Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico from $81

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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CHI — CUN
May 14 — May 211

The best prices from Chicago to Playa del Carmen are usually found in January or September, booked 9 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Playa del Carmen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Playa del Carmen (PL9). 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 May 9, 2024.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$339

One-way from

$92
High demand for flights, 33% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 15% potential price drop
From Chicago (CHI) to Playa del Carmen
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Playa del Carmen

Cheap Frontier flights from Chicago to Playa del Carmen

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between Chicago and Playa del Carmen. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest Frontier flights traveling from Chicago to Playa del Carmen. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Mon 5/138:12 amORD - CUN
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Fri 5/1712:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$185
Sun 5/197:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mFrontier
Thu 5/2312:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$189
Sun 5/197:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mFrontier
Thu 5/2312:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$190
Mon 5/138:12 amORD - CUN
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Wed 5/154:30 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/9$191
Sun 5/197:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mFrontier
Thu 5/2312:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/9$192
Tue 5/217:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mFrontier
Sat 5/2512:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$193
Mon 5/138:12 amORD - CUN
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Fri 5/1712:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$194
Tue 7/167:09 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 54mFrontier
Fri 7/1912:18 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 03mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$197
Mon 5/207:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mFrontier
Thu 5/2312:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$198

Cheap American Airlines flights from Chicago to Playa del Carmen

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Chicago and Playa del Carmen. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've found from Chicago to Playa del Carmen. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Mon 5/207:00 amORD - CUN
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/259:00 amCUN - ORD
1 stop12h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$310
Mon 5/208:40 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/259:00 amCUN - ORD
1 stop12h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$325

Cheap Chicago to Playa del Carmen flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chicago to Playa del Carmen specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Prices were last updated on May 9, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Playa del Carmen in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Mon 5/138:12 amORD - CUN
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Fri 5/1712:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$185
Sun 5/197:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mFrontier
Thu 5/2312:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$189
Sun 5/197:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mFrontier
Thu 5/2312:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$190
Mon 5/138:12 amORD - CUN
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Wed 5/154:30 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/9$191
Sun 6/25:00 amORD - CUN
1 stop12h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/610:35 amCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/8$192
Tue 5/217:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mFrontier
Sat 5/2512:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$193
Mon 5/138:12 amORD - CUN
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Fri 5/1712:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$194
Mon 5/207:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mFrontier
Thu 5/2312:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$198
Tue 6/47:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/2010:35 amCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$199

Chicago to Playa del Carmen 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and Playa del Carmen in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Playa del Carmen in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Mon 5/138:12 amORD - CUN
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Fri 5/1712:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$185
Sun 5/197:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mFrontier
Thu 5/2312:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$189
Sun 5/197:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mFrontier
Thu 5/2312:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$190
Mon 5/138:12 amORD - CUN
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Wed 5/154:30 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/9$191
Sun 6/25:00 amORD - CUN
1 stop12h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/610:35 amCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/8$192
Tue 5/217:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mFrontier
Sat 5/2512:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$193
Mon 5/138:12 amORD - CUN
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Fri 5/1712:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$194
Tue 7/167:09 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 54mFrontier
Fri 7/1912:18 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 03mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$197
Tue 8/206:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 32mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/2710:49 amCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/8$198

Non-stop flights to Playa del Carmen from Chicago

Discover non-stop flight options from Chicago to Playa del Carmen. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Take a look at some of the direct flights traveling from Chicago to Playa del Carmen in the near future. Users seeking other options on flights from Chicago to Playa del Carmen should update the search form at the top of the page.
Mon 5/138:12 amORD - CUN
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Fri 5/1712:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$185
Sun 5/197:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mFrontier
Thu 5/2312:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$189
Sun 5/197:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mFrontier
Thu 5/2312:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$190
Mon 5/138:12 amORD - CUN
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Wed 5/154:30 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/9$191
Sun 5/197:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mFrontier
Thu 5/2312:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/9$192
Tue 5/217:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mFrontier
Sat 5/2512:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$193
Mon 5/138:12 amORD - CUN
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Fri 5/1712:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$194
Tue 7/167:09 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 54mFrontier
Fri 7/1912:18 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 03mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$197
Mon 5/207:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mFrontier
Thu 5/2312:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$198

