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6:00 am - 9:31 amORD-CUN
3h 31mnonstop
10:35 am - 2:47 pmCUN-ORD
4h 12mnonstop
$197Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Jul 14 - Wed, Jul 17
6:00 am - 9:32 amORD-CUN
3h 32mnonstop
10:49 am - 2:50 pmCUN-ORD
4h 01mnonstop
$198Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 4
1:20 pm - 7:54 pmORD-CUN
6h 34m1 stop
2:44 pm - 6:45 pmCUN-ORD
4h 01mnonstop
$285American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 27
8:27 am - 3:42 pmMDW-CUN
7h 15m1 stop
5:26 pm - 1:40 pmCUN-MDW
20h 14m1 stop
$305Frontier
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Wed, Jun 26 - Wed, Jul 3
7:36 pm - 3:42 pmMDW-CUN
20h 06m1 stop
7:54 am - 2:37 pmCUN-MDW
6h 43m1 stop
$326Frontier
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Tue, Jul 2 - Wed, Jul 10
10:46 am - 2:28 pmORD-CUN
3h 42mnonstop
11:35 am - 10:40 pmCUN-ORD
11h 05m1 stop
$335United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 29
9:10 pm - 12:34 pmORD-CUN
15h 24m1 stop
5:30 am - 7:55 pmCUN-ORD
14h 25m1 stop
$340United Airlines
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Sat, Oct 26 - Sat, Nov 2
8:20 am - 2:59 pmORD-CUN
6h 39m1 stop
10:30 am - 7:19 pmCUN-ORD
8h 49m1 stop
$348American Airlines
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Mon, Oct 21 - Fri, Nov 1
6:00 am - 7:53 pmMDW-CUN
13h 53m1 stop
8:15 am - 9:44 pmCUN-MDW
13h 29m1 stop
$378Aeromexico
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Sat, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 21
10:11 am - 8:53 pmMDW-CUN
9h 42m1 stop
2:48 pm - 9:44 pmCUN-MDW
7h 56m1 stop
$459Aeromexico
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Sat, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 16
6:00 am - 9:31 amORD-CUN
3h 31mnonstop
$88Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jul 9
5:00 am - 11:20 amORD-CUN
6h 20m1 stop
$89Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4
10:35 am - 7:20 pmORD-CUN
8h 45m1 stop
$115United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1
5:57 pm - 7:26 amMDW-CUN
13h 29m1 stop
$128Frontier
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Thu, Jun 13
7:36 pm - 3:42 pmMDW-CUN
20h 06m1 stop
$129Frontier
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Tue, Jun 25
5:15 am - 11:37 amORD-CUN
6h 22m1 stop
$134American Airlines
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Fri, May 31
10:35 am - 7:20 pmORD-CUN
8h 45m1 stop
$135United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1
7:00 am - 10:57 amORD-CUN
3h 57mnonstop
$156Volaris
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Mon, Jun 3
6:49 pm - 10:45 amORD-CUN
15h 56m1 stop
$160American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 2
10:41 pm - 1:02 pmMDW-CUN
14h 21m1 stop
$318Volaris
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Sat, Aug 31
6:00 am - 9:32 amORD-CUN
3h 32mnonstop
6:05 pm - 10:01 amCUN-ORD
15h 56m1 stop
$236Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Tue, Jun 4
6:00 am - 9:32 amORD-CUN
3h 32mnonstop
6:05 pm - 9:55 amCUN-ORD
15h 50m1 stop
$238Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Mon, Jun 3
12:45 pm - 10:07 pmORD-CUN
9h 22m1 stop
12:20 pm - 4:19 pmCUN-ORD
3h 59mnonstop
$293United Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Thu, Jun 6
5:15 am - 11:37 amORD-CUN
6h 22m1 stop
12:00 pm - 7:40 pmCUN-ORD
7h 40m1 stop
$298American Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Mon, Jun 3
10:42 am - 2:28 pmORD-CUN
3h 46mnonstop
3:38 pm - 7:35 pmCUN-ORD
3h 57mnonstop
$303United Airlines
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Sun, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 4
8:40 am - 12:20 pmORD-CUN
3h 40mnonstop
12:40 pm - 7:33 pmCUN-ORD
6h 53m1 stop
$325American Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Wed, Jun 5
9:53 pm - 8:26 amMDW-CUN
10h 33m1 stop
11:39 am - 1:32 pmCUN-MDW
25h 53m1 stop
$335Frontier
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Sun, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 4
7:23 pm - 12:56 pmMDW-CUN
17h 33m1 stop
11:39 am - 1:32 pmCUN-MDW
25h 53m1 stop
$337Frontier
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Fri, May 31 - Tue, Jun 4
8:45 pm - 12:40 pmMDW-CUN
15h 55m2 stops
8:31 pm - 9:47 amCUN-MDW
13h 16m1 stop
$1,012Volaris
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Sun, Jun 2 - Fri, Jun 14
8:45 pm - 9:04 amMDW-CUN
12h 19m1 stop
10:04 pm - 9:47 amCUN-MDW
11h 43m1 stop
$1,185Volaris
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Fri, May 31 - Fri, Jun 7
6:00 am - 9:31 amORD-CUN
3h 31mnonstop
10:35 am - 2:47 pmCUN-ORD
4h 12mnonstop
$197Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Jul 14 - Wed, Jul 17
6:00 am - 9:31 amORD-CUN
3h 31mnonstop
10:35 am - 2:47 pmCUN-ORD
4h 12mnonstop
$198Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jul 8 - Fri, Jul 12
6:00 am - 9:31 amORD-CUN
3h 31mnonstop
10:35 am - 2:47 pmCUN-ORD
4h 12mnonstop
$199Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jul 8 - Fri, Jul 12
6:00 am - 9:31 amORD-CUN
3h 31mnonstop
10:49 am - 2:49 pmCUN-ORD
4h 00mnonstop
$201Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Aug 13 - Fri, Aug 23
7:03 am - 10:59 amORD-CUN
3h 56mnonstop
10:35 am - 2:47 pmCUN-ORD
4h 12mnonstop
Mon, Jun 24 - Thu, Jun 27
7:09 am - 11:03 amORD-CUN
3h 54mnonstop
10:49 am - 2:49 pmCUN-ORD
4h 00mnonstop
Thu, Aug 15 - Wed, Aug 28
10:42 am - 2:28 pmORD-CUN
3h 46mnonstop
3:38 pm - 7:35 pmCUN-ORD
3h 57mnonstop
$303United Airlines
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Sun, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 4
7:00 am - 10:57 amORD-CUN
3h 57mnonstop
12:12 pm - 4:20 pmCUN-ORD
4h 08mnonstop
$385Frontier
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Sat, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 4
9:28 am - 1:14 pmORD-CUN
3h 46mnonstop
12:20 pm - 4:19 pmCUN-ORD
3h 59mnonstop
$392United Airlines
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Mon, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 17
7:03 am - 10:59 amORD-CUN
3h 56mnonstop
4:35 pm - 8:46 pmCUN-ORD
4h 11mnonstop
$404Frontier
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Tue, Jun 18 - Wed, Jun 19

