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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$213	Spirit Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Thu, Feb 5	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Cancún is currently $213
Cheapest one-way flight	$101	Spirit Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jan 29	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Cancún is currently $101
Last-minute weekend getaway	$282	Spirit Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Jan 24 — Mon, Jan 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Cancún is currently $282
Cheapest business class flights	$631	United Nonstop 4 hr Fri, Jan 23 — Thu, Jan 29	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Cancún is currently $631

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?

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

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $205–295
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $250–330

Popular airlines from Chicago to Cancún

American

Nonstop

from $291

Typical price: $320–560

19 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - CUN Every day

273 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CUN Every day
United

Nonstop

from $301

Typical price: $315–570

21 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - CUN Every day

131 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CUN Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $291

Typical price: $355–630

7 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - CUN Every day

736 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - CUN Every day
Delta

from $326

Typical price: $330–740

528 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - CUN Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $289

Typical price: $315–540

7 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - CUN Every day

20 weekly connecting flights

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

Nonstop

from $213

Typical price: $240–445

5 weekly nonstop flights

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

16 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CUN Every day

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 58 min 165 mi

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 29 min 44 mi
Mérida International Airport (MID)

Merida Mexico 3 hr 38 min 181 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 $295.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Cancún recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $213. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $101.

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

The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Cancún is $291, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 11.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Cancún is $301, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 4.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Cancún is $291, flying from Mar 9 to Mar 17.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Cancún is $326, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 5.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Cancún is $289, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Cancún is $213, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Cancún starts at $213 from Thu, Jan 29 to Thu, Feb 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $101 and departs on Thu, Jan 29.

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.

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, United is the most popular. United offers 21 nonstop flights and 131 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 736 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:

American offers 19 nonstop flights and 273 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) .
Delta offers 528 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 7 nonstop flights and 20 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 5 nonstop flights and 16 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Cancún recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $213. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $101.

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

The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Cancún is $291, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 11.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Cancún is $301, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 4.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Cancún is $291, flying from Mar 9 to Mar 17.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Cancún is $326, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 5.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Cancún is $289, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Cancún is $213, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 5.

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

There are 19 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 7 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Spirit direct flights from Chicago to Cancún per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Cancún at price $282 is offered by Spirit from Sat, Jan 24 to Mon, Jan 26.

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

There are 19 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 7 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Cancún per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Spirit direct flights from Chicago to Cancún per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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

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 $213 from Thu, Jan 29 to Thu, Feb 5 with Spirit.

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 $631 from Fri, Jan 23 to Thu, Jan 29 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Cancún start at $213 from Thu, Jan 29 to Thu, Feb 5.

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.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Cancún starts at $282 from Sat, Jan 24 to Mon, Jan 26 with Spirit.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Cancún at price $282 is offered by Spirit from Sat, Jan 24 to Mon, Jan 26.

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.