What airlines fly to Cancún?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Spirit Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cancún from Illinois according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Cancún. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Cancún on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Illinois to Cancún on average per week?

As of January 2026, there are 81 flights per week flying from Illinois to Cancún. The most common day of the week flights depart is Sun, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from Illinois to Cancún on average per day?

As of January 2026, 11 flights take off from Illinois and land in Cancún each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 8:00AM, with 100% of daily flights taking off at noon.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Illinois to Cancun?

Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Cancun

How long does it take to fly to Cancún?

Flight times from Illinois to Cancún vary, but if you’re flying out of Chicago and flying into Cancún (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 3h 40m on average. Another popular route from Illinois to Cancún is flying from Moline to Cancún, which will take roughly 6h 03m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Cancun Airport?

Prices for flights from Illinois to Cancun Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Cancun Airport?

As of January 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Cancun Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Cancun Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Cancun Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cancun Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cancun Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cancun Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:58 pm - 3:01 pm

ORD

CUN

14h 03m

1 stop

11:59 am - 2:53 pm

CUN

ORD

3h 54mnonstop

$220Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 26 - Wed, Feb 4

8:43 pm - 12:16 pm

ORD

CUN

14h 33m

1 stop

11:59 am - 2:53 pm

CUN

ORD

3h 54mnonstop

$221Spirit Airlines

Mon, Jan 26 - Wed, Feb 4

7:54 pm - 9:48 am

MDW

CUN

13h 54m

1 stop

10:39 am - 6:34 pm

CUN

MDW

7h 55m

1 stop

$249Volaris

Sun, Mar 8 - Fri, Mar 13

6:54 pm - 9:48 am

MDW

CUN

13h 54m

1 stop

10:39 am - 6:34 pm

CUN

MDW

7h 55m

1 stop

$261Volaris

Sat, Mar 7 - Wed, Mar 11

6:25 am - 3:22 pm

MDW

CUN

7h 57m

1 stop

3:07 pm - 6:13 pm

CUN

MDW

4h 06mnonstop

$277Frontier

Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 7

8:17 pm - 8:51 am

STL

CUN

11h 34m

1 stop

11:42 am - 2:09 pm

CUN

STL

3h 27mnonstop

$280Frontier

Sat, Feb 21 - Tue, Feb 24

6:55 pm - 11:49 am

PIA

CUN

15h 54m

1 stop

12:49 pm - 11:25 pm

CUN

PIA

11h 36m

1 stop

$370American Airlines

Mon, Feb 16 - Thu, Feb 19

6:55 pm - 11:49 am

PIA

CUN

15h 54m

1 stop

3:09 pm - 11:56 pm

CUN

PIA

9h 47m

2 stops

$375American Airlines

Mon, Feb 16 - Thu, Feb 19

5:20 pm - 11:05 am

MLI

CUN

16h 45m

1 stop

4:45 pm - 10:24 pm

CUN

MLI

6h 39m

1 stop

$380Delta

Sat, Feb 7 - Fri, Feb 13

5:05 pm - 3:25 pm

MLI

CUN

21h 20m

2 stops

4:45 pm - 10:24 pm

CUN

MLI

6h 39m

1 stop

$385Delta

Sun, Feb 8 - Fri, Feb 13

Frontier flights from Illinois to Cancún

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Frontier

Mar 7

MDW9:00 amChicago Midway

4h 02m

CUN2:02 pmCancun

Mar 14

CUN2:07 pmCancun

4h 07m

MDW6:14 pmChicago Midway

$232

Frontier

Jan 18

ORD6:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

4h 04m

CUN11:49 amCancun

Jan 24

CUN11:40 amCancun

4h 09m

ORD2:49 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$244

Frontier

Jan 23

ORD7:11 amChicago O'Hare Intl

4h 08m

CUN12:19 pmCancun

Jan 26

CUN11:40 amCancun

4h 09m

ORD2:49 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$247

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Aeromexico

Feb 25

MDW12:45 pmChicago Midway

7h 26m

1 stop

CUN9:11 pmCancun

Mar 4

CUN4:45 pmCancun

6h 46m

1 stop

MDW10:31 pmChicago Midway

$300

Aeromexico

Feb 26

MDW10:49 amChicago Midway

9h 22m

1 stop

CUN9:11 pmCancun

Mar 5

CUN6:01 amCancun

12h 44m

2 stops

MDW5:45 pmChicago Midway

$306

Aeromexico

Jan 24

MDW10:46 amChicago Midway

9h 34m

1 stop

CUN9:20 pmCancun

Jan 30

CUN12:15 pmCancun

6h 14m

1 stop

MDW5:29 pmChicago Midway

$327

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ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

