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$97+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Cancún (CUN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CUN
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Cancún

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/46:05 am
ORD
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CUN
Nonstop3h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/1110:40 am
CUN
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ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$229
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/226:05 am
ORD
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CUN
Nonstop3h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/2511:59 am
CUN
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/1$230
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2111:59 pm
ORD
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CUN
1 stop14h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/2511:59 am
CUN
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ORD
Nonstop3h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$231
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/156:05 am
ORD
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CUN
Nonstop3h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 2/2010:13 am
CUN
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ORD
1 stop10h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$232
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/76:05 am
ORD
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CUN
Nonstop3h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1210:40 am
CUN
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ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/86:00 am
ORD
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CUN
1 stop10h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/1111:59 am
CUN
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ORD
Nonstop3h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$236
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/161:20 am
ORD
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CUN
1 stop9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/2010:13 am
CUN
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ORD
1 stop10h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/86:00 am
ORD
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CUN
1 stop10h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/1310:13 am
CUN
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ORD
1 stop8h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$238
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/711:59 pm
ORD
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CUN
1 stop14h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/1111:59 am
CUN
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$239
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/158:42 pm
ORD
-
CUN
1 stop14h 18m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 2/1911:59 am
CUN
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/1$240
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/288:42 pm
ORD
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CUN
1 stop14h 18m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/31:25 pm
CUN
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ORD
1 stop11h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$241
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/76:54 pm
MDW
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CUN
1 stop13h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/143:07 pm
CUN
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MDW
Nonstop4h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$255

Find flight deals from Illinois to Cancún

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Cancún flight deals. Data was last updated February 3, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$229
(Expedia)

One-way from

$97
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$437

Good round-trip deal

$332 or less

Good one-way deal

$134 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Cancún that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Cancún that are best for you.

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ChicagoCancún

MDW - CUN

MDWCUN

Chicago Midway

Sun 3/8

4:35 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Cancun

Thu 3/12

8:30 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$293

ChicagoCancún

MDW - CUN

MDWCUN

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/5

4:05 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Cancun

Mon 3/9

8:30 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$303

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

12:15 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Cancun

Mon 3/16

5:05 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$328

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

8:50 am-4:25 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Cancun

Sat 3/7

8:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$336

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

7:10 am-8:02 pm

2 stops12h 52m

Cancun

Tue 3/17

2:10 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$336

ChicagoCancún

MDW - CUN

MDWCUN

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/23

10:45 am-8:20 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Cancun

Wed 3/25

10:50 am-5:54 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$338

ChicagoCancún

MDW - CUN

MDWCUN

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/7

6:25 am-9:20 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Cancun

Tue 2/10

8:00 am-5:29 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$338

ChicagoCancún

MDW - CUN

MDWCUN

Chicago Midway

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Cancun

Wed 2/25

8:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$338

ChicagoCancún

MDW - CUN

MDWCUN

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Cancun

Wed 2/25

4:45 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$338

ChicagoCancún

MDW - CUN

MDWCUN

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/26

10:49 am-9:11 pm

1 stop9h 22m

Cancun

Tue 3/3

3:13 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$338

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Cancún

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Cancún

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Cancún?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Cancún (average of $148). Flying from Illinois to Cancún in July is currently the most expensive (average of $217). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to CUN?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Cancún. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 3, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Illinois to Cancún in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Cancún

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Cancún. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 3, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to CUN are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Cancún. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cancún from Illinois?

    If you book a flight to Cancún from Illinois, you will be flying to Cancun, which is the city’s only airport. Cancun (CUN) is located 8.9 mi from the center of Cancún.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Cancún?

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to Cancún in 3h 30m. Fly via Southwest, Delta, or Frontier to get the fastest option. The distance between Illinois and Cancún is about 1241 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Cancún one-way?

    $88 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Viva and Volaris, with prices starting from $88 and $90, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Cancún?

    While some choose either Chicago Midway - Cancun or Lambert-St Louis - Cancun, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cancun is the most popular route from Illinois to Cancún.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Cancún?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Illinois to Cancún on time: United Airlines (68%), Spirit Airlines (67%), American Airlines (64%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Cancún?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $93. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cancun) can be booked for $204 on average, our data indicates $672 when flying from Illinois to Cancún.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Cancún that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Cancún flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Cancún?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Cancún.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Cancún?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Cancún by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Cancún?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Cancún (average of $148). Flying from Illinois to Cancún in July is currently the most expensive (average of $217). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Illinois to Cancún

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Cancún. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$125Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$135Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AeromexicoCheapest$140Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$166Average$1,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$185Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VivaCheapest$193Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$250Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$266Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$279Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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