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Flying Time3 h and 49 mWhen flying from Chicago to Cancun, this can take around 3 h and 49 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight$82The best price for flights from Chicago to Cancun offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Departure AirportO'hare International AirportO'hare International Airport is where you'll take off when flying from Chicago to Cancun

Arrival AirportCancunYou'll land at Cancun when flying from Chicago to Cancun

Peak seasonDecemberDecember is the busiest time to fly from Chicago to Cancun according to search data results from our customers

Airlines operating this routeSpirit Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier AirlinesAirline(s) that fly from Chicago to Cancun

Best time to bookSeptemberSeptember is one of the most frequent times to fly to Cancun from Chicago according to real data from our customers

Route information

Exchange rate

1 USD = 20.89 MXN

1 MXN = 0.05 USD

Last checked on Fri, 04/11

Distance: 1429 miles

Chicago airports

O'hare International Airport (ORD)How far from city center: 14 miles

Midway Airport (MDW)How far from city center: 4 miles

Cancun airports

Cancun (CUN)How far from city center: 7 miles

Are you searching for flights from Chicago to Cancun?

Are you planning to travel to Cancun for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from Chicago. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Cancun and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Chicago to Cancun

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Mexico. At eDreams have you covered!

For flights from Chicago to Cancun, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Chicago to Cancun is $83. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Chicago to Cancun?

The most popular months to book a trip from Chicago to Cancun are September, October and May, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Chicago to Cancun?

The best time of the year to visit Cancun depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, December is the best month to fly to Cancun from Chicago in terms of searches from our customers, followed by November and October. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds July, September and April are the months with fewer searches for Chicago - Cancun.

How long does the flight from Chicago to Cancun take?

Flight length from Chicago to Cancun is around 03:49 hours on average, at an average distance of 2,333 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Chicago and Cancun?

The main route from Chicago to Cancun is: O'hare International Airport (ORD) to Cancun (CUN). The following airlines fly this route:

Spirit Airlines.

Frontier Airlines.

Volaris.

Which airlines fly from Chicago to Cancun?

The airlines that fly non-stop from Chicago to Cancun are:

United Airlines.
Aeromexico.
Spirit Airlines.

Aeromexico, stopping at Mexico City during at least 90 minutes.

Air Montenegro, with 640 minutes of layover in Mexico City.
Volaris, with 93 minutes scale in Mexico City.

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