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Wed, Aug 5
Chicago ORDCancún CUN
£106
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Fri, Aug 7
Chicago ORDCancún CUN
£113
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Tue, Aug 4
Chicago ORDCancún CUN
£118
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Mon, Aug 3
Chicago ORDCancún CUN
£118
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Sun, Aug 2
Chicago ORDCancún CUN
£118
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Tue, Jul 28
Chicago ORDCancún CUN
£128
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Fri, Aug 7 – Thu, Aug 13
Chicago ORDCancún CUN
£285
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Mon, Aug 3 – Thu, Aug 6
Chicago ORDCancún CUN
£323
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Sun, Aug 2 – Thu, Aug 6
Chicago ORDCancún CUN
£323
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Fri, Aug 7 – Wed, Aug 12
Chicago ORDCancún CUN
£332
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Fri, Aug 7 – Tue, Aug 11
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£335
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Tue, Jul 28 – Sat, Aug 1
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How much do flights to Cancún cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£106

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£408

Cheapest round-trip

£285

Average round-trip

£397

Nonstop flights in July

£162 – £318

Getting from Cancún airport to the city center

Fastest options: private transfer or taxi. Best value: ADO bus or colectivo shuttle.

Cancún is served by Cancún International Airport (CUN), located approximately 20 km southwest of the Hotel Zone and 25 km from downtown Cancún. As one of Mexico's busiest airports, it offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations including authorized taxis, private transfers, ADO buses, colectivo shuttles, and rental cars. Journey times vary depending on your final destination and traffic conditions, particularly during peak tourist seasons.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-45 min

MXN 100–120 (~USD 6–7)

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to downtown

20-40 min

MXN 600–900 (~USD 35–52); zone-based pricing

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-35 min

MXN 800–1500 (~USD 46–87); pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

families and groups

40-60 min

MXN 150–250 (~USD 9–15); shared van

when full (traffic dependent)

budget with flexibility

20-40 min

MXN 800–2000 (~USD 46–116) per day

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring the region

20-40 min

MXN 300–600 (~USD 17–35); pickup restrictions apply

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

Notes:

  • Prices in MXN; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Authorized airport taxis use zone-based fixed pricing. Purchase tickets at official booths inside the terminal.
  • Ride-hailing services face pickup restrictions at the airport; drivers may request meeting at designated areas.
  • ADO buses depart from outside Terminal 2, 3, and 4 with service to downtown Cancún bus station.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cancún

Depart from
O Hare International
Arrive to
Cancún International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
2333 km
Worth visiting
Chichen Itza - Tulum

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Chicago to Cancún in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
United Airlines
------23233
Volaris
------11212
Frontier Airlines
------11111
American Airlines
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Weekly flights: 25 totalDaily flights: 3.57 averageMost flights: Thursday 3 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
United Airlines
3223233
Volaris
2211212
Frontier Airlines
11---------1---
American Airlines
---------------------
Weekly flights: 32 totalDaily flights: 4.57 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
United Airlines
3223233
Volaris
21121------
Frontier Airlines
---11------11
American Airlines
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Weekly flights: 29 totalDaily flights: 4.14 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
United Airlines
3223233
Volaris
111---111
Frontier Airlines
1111111
American Airlines
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Weekly flights: 31 totalDaily flights: 4.43 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Cancún

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
VolarisVOIY4No
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
AeroMexicoAMXAMYes
VivaAerobusVIVVBNo
Allegiant AirAAYG4No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cancún

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January25°C22°C
February26°C22°C
March27°C23°C
April28°C24°C
May29°C25°C
June30°C26°C
July31°C26°C
August31°C26°C
September30°C26°C
October29°C25°C
November27°C24°C
December26°C23°C
Hottest Month
31°C
August
Coldest month
22°C
January
Sunny days
238
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
69%
31°C26°C
18 Jul
31°C26°C
Sunday
12 Jul
37%
32°C26°C
19 Jul
32°C26°C
Monday
13 Jul
19%
31°C26°C
20 Jul
31°C26°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
17%
31°C26°C
21 Jul
31°C25°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
68%
31°C26°C
22 Jul
31°C25°C
Thursday
16 Jul
77%
28°C25°C
23 Jul
32°C26°C
Friday
17 Jul
57%
31°C26°C
24 Jul
32°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, or Chicago Rockford International when they travel from Chicago to Cancún. The distance between Chicago and Cancún is 2333 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Volaris, Frontier Airlines, AeroMexico, VivaAerobus, and Allegiant Air. Chicago and Cancún have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Cancún, consider visiting Chichen Itza, and Tulum.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Cancún?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago and Cancún takes around 3.9 hours.
What is the flight distance between Chicago and Cancún?
The flight distance between Chicago and Cancún is 2333 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Cancún?
Several carriers operate flights between Chicago and Cancún. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Volaris, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Mexico City, London, Guadalajara, Morelia, New York, Orlando, León, Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston, Tampa, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Monterrey, Miami, Denver, Istanbul, Atlanta, Calgary, Puerto Vallarta.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cancún?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cancún and London, Mexico City, Tijuana, Toronto, Los Angeles, Calgary, Vancouver, Manchester, Oaxaca, Guatemala City, Guadalajara, San José, Monterrey, Edinburgh, Edmonton, Birmingham, Bogotá, Ciudad Juárez, Medellín, Madrid.
Which airports are there in Chicago?
Chicago is mainly served by O Hare International. But there are other airports nearby, including Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International.
What airports are near Chicago?
The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, Dane County Regional, South Bend International, General Mitchell International, Fort Wayne International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International, Muskegon County.
What airports are near Cancún?
The main airport in Cancún is Cancún International. It is also served by Cancún International.
Which airlines fly between Chicago and Cancún?
Currently, you can fly between Chicago and Cancún with Volaris, Frontier Airlines, AeroMexico, VivaAerobus, Allegiant Air.
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