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$143+ Cheap flights from Cancún (CUN) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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CUN — ORD
ago. 25 — sep. 11
lun. 8/25
lun. 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cancún to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cancún (CUN) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated agosto 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$185
(Frontier)

One-way from

$143
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$259

Good round-trip deal

$193 or less

Good one-way deal

$185 or less
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Cheapest flights from Cancún to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cancún to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on agosto 20, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
jue. 8/2811:51 amCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 01mFrontier
dom. 8/316:45 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 51mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$182
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/1111:34 amCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mFrontier
sáb. 9/206:41 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 52mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$186
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/1111:34 amCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mFrontier
mar. 9/166:41 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 52mFrontier
Deal found 8/19$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
sáb. 9/1311:34 amCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mFrontier
mar. 9/166:41 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 52mFrontier
Deal found 8/19$204
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vie. 8/2910:34 amCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 15mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 8/306:10 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
sáb. 9/611:34 amCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 9/138:56 pmORD - CUN
1 stop12h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$212
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
sáb. 9/610:44 amCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 05mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 9/135:17 pmORD - CUN
1 stop14h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/18$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
jue. 8/2111:51 amCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 01mMultiple Airlines
dom. 8/316:20 amORD - CUN
1 stop6h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$214
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/2910:34 amCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 15mSpirit Airlines
lun. 9/16:10 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
mar. 8/2611:51 amCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 01mFrontier
mar. 9/26:45 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 51mFrontier
Deal found 8/19$216
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sáb. 9/2710:44 amCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 05mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 10/45:05 amORD - CUN
1 stop7h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$217
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
sáb. 9/610:44 amCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
dom. 9/1412:25 pmORD - CUN
1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$218

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cancún to O'Hare Intl 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 agosto 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cancún to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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CancúnChicago

CUN - ORD

CUNORD

Cancun

jue. 10/9

11:25 am-3:20 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 10/19

6:30 am-10:15 am

Nonstop3h 45m

$185

CancúnChicago

CUN - ORD

CUNORD

Cancun

jue. 9/11

11:34 am-3:43 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 9/20

6:41 am-10:33 am

Nonstop3h 52m

$186

CancúnChicago

CUN - ORD

CUNORD

Cancun

mar. 10/21

11:25 am-3:20 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 10/28

8:25 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop3h 53m

$189

CancúnChicago

CUN - ORD

CUNORD

Cancun

jue. 9/11

11:34 am-3:43 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 9/16

6:41 am-10:33 am

Nonstop3h 52m

$198

CancúnChicago

CUN - ORD

CUNORD

Cancun

sáb. 9/13

11:34 am-3:43 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 9/16

6:41 am-10:33 am

Nonstop3h 52m

$204

CancúnChicago

CUN - ORD

CUNORD

Cancun

sáb. 9/6

11:34 am-3:43 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 9/13

8:56 pm-9:15 am

1 stop12h 19m

$212

CancúnChicago

CUN - ORD

CUNORD

Cancun

sáb. 9/6

10:44 am-2:49 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 9/13

5:17 pm-8:11 am

1 stop14h 54m

$213

CancúnChicago

CUN - ORD

CUNORD

Cancun

sáb. 9/13

11:34 am-3:43 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 9/16

5:05 am-12:59 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$214

CancúnChicago

CUN - ORD

CUNORD

Cancun

sáb. 9/27

10:44 am-2:49 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 10/4

5:05 am-12:59 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$217

CancúnChicago

CUN - ORD

CUNORD

Cancun

sáb. 9/6

10:44 am-2:49 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 9/14

12:25 pm-12:20 am

1 stop11h 55m

$218

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The best insider tips for Cancún to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Cancún to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport trip
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom and priority check-in for a fee.


United's Polaris Lounges offer showers and dining for premium passengers.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus offers a guaranteed empty middle seat for added comfort.


Frontier's Zone 1 boarding is available with a carry-on bag or special fare bundle.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom for added comfort.


Spirit's Saver$ Club offers rotating deals and discounts on luggage and seats.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
Airports
CUN

Cancun Airport's terminals are crowded, so arrive early to navigate long security lines and packed shops.

Read more about CUNby Ramsey Qubein
ORD

At ORD, immigration lines can be long. Consider using Global Entry for faster processing upon arrival.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Marisa Garcia

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Expert on Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD and CUN

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from Cancún to O'Hare Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to O'Hare Intl from Cancún with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cancún to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cancún to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cancún to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cancún to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cancún to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Cancún to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 CUN to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Cancún to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated agosto 20, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cancún to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated agosto 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines from Cancún to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,039 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,207 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cancún to O'Hare Intl. 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 from for flights from Cancún to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    For a flight from Cancún to Chicago O'Hare Intl, you will be flying from Cancun. Cancun (CUN) is just 8.9 mi from the center of the city. Cancun is the only Cancún airport and it handles 6 outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. 4 airlines have flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl from Cancun on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Cancún to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    A quick flight from Cancún to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport can take about 3h 55m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $185. Cancún and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 1447 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cancún to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Frontier, at $166, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cancún to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. Frontier is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cancún to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Cancún, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (89%), American Airlines (74%), Spirit Airlines( 74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cancún to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    While on average a flight from Cancún to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is generally $299, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $117. When looking at the most popular route, (Cancun - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $223 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cancún to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cancún to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cancún to O'Hare Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cancún to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cancún to O'Hare Intl 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 Cancún to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Cancún to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 4 airlines flying from Cancún to O'Hare Intl

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FrontierCheapest$166Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$194Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$214Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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