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 Chicago to Cancún flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago to Cancún.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to Cancún cost $82 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Cancún. On average, the best prices are found if you fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Cancún. The average price for a return flight for this route is $160.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Cancún?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Cancún clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Cancún on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago to Cancún. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Cancún?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago 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 to Cancún is January, where tickets cost $301 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets is $522 and $394 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Cancún?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago 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 to Cancún, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Cancún?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Spirit Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $88. KAYAK users also found Chicago to Cancún round-trip flights on Spirit Airlines from $197 and on American Airlines from $285.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Chicago and Cancún?

American Airlines connects Chicago to Cancún with up to 2 flights per day and both Southwest and United Airlines also offer 2 flights per day.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago and Cancún?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago to Cancún.
There are 5 airlines that fly nonstop from Chicago 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 Frontier at $28 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

How many flights are there between Chicago and Cancún per day?

Each day, there are between 7 and 9 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in Cancún, with an average flight time of 3h 42m. The most common departure time is 10:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 56 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago 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 are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Cancún take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to Cancún from Chicago is typically 3h 31m. The journey crosses a distance of 1,440 miles.

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

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

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago to Cancún jets off at 1:00 pm and lands at 4:40 pm.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$88
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 47% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Cancún

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.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Cancun

  • Are there any services for passengers with limited mobility at the CUN upon arrival?

    Disabled passengers and travelers with limited mobility arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN) from Chicago will have their needs catered for. Cancun Airport Transportation provides vehicles with special ramps, making it easier for those on wheelchairs to board them, regardless of whether the wheelchairs are manual or electrical.

  • Are there currency exchange services at CUN?

    Upon arrival at Cancun International Airport (CUN) from Chicago, you’ll have plenty of outlets to convert your dollars into Mexican Pesos. Several banks and credit unions, including Globo Cambio, run their ATMs at this establishment. You can locate these money exchange counters in Terminals 1, 2 and 3 in the arrivals halls.

