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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Cancún, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Cancún, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Chicago to Cancún - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Cancún to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cancún?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cancún, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cancún is September, where tickets cost C$ 435 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 768 and C$ 678 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cancún?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cancún, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cancún, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Chicago and Cancún?

American Airlines connects Chicago to Cancún with up to 2 flights per day. United Airlines also offers 2 flights per day, while Frontier follows with 1 flight per day.

Which airlines fly direct between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Cancún?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cancún.
There are 5 airlines that fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cancún. They are: American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Spirit Airlines at C$ 165. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Spirit Airlines.

How many flights are there between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Cancún per day?

Each day, there are between 6 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and land in Cancún, with an average flight time of 3h 42m. The most common departure time is 10:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 43 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Cancún?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to Cancún?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at 6:00 am and will be landing in Cancún at 9:32 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to Cancún?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cancún jets off at 10:42 am and lands at 2:28 pm.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

March
Best time to beat the crowds (24% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (39% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Chicago to Cancún

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Cancún based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chicago to Cancun flights

  • What services exist for people with limited mobility at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    ORD is fully accessible. It features a motorized elevator, wide ramps, ADA-compliant toilets, and wheelchair-accessible roll-in showers. It also boasts a number of TSA professionals who are well-trained in how to assist individuals with disabilities.

  • How can I get from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to the city center?

    To travel from CUN to the city center, you can use a shared minivan, a bus, or a cab. Of the three, cabs are the fastest, while buses and minivans are the cheap options. Hence, if you'd like to quickly cover the distance between CUN and the city center, you should board a taxi, while if you'd like to spend as little as you can on fare, take the shared minivan or bus.

  • Does O'Hare International Airport (ORD) have CLEAR?

    Once you land at ORD Airport, you do not need to waste your time on long TSA queues, as the airport is integrated with CLEAR, allowing passengers to verify their credentials using a biometric scan swiftly. CLEAR counters are available in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

  • Does Cancun International Airport (CUN) have storage lockers?

    If you do not wish to travel with all of your belongings from CUN, you're in luck, as this airport prides itself on having multiple-sized lockers. These lockers are situated in the main terminal. To use any, you'll have to incur a small fee.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Cancún?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Cancun flight route: American Airlines, Delta, Aeromexico, Air Canada, British Airways, JetBlue, and WestJet Encore.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Cancún?

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Cancun flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Cancún?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Cancún, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Cancún?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Cancún?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Cancún.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Cancún?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cancún from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Cancún?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cancún with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Cancún?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cancún from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Cancun

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 265 or less round-trip.
  • If your flight departs from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) early in the morning, you should consider spending the night at the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel. Located right across from Terminals 1, 2, and 3, this hotel is connected to all domestic terminals by a subway and the international terminal via the airport transit system.
  • When flying internationally from Chicago, you can opt to use either ORD or Midway International Airport (MDW). ORD is one of the busiest airports in the country. Thus, it tends to have long security lines. Given that this is the case, it is in your best interest to fly through MDW, where traffic is lighter and navigation is more effortless.
  • At ORD, you'll enjoy easy inter-terminal travel thanks to its Airport Transit System (ATS). The ATS connects to all five terminals, the airport's car rental facility, and Economy Parking Lot F. Besides this system, ORD also has designated walkways connecting all terminals.
  • If you haven't already exchanged your currency, it's a good idea to do so when you arrive at Cancun International Airport (CUN). There are two currency exchange counters at this airport. One is in Terminal 2, while another is in Terminal 3. Terminal 2's counter usually closes at 10 pm, while Terminal 3 normally closes at 9 pm.
  • CUN is the main international airport in Cancun. Given its location, Isla Mujeres, Leona Vicario, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, and Kantunilkin are all accessible from this airport. It's worth noting that you can also catch domestic flights to all of Mexico's major airports at this airport.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Cancún?

Find which airlines fly direct from O'Hare Intl to Cancun, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cancun

Monday

American Airlines, Emirates, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Emirates, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Emirates, Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Emirates, Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Emirates, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Emirates, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, Emirates, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Emirates, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Emirates, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Emirates, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Emirates, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Emirates, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

Cancun to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

American Airlines, Emirates, Frontier, +4 more

American Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Emirates, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Emirates, +4 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Emirates, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Emirates, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Emirates, Frontier, +4 more

American Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Friday

American Airlines, Emirates, Frontier, +4 more

American Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Emirates, Frontier, +4 more

American Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Emirates, Frontier, +4 more

American Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

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Top airline flying from Chicago to Cancún

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Cancún. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Cancún? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.4
Spirit AirlinesOverall score based on 8741 reviews
5.2Entertainment
7.2Crew
6.8Boarding
5.9Comfort
5.3Food
Airline reviews

I had no legroom, although I paid for extra legroom. I could barely put my bag in front of my feet and under the seat. The Wi-Fi was horrible. In fact the flight attendant said that they had to reboot it and see if it was going to work and never did.

2.0 MediocreᖇOᘜO, May 2024SAT - EWR
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I had no legroom, although I paid for extra legroom. I could barely put my bag in front of my feet and under the seat. The Wi-Fi was horrible. In fact the flight attendant said that they had to reboot it and see if it was going to work and never did.

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

Overall it was a miserable experience... I will never fly spirit for more than a 3 hour flight or overnight.

The boarding attendant was slightly rude when I asked about checking our stroller. Made me feel like I was bothering her.

My wife and I are both handicapped and at boarding they upgraded us to a seat closer to the front rather than all the way towards the back. Much appreciated.

Not much seat room, but that was unexpected. But the seat headrest was very uncomfortable.

First the good, everyone was friendly and efficient. Flight was smooth and plane was very clean and new. Now the bad, seats have almost no padding on your behind. I was in exit row so I had tons of leg room for a 6' 2" bean pole with long legs. Everything was extra - water, soda, snacks everything besides oxygen. Ya get what you pay for, and my flight was cheap as you could ever want it, so no worries.

First the good, everyone was friendly and efficient. Flight was smooth and plane was very clean and new. Now the bad, seats have almost no padding on your behind. I was in exit row so I had tons of leg room for a 6' 2" bean pole with long legs. Everything was extra - water, soda, snacks everything besides oxygen. Ya get what you pay for, and my flight was cheap as you could ever want it, so no worries. They dont really bother you about carry-on size, I brought a descent sized backpack and they didnt even check.

Spirit canceled the flight in March and never notified me!

The flight attendants were very personable, extremely friendly, and had a very good feeling of the energy around them not to mention they’re very funny and engaging. What made up for the discomfort of the seats and the fact that the plane sat for a long time on the Turmac. Not sure if the pilot was new, but the landing was very rough sort of like I was at a magic mountain theme park ride that was built in 1959

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One-way flight deals

directAmerican Airlines
3h 40mORD-CUN
directFrontier
3h 57mORD-CUN
directEmirates
3h 50mORD-CUN
directSouthwest
3h 40mORD-CUN
directUnited Airlines
3h 50mORD-CUN
directSpirit Airlines
3h 44mORD-CUN

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Chicago - Cancún Flights

Departure:

Chicago (ORD)United States

Destination:

Cancun (CUN)Mexico

Cabin classes:

C$ 254

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