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	$147	Frontier Nonstop 5 hr Fri, May 1 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cancún to Chicago is currently $147
Cheapest one-way flight	$109	Frontier Nonstop 5 hr Wed, Apr 29	The cheapest one-way flight from Cancún to Chicago is currently $109
Last-minute weekend getaway	$168	Frontier Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Sun, Mar 8	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cancún to Chicago is currently $168
Cheapest business class flights	$349	Frontier Nonstop 5 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 17	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cancún to Chicago is currently $349

Fastest flight	3 hr 35 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Cancún to Chicago takes 3 hr 35 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 April.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $180–460
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $290–400

Popular airlines from Cancún to Chicago

American

Nonstop

from $270

Typical price: $305–560

21 weekly nonstop flights

CUN - ORD Every day

388 weekly connecting flights

CUN - ORD Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $304

Typical price: $345–630

12 weekly nonstop flights

CUN - MDW, ORD Every day

827 weekly connecting flights

CUN - MDW, ORD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $273

Typical price: $285–580

21 weekly nonstop flights

CUN - ORD Every day

186 weekly connecting flights

CUN - ORD Every day
Delta

from $278

Typical price: $310–770

522 weekly connecting flights

CUN - MDW, ORD Every day
Spirit

Nonstop

from $237

Typical price: $265–500

7 weekly nonstop flights

CUN - ORD Every day

35 weekly connecting flights

CUN - ORD Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $147

Typical price: $300–540

7 weekly nonstop flights

CUN - ORD Every day

31 weekly connecting flights

CUN - MDW, ORD Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

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 32 min 44 mi
Mérida International Airport (MID)

Merida Mexico 3 hr 38 min 181 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 27 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 24 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 59 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 $180 to $460.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cancún to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $147. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $109.

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

The cheapest American flight from Cancún to Chicago is $270, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 21.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Cancún to Chicago is $304, flying from May 7 to May 16.
The cheapest United flight from Cancún to Chicago is $273, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 6.
The cheapest Delta flight from Cancún to Chicago is $278, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 6.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Cancún to Chicago is $237, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 6.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Cancún to Chicago is $147, flying from May 1 to May 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cancún to Chicago starts at $147 from Fri, May 1 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $109 and departs on Wed, Apr 29.

3 hr 35 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 388 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 12 nonstop flights and 827 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 186 connecting flights per week. United flies from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 522 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Spirit offers 7 nonstop flights and 35 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Frontier offers 7 nonstop flights and 31 connecting flights per week. Frontier 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 $147. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $109.

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

The cheapest American flight from Cancún to Chicago is $270, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 21.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Cancún to Chicago is $304, flying from May 7 to May 16.
The cheapest United flight from Cancún to Chicago is $273, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 6.
The cheapest Delta flight from Cancún to Chicago is $278, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 6.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Cancún to Chicago is $237, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 6.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Cancún to Chicago is $147, flying from May 1 to May 10.

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

There are 21 American direct flights from Cancún to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 Southwest 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 Spirit 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 $168 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8.

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

There are 21 American direct flights from Cancún to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 Southwest 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 Spirit 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 $147 from Fri, May 1 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

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 $349 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 17 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cancún and Chicago start at $147 from Fri, May 1 to Sun, May 10.

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 $168 from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cancún and Chicago at price $168 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8.

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.