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$104+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CUN
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Playa del Carmen are usually found in September or January, booked 5 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for O'Hare Intl to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$255
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$104
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$398
From Chicago O'Hare Intl to Playa del Carmen
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/165:17 pmORD - CUN
1 stop14h 54mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/199:16 amCUN - ORD
1 stop12h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/31$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 9/136:10 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/2111:34 amCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$257
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 8/187:35 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 55mFrontier
Sun 8/2411:51 amCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 01mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 9/117:25 amORD - CUN
1 stop13h 38mVolaris
Thu 9/1811:34 amCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mVolaris
Deal found 7/30$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/298:43 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/34:20 pmCUN - ORD
1 stop8h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$296

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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl to Playa del Carmen 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 July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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O'Hare Intl

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Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

5:17 pm-8:11 am

1 stop14h 54m

Cancun

Fri 9/19

9:16 am-9:58 pm

1 stop12h 42m

$255

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/13

6:10 am-9:47 am

Nonstop3h 37m

Cancun

Sun 9/21

11:34 am-3:43 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

$257

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/18

7:35 am-11:30 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Cancun

Sun 8/24

11:51 am-3:52 pm

Nonstop4h 01m

$262

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/11

7:25 am-9:03 pm

1 stop13h 38m

Cancun

Thu 9/18

11:34 am-3:43 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

$277

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/29

8:43 am-12:33 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Cancun

Mon 11/3

4:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$296

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/5

12:25 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$104

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/1

6:10 am-9:39 am

Nonstop3h 29m

$107

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/30

6:45 am-10:36 am

Nonstop3h 51m

$108

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/14

6:41 am-10:33 am

Nonstop3h 52m

$115

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

10:43 am-2:28 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$124

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Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to Playa del Carmen

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 5 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 ORD to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to Playa del Carmen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen

Explore weekly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to Playa del Carmen. 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 July 31, 2025.

The most flights from ORD to PL9 are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Playa del Carmen. 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 Playa del Carmen. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and Viva from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Viva
7.0
Good
788 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,164 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,048 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from O'Hare Intl to Playa del Carmen. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Viva, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $104. However, be on the lookout for offers from Volaris and Spirit Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen for a low price.

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

    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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen on time: Emirates (91%), United Airlines (91%), Frontier (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    While on average a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen is generally $752, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $107. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cancun), you can expect to pay $216 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Playa del Carmen?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Playa del Carmen 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 O'Hare Intl to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl to Playa del Carmen. 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$124Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$167Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$168Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$181Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AeromexicoCheapest$191Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
VivaCheapest$250Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$266Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$552Average$896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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