Playa del Carmen

$116+ 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CUN
Jul 31 — Aug 71
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Playa del Carmen are usually found in January or September, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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

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 1, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/17:35 am
ORD
-
CUN
1 stop13h 28m
Volaris
Thu 7/24:32 pm
CUN
-
ORD
1 stop8h 23m
Volaris
Deal found 6/28$308
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/11:59 am
ORD
-
CUN
1 stop8h 32m
Volaris
Wed 7/89:50 pm
CUN
-
ORD
1 stop8h 02m
Volaris
Deal found 6/28$309
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/47:35 am
ORD
-
CUN
1 stop13h 28m
Volaris
Tue 7/712:49 pm
CUN
-
ORD
1 stop12h 06m
Volaris
Deal found 6/28$310
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/171:40 am
ORD
-
CUN
1 stop12h 48m
Volaris
Mon 9/2110:40 am
CUN
-
ORD
1 stop14h 15m
Volaris
Deal found 6/28$311
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/77:35 am
ORD
-
CUN
1 stop13h 28m
Volaris
Fri 9/119:50 pm
CUN
-
ORD
1 stop8h 02m
Volaris
Deal found 6/27$312
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/81:40 am
ORD
-
CUN
1 stop12h 48m
Volaris
Tue 7/143:20 pm
CUN
-
ORD
1 stop14h 32m
Volaris
Deal found 6/29$313
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/81:40 am
ORD
-
CUN
1 stop12h 48m
Volaris
Sun 7/124:32 pm
CUN
-
ORD
1 stop8h 23m
Volaris
Deal found 6/28$314
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Fri 7/106:21 am
ORD
-
CUN
1 stop9h 07m
Volaris
Tue 7/214:32 pm
CUN
-
ORD
1 stop8h 23m
Volaris
Deal found 6/29$315
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/87:35 am
ORD
-
CUN
1 stop13h 28m
Volaris
Mon 10/1210:40 am
CUN
-
ORD
1 stop14h 15m
Volaris
Deal found 6/28$316
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/302:53 am
ORD
-
CUN
1 stop9h 11m
Volaris
Fri 9/49:50 pm
CUN
-
ORD
1 stop8h 02m
Volaris
Deal found 6/28$317
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/286:21 am
ORD
-
CUN
1 stop9h 07m
Volaris
Thu 9/33:20 pm
CUN
-
ORD
1 stop8h 27m
Volaris
Deal found 6/28$318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 7/131:59 am
ORD
-
CUN
1 stop8h 32m
Volaris
Sat 7/184:32 pm
CUN
-
ORD
1 stop8h 23m
Volaris
Deal found 6/30$319

Find 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 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$308
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$116
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$448
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Cancun flight deals.
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From Chicago O'Hare Intl to Playa del Carmen
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2026

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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 1, 2026.
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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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/7

8:55 am-8:15 pm

2 stops11h 20m

Cancun

Wed 10/14

6:04 am-2:16 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$441

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/22

2:53 am-12:04 pm

1 stop9h 11m

Cancun

Tue 7/28

3:20 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$468

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/29

2:53 am-12:04 pm

1 stop9h 11m

Cancun

Sun 8/2

4:32 pm-12:55 am

1 stop8h 23m

$477

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/14

6:40 am-6:27 pm

2 stops11h 47m

Cancun

Thu 8/20

8:05 am-6:29 pm

2 stops10h 24m

$478

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/24

11:58 pm-9:56 am

1 stop8h 58m

Cancun

Mon 11/30

3:18 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$488

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/18

6:00 am-6:39 pm

2 stops12h 39m

Cancun

Tue 9/22

11:16 am-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 43m

$492

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/25

5:30 am-6:39 pm

2 stops13h 09m

Cancun

Wed 9/30

6:04 am-6:45 pm

2 stops12h 41m

$492

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/23

12:30 am-3:35 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Cancun

Sun 11/29

11:25 pm-10:00 am

1 stop11h 35m

$510

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/22

10:33 am-2:26 pm

Nonstop3h 53m

Cancun

Sun 7/26

12:11 pm-4:16 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$515
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/19

9:29 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

Cancun

Sat 9/26

12:11 pm-4:04 pm

Nonstop3h 53m

$522

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Deals found on 6/26

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

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 1, 2026.

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.

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 1, 2026.

The most flights from ORD to PL9 are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen?

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 1, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    For as low as $468, Delta can have you in Playa del Carmen from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in 9h 11m. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Playa del Carmen are separated by a distance of 1447 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $87. However, be on the lookout for offers from Volaris and Delta, 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 (89%), United Airlines (89%), 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 $754, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $209. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cancun), you can expect to pay $275 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.

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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 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$114Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VivaCheapest$180Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$192Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$262Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AeromexicoCheapest$311Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$319Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$321Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Air CanadaCheapest$360Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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