Chicago to Playa del Carmen flights leaving soon

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Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from Chicago to Playa del Carmen. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Sun 5/197:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mFrontier
Thu 5/2312:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$185
Sun 5/197:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mFrontier
Thu 5/2312:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$189
Sun 5/197:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mFrontier
Thu 5/2312:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$190
Sun 5/197:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mFrontier
Fri 5/2412:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$191
Sun 5/197:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mFrontier
Thu 5/2312:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/9$192
Tue 5/148:12 amORD - CUN
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Fri 5/1712:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$194
Sun 5/197:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mFrontier
Wed 5/2212:12 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$199
Tue 5/148:12 amORD - CUN
Nonstop4h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/1812:15 pmCUN - ORD
1 stop11h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$201
Tue 5/148:12 amORD - CUN
Nonstop4h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/1812:15 pmCUN - ORD
1 stop11h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$205

One-way flights to Playa del Carmen from Chicago

Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Playa del Carmen. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Chicago to Playa del Carmen. Those seeking round-trip flights from Chicago to Playa del Carmen should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Tue 5/148:12 amORD - CUN
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$81
Wed 5/297:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$86
Tue 6/186:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$87
Mon 6/35:00 amORD - CUN
1 stop12h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$88
Wed 5/2910:10 amORD - CUN
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$92
Sat 5/189:08 pmMDW - CUN
1 stop11h 39mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$94
Mon 5/207:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 57mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$95
Sun 5/126:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/8$97
Mon 5/205:11 amMDW - CUN
1 stop7h 48mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$98

Find flights from Chicago to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.

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Budget

$185 - $390

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Price

Chicago O'Hare IntlCancun

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/13

Nonstop4h 08m

Cancun

Fri 5/17

Nonstop4h 08m

$185

Chicago O'Hare IntlCancun

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/19

Nonstop3h 57m

Cancun

Thu 5/23

Nonstop4h 08m

$189

Chicago O'Hare IntlCancun

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/19

Nonstop3h 57m

Cancun

Thu 5/23

Nonstop4h 08m

$190

Chicago O'Hare IntlCancun

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/2

1 stop12h 14m

Cancun

Thu 6/6

Nonstop4h 12m

$192

Chicago O'Hare IntlCancun

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/4

Nonstop3h 57m

Cancun

Thu 6/20

Nonstop4h 12m

$199

Chicago O'Hare IntlCancun

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/14

Nonstop4h 08m

Cancun

Sat 5/18

1 stop11h 14m

$201

Chicago O'Hare IntlCancun

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/7

Nonstop3h 31m

Cancun

Wed 7/10

Nonstop4h 12m

$204

Chicago O'Hare IntlCancun

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/20

1 stop6h 20m

Cancun

Sat 5/25

1 stop12h 28m

$310

Chicago MidwayCancun

MDW - CUN

MDWCUN

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/17

2 stops11h 41m

Cancun

Sat 9/21

2 stops12h 44m

$390

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Deals found on 5/7

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Average price of flights to Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip from Chicago to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Chicago to Playa del Carmen is currently $91 while a round-trip flight costs $229. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

January

$339

February

$371

March

$425

April

$414

May

$391

June

$427

July

$407

August

$387

September

$349

October

$397

November

$392

December

$389

Temperature and rainfall in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CUN

Temperature

75.2 - 86 °F

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 May 9, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Playa del Carmen, see what other customers have to say about Frontier, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.6
Good
2,561 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.5
Good
3,823 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.4
Good
11,027 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.3
Good
14,665 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$28Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$117Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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VolarisCheapest$157Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapest$278Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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AeromexicoCheapest$279Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$283Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest$286Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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VivaAerobusCheapest$315Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Search flights from Chicago to Playa del Carmen by cabin class

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Hourly flight availability from Chicago to Playa del Carmen

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 May 9, 2024.
7%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
93%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
0%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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6 PM

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Playa del Carmen

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago 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 May 9, 2024.
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