  • Which is the best way to get to the Mayan Ruins of Chichén Itzá from Cancun International Airport (CUN)?

    Mayan Ruins of Chichén Itzá lies approximately 120 miles from Cancun International Airport (CUN). You can get there via various transportation options, including taxis, rental cars, and buses. However, consider riding the ADO Bus if you’re commuting on a budget. It departs at 8:45 am every day and takes about 3h to reach this archaeological site.

  • How can I move between terminals at Cancun International Airport (CUN)?

    Cancun International Airport (CUN) has three terminals, 1, 2, and 3, for passenger flights, with T3 serving as the main international terminal for flights from the US. A free shuttle connects all the terminals, with the service departing every 20min.

  • Are there any nonstop flights between Chicago and Cancun?

    Since Cancun is such a popular vacation destination for those dealing with cold Chicago winters, there are several nonstop options to get you to this amazing resort city. United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines all offer nonstop service from Chicago O'Hare International Airport while Southwest Airlines offers nonstop service from Chicago Midway Airport.

  • Is there a hotel located near Cancun International Airport?

    A convenient option that is typically well-known to travelers coming from Chicago is the Courtyard by Marriott Cancun Airport. The hotel sits just a couple of miles from the entrance to the airport and offers a complimentary shuttle to and from the airport.

  • Is there a good public transportation option to get from downtown Chicago to Chicago O'Hare International Airport?

    A great option is the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Blue Line train that offers 24h service from downtown Chicago to the airport. The fare to ride the train is around $2.50.

  • Is there a bus that will take me from Cancun Airport to downtown Cancun?

    The Cancun Airport Shuttle offers service from all of the terminal buildings at Cancun Airport and will take you to the downtown bus station in Cancun. The fare to ride the bus is around $5.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Cancún?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Cancún was $88 for a one-way ticket and $197 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Cancún?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Cancún?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using one of these airports: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare Intl, or Chicago Greater Rockford. You will be landing at Cancun.

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

    American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, and Aeromexico offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Cancun flight route.

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

    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 Cancun?

    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 Cancun?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Cancun on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Cancún, Delta or Aeromexico?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Cancún are Delta and Aeromexico. With an average price for the route of $506 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Aeromexico is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $508 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 Cancun.

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

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

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

    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 Cancun 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 Cancun?

    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 Cancun 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 $123 or less one-way and $133 or less round-trip.
  • Travelers flying from Chicago to Cancun will be glad to know that Cancun International Airport (CUN) features multiple lounges accessible to any traveler, provided you pay for the day’s pass. They include Mera Business Lounges in Terminals 2, 3, and 4, Aeromexico Salon Premier in Terminal 2, and The Lounge by Global Lounge Network in Terminal 2.
  • If you are departing via Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), remember that the facility features a road system connecting the terminal and the secure area. A pedestrian bridge offers an easy passage for travelers from one building to the other. Still, you’ll need clearance by the security before transiting from the terminal to the concourse.
  • Frontier Airlines flying between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) allows you to bring your four-legged friend in the cabin. Among the pets allowed in the cabin are rabbits, cats, and dogs. In addition, the pets must bear relevant health documentation and valid vaccination certificates, and you must lock them in their cages. Remember to check with the airline regarding any updates or changes in their pet policy.
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) sits about 10.7 miles from the city center of Chicago. Several public transportation options ply between the two destinations. However, the best way to get to MDW from downtown Chicago is via the Orange Line train. The train regularly runs along this stretch, covering the distance in about 25min.
  • For the prayerful travelers who want to have a private moment with their maker before their voyage from Chicago to Cancun, note that ORD has a dedicated prayer suite at your disposal. The chapel is tucked away from the noisy terminals in Terminal 2, Mezzanine level, atop Delta Air Lines ticket desks.
  • If you are looking for a place to relax before your flight to Cancun, there are a number of airlines that offer lounges at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. These include four United Club locations found in Terminals One and Two as well as three Admiral's Club locations found in Terminal Three.
  • If someone will be dropping you off before your flight to Cancun at Chicago Midway Airport, they can do so in front of any terminal concourse. When arriving at the airport, simply follow the signs to the departures area, which will lead you to the upper level roadway. All of the terminals are handicap accessible.
  • A unique feature of Cancun Airport is that in order to use a taxi service, it must be pre-arranged before your arrival. Taxis can be booked online and there are wheelchair-accessible taxis that are available if needed.
  • If you want to rent a car upon arrival in Cancun, you'll be glad to know that all of the major car rental companies operate at this location. The rental car center at Cancun Airport is the largest in the area and it's open 24h per day for your convenience. The car rental counters are found in the arrivals hall of Terminal 3.
  • For mothers that are nursing young children, Chicago O'Hare International Airport offers mother's rooms in each terminal building. All of the mother's rooms feature very comfortable seating, electrical outlets, a diaper changing surface, and a sink.
  • Just because you're traveling to the airport does not mean you need to leave your technology behind. The Chicago Midway Airport offers free Wi-Fi as well as several charging stations found throughout the terminal buildings and plenty of power outlets in waiting areas.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Cancún?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Cancun, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago to Cancun