11:58 pm-3:01 pm

1 stop14h 03m

Cancun

Wed 2/4

11:59 am-2:53 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

$220

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

8:43 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop14h 33m

Cancun

Wed 2/4

11:59 am-2:53 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

$221

ChicagoCancún

MDW - CUN

MDWCUN

Chicago Midway

Sun 3/8

7:54 pm-9:48 am

1 stop13h 54m

Cancun

Fri 3/13

10:39 am-6:34 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$249

ChicagoCancún

MDW - CUN

MDWCUN

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/7

6:54 pm-9:48 am

1 stop13h 54m

Cancun

Wed 3/11

10:39 am-6:34 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$261

ChicagoCancún

MDW - CUN

MDWCUN

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/28

6:25 am-3:22 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Cancun

Sat 3/7

3:07 pm-6:13 pm

Nonstop4h 06m

$277

St. LouisCancún

STL - CUN

STLCUN

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 2/21

8:17 pm-8:51 am

1 stop11h 34m

Cancun

Tue 2/24

11:42 am-2:09 pm

Nonstop3h 27m

$280

PeoriaCancún

PIA - CUN

PIACUN

Greater Peoria

Mon 2/16

6:55 pm-11:49 am

1 stop15h 54m

Cancun

Thu 2/19

12:49 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop11h 36m

$370

PeoriaCancún

PIA - CUN

PIACUN

Greater Peoria

Mon 2/16

6:55 pm-11:49 am

1 stop15h 54m

Cancun

Thu 2/19

3:09 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops9h 47m

$375

MolineCancún

MLI - CUN

MLICUN

Moline Quad-City

Sat 2/7

5:20 pm-11:05 am

1 stop16h 45m

Cancun

Fri 2/13

4:45 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$380

MolineCancún

MLI - CUN

MLICUN

Moline Quad-City

Sun 2/8

5:05 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Cancun

Fri 2/13

4:45 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$385

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cancún?

If you don’t want to visit Cancún in September, then you should wait until July to fly from Illinois, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $391.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cancún?

The cheapest day to depart from Illinois to Cancún is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $415. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Thursday because tickets tend to average around $509. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Cancún.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cancún?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cancún is in the afternoon. Flights from Illinois to Cancún during this time can be as low as $460. Flights to Cancún are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $653. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Illinois to Cancun flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cancún from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cancún for around $441 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cancún from Illinois for as low as $367 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Illinois to Cancun flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Illinois to Cancun flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found	$127
Fastest flight time	3h 00m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Cancún	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Cancún from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $127. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Cancún found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $299.

The fastest flight from Illinois to Cancún takes 3h 00m

Direct flights go from Illinois to Cancún every day.

There is 1 airport in Cancún. From Illinois there are direct flights to Cancun (CUN).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Cancun Airport?
Prices for flights from Illinois to Cancun Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Cancun Airport?
As of January 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Cancun Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Cancun Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Cancun Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cancun Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cancun Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cancun Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Illinois to Cancún?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Illinois and Cancún, the leading plane model is Airbus A321neo, making up 22.82% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737-800 with 14.97%, Boeing 777 with 14.27%, and Boeing 737 MAX 9 with 13.37%.

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Aeromexico	PriceFrom $145	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,596 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights
Volaris	PriceFrom $161	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 1,170 reviews	Search Volaris flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $161	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,152 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $168	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,039 reviews	Search Delta flights
Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $173	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,305 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cancún?

If you don’t want to visit Cancún in September, then you should wait until July to fly from Illinois, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $391.

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What cabin class options are available on Illinois to Cancun flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Illinois to Cancun flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Illinois to Cancún flights?

You could potentially save up to 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to Cancún flight.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Illinois to Cancun?

Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Cancun

What airlines fly to Cancún?

How many flights depart from Illinois to Cancún on average per day?

As of January 2026, 11 flights take off from Illinois and land in Cancún each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 8:00AM, with 100% of daily flights taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from Illinois to Cancún on average per week?

As of January 2026, there are 81 flights per week flying from Illinois to Cancún. The most common day of the week flights depart is Sun, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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