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Cheap flights from Chicago to Cancun from $122 MDW, ORD, RFD → CUN

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)

The cheapest return found recently is $399 with Viva Aerobus, 3 Apr 2027 – 17 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $122 with Viva Aerobus, 1 Apr 2027, found 4 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$122, found 4 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$399, 3 Apr 2027 to 17 Apr 2027
Usual return price
$404 to $468
Cheapest month to fly
January 2027, return fares from $330 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $404 to $468.

Cheapest return found recently

$399

3 Apr 2027 – 17 Apr 2027 · Viva Aerobus

O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)

Leaves 2:05 a.m. · Return leaves 10:35 p.m. · 33 h 55 min of travel, both ways together

out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$627

11 Mar 2027 – 18 Mar 2027 · Frontier Airlines

O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)

Leaves 7:29 a.m. · Return leaves 2:38 p.m. · 8 h 23 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $399 3 Apr 2027 – 17 Apr 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $330 20 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $251 to $388.

At $399, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates from 15 Nov to 25 Aug 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 14-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 3 Apr 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

89 fares on 11 departure dates

15 Nov – 22 Nov: $460, found 6 days ago18 Nov – 27 Nov: $479, found 7 days ago22 Nov – 25 Nov: $457, found 7 days ago5 Dec – 8 Dec: $431, found 7 days ago20 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027: $330, found 3 days ago26 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027: $332, found 7 days ago11 Mar 2027 – 18 Mar 2027: $409, found 2 days ago28 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027: $577, found 4 days ago3 Apr 2027 – 17 Apr 2027: $399, found 2 days ago24 Aug 2027 – 30 Aug 2027: $421, found 6 days ago25 Aug 2027 – 30 Aug 2027: $475, found 6 days agoNovDecJanMarAprAug
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
15 Nov – 22 Nov$460VolarisO'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Nov – 27 Nov$479Air CanadaO'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Nov – 25 Nov$457Air CanadaO'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
5 Dec – 8 Dec$431Air CanadaO'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027$330VolarisO'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
26 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027$332VolarisO'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Mar 2027 – 18 Mar 2027$409Viva AerobusO'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
28 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027$577VolarisO'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
3 Apr 2027 – 17 Apr 2027$399Viva AerobusO'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
24 Aug 2027 – 30 Aug 2027$421VolarisO'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Aug 2027 – 30 Aug 2027$475VolarisO'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $330.

November 2026From $4573 departure dates22 Nov – 25 Nov · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $4311 departure date5 Dec – 8 Dec · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $330Cheapest seen2 departure dates20 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
March 2027From $4092 departure dates11 Mar 2027 – 18 Mar 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
April 2027From $3991 departure date3 Apr 2027 – 17 Apr 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
August 2027From $4212 departure dates24 Aug 2027 – 30 Aug 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $122 to $133.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$122

1 Apr 2027 · Viva Aerobus

O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)

Leaves 2:05 a.m. · 12 h 45 min trip

1 stop

found 4 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

None seen yet.

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $122 1 Apr 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 46 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $122 to $192.

At $122, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the low end of that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates from 1 Apr 2027 to 8 Sept 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 3 other departure dates within 3 days of 1 Apr 2027, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

19 fares on 6 departure dates

1 Apr 2027: $122, found 4 days ago2 Apr 2027: $133, found 4 days ago3 Apr 2027: $122, found 4 days ago4 Apr 2027: $133, found 4 days ago5 Apr 2027: $122, found 4 days ago8 Sept 2027: $253, found 7 days agoAprSep
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
1 Apr 2027$122Viva AerobusO'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
2 Apr 2027$133Viva AerobusO'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
3 Apr 2027$122Viva AerobusO'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
4 Apr 2027$133Viva AerobusO'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
5 Apr 2027$122Viva AerobusO'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
8 Sept 2027$253AeromexicoO'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

April 2027 is the cheapest month — from $122.

April 2027From $122Cheapest seen5 departure dates1 Apr 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
September 2027From $2531 departure date8 Sept 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Chicago to Cancun

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Chicago to Cancun?

Return

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 30% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$472$414+43%22
7–13 days$424$363+28%30
14–29 days$406$331+23%38
30–59 days$336$279+2%35
60–89 days$366$251+11%46
90–179 days$331$279Cheapest seen49
180+ days$408$388+23%35

One-way

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (46 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
30–59 days$169$169+16%13
60–89 days$203$174+39%10
90–179 days$146$122Cheapest seen38
180+ days$183$158+25%16

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 3 Apr 2027 – 17 Apr 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Chicago to Cancun?

The cheapest return found recently is $399 with Viva Aerobus, 3 Apr 2027 to 17 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $330 with Volaris, 20 Jan 2027 to 30 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $404 to $468.

How much is a one-way flight from Chicago to Cancun?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $122 with Viva Aerobus, 1 Apr 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $122 to $133.

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

January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $330, 20 Jan 2027 to 30 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. April 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $122, 1 Apr 2027, found 4 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Cancun?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 30% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 46 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Cancun?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $627 with Frontier Airlines, 11 Mar 2027 to 18 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Cancun?

The cheapest one-way found recently, with Viva Aerobus on 1 Apr 2027, takes 12 h 45 min with 1 stop.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Cancun?

Between 15 Nov and 25 Aug 2027, Volaris has the cheapest return on 6 of the 11 departure dates we hold, Air Canada on 3 and Viva Aerobus on 2. Between 1 Apr 2027 and 8 Sept 2027, Viva Aerobus has the cheapest one-way on 5 of the 6 departure dates we hold, and Aeromexico on 1.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work