1,075 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cancún to Chicago are:

United offers 21 nonstop flights and 200 connecting flights per week. United flies from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Frontier offers 7 nonstop flights and 37 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 385 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Volaris offers 67 connecting flights per week. Volaris flies from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cancún and Chicago.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cancún to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $217. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $153.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Cancún to Chicago is $262, flying from May 8 to May 17.
The cheapest American flight from Cancún to Chicago is $263, flying from May 8 to May 17.
The cheapest United flight from Cancún to Chicago is $262, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Cancún to Chicago is $216, flying from May 2 to May 10.
The cheapest Delta flight from Cancún to Chicago is $273, flying from Jun 26 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Volaris flight from Cancún to Chicago is $296, flying from Apr 25 to May 3.

Southwest, American, United, Frontier and Spirit fly direct from Cancún to Chicago.

There are 9 Southwest direct flights from Cancún to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American direct flights from Cancún to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 United direct flights from Cancún to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Cancún to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cancún and Chicago at price $326 is offered by Volaris from Sat, Apr 18 to Sun, Apr 19.

Southwest, American, United, Frontier and Spirit fly direct from Cancún to Chicago.

There are 9 Southwest direct flights from Cancún to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American direct flights from Cancún to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 United direct flights from Cancún to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Cancún to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Cancún to Chicago on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cancún and Chicago start at $262 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 17 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cancún to Chicago, 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 Cancún and Chicago start at $571 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cancún and Chicago start at $217 from Sun, Apr 26 to Sun, May 3.

To book business class trips from Cancún to Chicago, 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.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cancún and Chicago starts at $326 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sun, Apr 19 with Volaris.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cancún and Chicago at price $326 is offered by Volaris from Sat, Apr 18 to Sun, Apr 19.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cancún to Chicago, 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.