Monday

American Airlines, Emirates, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Emirates, +4 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, +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

Monday

American Airlines, Emirates, Frontier, +4 more

American Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Emirates, Frontier, +4 more

American Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Emirates, Frontier, +4 more

American Airlines, Emirates, +5 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 5 airlines serving 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10799 reviews
6.7Food
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.2Comfort
7.1Entertainment
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There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2024ORD - LGA
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There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

Standard flight experience, but there is only power at the seat to row 20 on the aircraft, on my initial check in it did not say that was the case

Energetic crew - flight full of swiftied going to Taylor's opening show in Paris! Long lines for bathroom made out kind of suck though

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Last minute gate change nearly caused us to miss our flight. Change was not announced or displayed in the main board at the old gate. Terrible communication. When we landed we had to wait 20 minutes because there was another plane at the assigned gate. Not the crew’s fault, but adding 20 minutes to a 45 minute flight sucked.

Nothing beats ANA customer service on my opinion. Maybe because of their Japanese culture (and food). Arigatō

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

Flight delayed for 2 hours due to a part. The plane sat waiting for boarding for a long time and during final preflight inspection the issue was found. Why not do the preflight inspection sooner if you know the plane is being used?

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

It was spectacular. I had basic Economy and was given so much space and their seats lean back so far. Staff was superb, food was superb, everything was superb, Finnair is Fantastic.

Ac was broken so we deplaned, waited 2 hours, taxiing for takeoff they said the plane would not fly so we went back to the gate and got a new plane which took another hour. In all a 4 hour delay for an 80 min flight.

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Because I can’t stand very long in one place, I was allowed to reword.

We were delayed bc ground crew gave the flight crew the wrong paperwork. We taxiied to the runway then back to the gate to get the correct paperwork that no one bothered reviewing the first time we pushed back. Boarding was rude and stressful like it always is. Gate agents and flight attendants are all over 55 years of age, embittered by years of underpayment From AA leading to their passive agressive bitchiness for no reason.

Boarding time was easy & quick. Crew was excellent. In-flight entertainment was great/easy. Seats are too small and not enough room between rows: felt like a sardine/very cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Had technical issue which delayed the flight period. Flight crew knew there was 5 passengers that the connecting flight was within 15 minutes once at the gate. Rather than identify the 5 passengers to assure they got first. The flight attended mentioned it but didn't assist to assure passengers with connecting flights off first. This caused a hardship and our party of 3 missed the connecting flight.

Overall good flight. The flight attendants were annoying and unfriendly. They would ask me to grab someone else’s trash can just waiting until the person woke up or after the flight is done. It’s not my job to pick up someone else’s trash. Especially when it’s not easily reachable.

The WiFi tv wasn’t working. The flight was over sold and moved several times. The gate assignment appeared on the screens right as we were supposed to board. Because of the flight being over sold we were almost stuck in Cancun for a couple of a days. The flight attendants were unfriendly and would wake you up to pick up other people’s trash.

The reason we chose Volaris to fly from LAX to Mazatlan, Mexico was because of the DATES and TIMES for the NON-STOP flights. When those flights got Totally Changed that was UNACCEPTABLE ! ! ! Also, when my husband Died unexpectedly, the Only statement that Customer Service kept repeating was "they would only offer Credit on a future flight". REALLY?! Volaris was only going to offer CREDIT on another flight to a DEAD PERSON ! ! !

Service of the person who gave us the boarding pass

Overall good but we had a minor scare when a wind shear caused the plane to re take off on the first landing attempt. The crew handled it well and we landed safely on the second attempt

It was unfortunate that I paid more than $120 one way to carry on my luggage to only have to have them checked baggage. We board the flight and there’s a lot of overhead space. They checked our bags in Group 2 but Group 3 was able to board with their luggage. I would not fly Volaris again. The flight attendance on the plane was very nice but the employees at the gate prior to boarding was very rude.

