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Cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Cancun

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration6 h and 40 mFlights between Chicago and Cancun take, on average, 6 h and 40 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£118Cheapest price for a flight between Chicago and Cancun found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Destination airportCancun International AirportFor the route from Chicago to Cancun

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Chicago to Cancun

Airlines flying this routeFrontier Airlines, Spirit AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Chicago to Cancun

One-way average Price£244The average price for a flight Chicago - Cancun at Opodo is £244, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data August is the most popular time to book a flight to Cancun when departing from Chicago

Distance: 1,429 mi

Chicago airports

O'hare International Airport (ORD)How far from city centre: 13 mi

Cancun airports

Cancun International Airport (CUN)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Book your Chicago to Cancun flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Chicago to Cancun (Mexico) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £118, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Chicago to Cancun takes roughly 6 h and 28 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Chicago–Cancun route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: O'hare International Airport (ORD)
Arrival airport: Cancun International Airport (CUN)

The weather in Cancun

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Cancun, temperatures average around 33ºC in the warmest months and roughly 21ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 34ºC
Lows: down to 21ºC
Hottest month: August
Coldest month: January
Driest month: April
Wettest month: September

Tips for cheaper flights from Chicago to Cancun

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Chicago to Cancun:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Cancun. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Chicago to Cancun

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Chicago to Cancun?

When you fly from Chicago to Cancun the average price is £244. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Chicago to Cancun at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Chicago to Cancun is 118 £. At Opodo 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 is the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Cancun?

The most popular months to book a flight from Chicago to Cancun are August, February and June, 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 go to Cancun when flying from Chicago depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, March is the top 1º month to fly to Cancun from Chicago in terms of searches from our customer, followed by February and July. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, September, May and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Chicago - Cancun.

How long does the flight take to go from Chicago to Cancun?

The total flight time between Chicago and Cancun is of around 6 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,429.2 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Cancun compared to Chicago?

While in Chicago temperatures can reach an average of 22º ºC in summer, Cancun can experience temperatures up to 29º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 25º ºC in Cancun, compared to the -3º ºC average in Chicago.

Which airports have flights between Chicago and Cancun?

The main airport route flying between Chicago and Cancun is: O'hare International Airport (ORD) to Cancun International Airport(CUN). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Chicago to Cancun?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Chicago to Cancun are:

American Airlines.
Frontier Airlines.

Volaris

American Airlines
Frontier Airlines

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