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August 23 - September 3

Cheapest

ORD - Cancún

$336

$267

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August 23 - September 5

ORD - Cancún

$333

$269

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September 1 - September 3

Best

ORD - Cancún

$365

$273

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August 28 - September 3

Best

ORD - Cancún

$363

$273

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August 23 - September 14

ORD - Cancún

$322

$275

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August 21 - September 3

Earliest

ORD - Cancún

$333

$276

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September 9 - September 14

ORD - Cancún

$365

$277

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August 28 - September 14

ORD - Cancún

$326

$281

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September 1 - September 14

ORD - Cancún

$320

$281

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September 11 - September 18

ORD - Cancún

$357

$283

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Insights for flights from Chicago to Cancún

For cheap flights from Chicago to Cancún, fares typically range from $317–$714, with a median of $492. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and only 8% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Cancún? The most affordable month to fly is March, with a median fare of $240. Other cost-effective options include May, with a median fare of $311, and October, where the median fare is $425.

A typical journey from Chicago to Cancún takes about 16h 54m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, reflecting that only 19.9% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. For the remaining itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

The distance between Chicago and Cancún is 2331 km. This route is classified as a medium-haul journey.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Cancún

Regular price: $294 - $457

Prices for flights from Chicago to Cancún are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Cancún is between $294 and $457. The current lowest deal is $267 with Volaris, for travel from August 23 to September 3.

now $267

Low $294

High $457

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Cancún

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Cancun is March, with a median price of $240. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1254. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $240

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,254

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Direct flights from Chicago to Cancún

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Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Cancún

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Cancún

Chicago (ORD) - Cancún (CUN)

Volaris

$534

$307

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Cancún

Chicago (ORD) - Cancún (CUN)

Volaris

$610

$333

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Cancún

Chicago (ORD) - Cancún (CUN)

Volaris

$620

$344

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Cancún

Chicago (ORD) - Cancún (CUN)

Volaris

$534

$315

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Cancún

Chicago (ORD) - Cancún (CUN)

Volaris

$620

$329

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Cancún

Chicago (MDW) - Cancún (CUN)

Volaris

$567

$330

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Cancún

2 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 3

$647 → $342

47%

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

$646 → $343

47%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

$647 → $344

47%

2 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 23

$615 → $315

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Cancún

Chicago - Cancún route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Chicago to Cancún are above the typical level, with a median price of $492.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Cancún, with a median price of $240.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 16h 54m on average.

The median flight time for connecting flights from Chicago to Cancún is 16h 54m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

19.9% of deals are direct flights.

About 19.9% of deals for this route are direct, with connecting flights often having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Volaris offers a recent deal for $267.

Volaris recently offered a deal for $267 from Chicago to Cancún, departing August 23.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Chicago to Cancún appear frequently, averaging more than one per day.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers flights to Cancún, with prices from $267, making it a budget-friendly option.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$267

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport is an alternative for flights to Cancún, with prices from $356.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$356

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport provides another option for flights to Cancún, with prices from $464.

📍 ~110 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$464

Cancún main airports to arrive at

Cancún International (CUN)

Cheapest

Cancún International Airport is a primary gateway for travelers heading to Cancún and the Riviera Maya.

📍 ~15 km from Cancún (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$267

Airports nearby Cancún used as alternative

Tulum International Airport (TQO)

Tulum International Airport is a new international gateway with modern facilities, useful for accessing the Riviera Maya.

📍 ~135 km from Cancún (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$320

Cozumel International (CZM)

Cozumel International is a reliable alternative with international flights, especially for travelers staying in the Riviera Maya.

📍 ~75 km from Cancún (requires ferry transfer from Playa del Carmen)

💸 Flights from ~$393

Mérida International (MID)

Cheapest

Mérida International is a major regional hub with good connectivity, offering a reliable secondary option.

📍 ~290 km from Cancún (reachable by car and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$317

Chetumal International (CTM)

Chetumal International is useful for domestic Mexican connections and the southern part of Quintana Roo.

📍 ~375 km from Cancún (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$398

Philip S. W. Goldson International (BZE)

Philip S. W. Goldson International is a major international hub for travelers heading south of the Mexican border.

📍 ~445 km from Cancún (requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$505

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cancún

47% AI deal score

$1,213

From ORD

Elite

Oct 13

Cancún, Mexico

47% AI deal score

$1,222

From ORD

Elite

Sep 13

Cancún, Mexico

45% AI deal score

$1,438

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cancún

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Chicago to Cancún is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $281. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees a slightly higher average price of $319. Conversely, booking 60 or more days out usually results in a significantly higher average price, around $646.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Cancún is considered to be $317 or less. The median price observed for this route in the trailing 90 days was $492. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $714 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Cancún are March, with a median price of $240, and May, with a median price of $311. October also shows a relatively lower median price of $425 compared to the annual median of $492. These months typically offer more budget-friendly options for this route.

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