For the price, you pretty much can't beat this airlines. As far as comfort, you could do a lot better, but it'll cost you. Over all cheapest way to get from point A to point B.

To many extra fees, poor customer service and very uncomfortable flight. No leg room and seat wont recline.

I am disabled and was unable to get any assistance from Volaris. I had to wait in line at front desk for 45 minutes, I am by myself, and unable to stand. When I got to front desk check in, they had no assistance for me. I did however, have wheelchair assistance when I arrived in Mexico City. Thank God for that!

It was horrible, our flight back was overbooked and had to take a flight 12hours later in the day but to LAX. Volaris is horrible.

No food not even water offered unless you buy it and no usb in the seat but other than that everything was good

Because our flight from marsh Harbor to Fort Lauderdale was over three hours delayed it caused us to miss our flight in Fort Lauderdale. Because we missed that flight, it cost us nearly $100 apiece for four different travelers which totaled nearly $400. We are seeking a reimbursement for the flight that we missed in Fort Lauderdale Florida.

Flight expected to leave at 6:40 pm ended leaving at 8:00 am the following day. I slept in a cold airport. Never again Spirit for me…

Flight was cancelled just 6 days before. No more flights that day, and the following date was sold out. Had to obtain a refund and buy more expensive flights on another airline.

The flight was on time and nice as always for me with spirit but the cabin crew were not good. They left the lights on on a red eye for the entire flight.

This was the return leg of my journey with Spirit Airlines. Despite its reputation, I found no issues as it got me from point A to B safely and without delay, especially with no mechanical delays, which is fantastic in my book! The staff, from ground crew to cabin crew, were all pleasant and hassle-free. The flight was smooth from takeoff to landing. I have absolutely no complaints about this no-frills airline!

I got a one-way, last-minute nonstop flight from PDX to BWI for only $125. Yes, I got nicked $79 more for a checked suitcase and $89 more for the BIG SEAT option, but it was worth it, even with $4.50 for coffee and $10 for a snack (the latter no different than any other airline). The grand total was still less flying on any other airline.

It was the worst ever, i will be filing a lawsuit to get a refund. Our flight was delayed 4 hours so we would miss our connecting flight, we were not rebooked to our destination the same day, we were not offered any options to get home on the same day despite being clear that we absolutely cannot get stranded at night due to family, we were forced to book our own flights on a different airline to get home, and spririt is refusing a refund because our flight wasn't cancelled, only delayed. oh yeah, and they lost our luggage on the first part of the trip and you cannot get a hold of customer service when anything goes wrong, on hold for 30+ minutes. and their app breaks so you can't use that either.

My flight was cancelled!!! I had to spend 200.00 on another flight!!

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

It was ridiculously hard to check in for the flight, and Frontier charged us a LOT of money to have a carry on suitcase, and then told everyone we could not carry on bags and had to check them through at the gate, and didn't refund the extra money we paid to have the suitcase as carry on.

I had a terrible experience with Frontier. I arrived before the 60 minute cut off and was told that Frontier has a two hour window for bags. I was then told the next available flight wasn’t until the end of the day (I had booked a 6am flight). I took a look around and saw other people being told that they could not board their flights or that they had to pay additional fees. I opted to rebook on American Airlines. There’s absolutely no straightforward way to contact Frontier, so this ticket was a complete waste of money. Oh - and the kicker is that the lady lied about the two hour cut off.

Frontier won’t help you at the airport without paying $25. Carry on was $75. Then you get on the plain and every beverage or snack is also a charge. Seats are hard and real packed in. I would never fly them again.

Worst experience I have seen. The flight was cancelled without any reason.

My experience with frontier staff at the Denver airport was absolutely horrible. The manager on duty was even worst if was the worst experience I have ever had, I have never been treated so poorly as a customer in my life! The staff was extremely rude, eye rolls and attitude and then refusal to help me at all. I wish I could never fly frontier again that’s how horrible it was!

The Frontier app wasn’t working. So I could not pay for a carry on the week prior to flying. They charged me 99$ at the gate to carry on a duffle bag.

Good for the price. My only complaint is that the pilot should keep the air flowing while passengers are waiting to getting out of airplane.

Plane could have been more on time. More leg room .

I arrived 1 hour prior to boarding, and they said I was too late for a domestic flight. First time I heard that :-(

Check in online was easy. Seats aren’t very comfortable

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