Playa del Carmen

$111+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CUN
Jun 2 — Jun 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Playa del Carmen are usually found in September or July, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 3, 2026.

This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/36:30 am
ORD
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CUN
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Tue 5/510:25 am
CUN
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ORD
Nonstop4h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$243
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/166:00 am
ORD
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CUN
Nonstop4h 03m
Frontier
Wed 5/2010:25 am
CUN
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ORD
Nonstop4h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$244
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/46:30 am
ORD
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CUN
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Thu 5/710:25 am
CUN
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$245
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/36:30 am
ORD
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CUN
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Wed 5/610:25 am
CUN
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28$246
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/36:21 am
ORD
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CUN
1 stop9h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/911:00 am
CUN
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$247
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/96:00 am
ORD
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CUN
Nonstop4h 03m
Frontier
Sun 5/1710:25 am
CUN
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$248
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/286:00 am
ORD
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CUN
Nonstop4h 01m
Frontier
Wed 7/111:00 am
CUN
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ORD
Nonstop4h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$249
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/56:00 am
ORD
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CUN
Nonstop4h 03m
Frontier
Sat 5/910:25 am
CUN
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$250
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 5/297:35 am
ORD
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CUN
1 stop13h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/410:25 am
CUN
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ORD
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$251
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/131:40 am
ORD
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CUN
1 stop12h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/1811:00 am
CUN
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ORD
Nonstop4h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$252
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 7/76:00 am
ORD
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CUN
Nonstop3h 49m
Frontier
Sat 7/1111:00 am
CUN
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$253
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 5/36:30 am
ORD
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CUN
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Tue 5/1210:25 am
CUN
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ORD
Nonstop4h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$254

Find flight deals from Chicago to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated May 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$243
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$111
(eDestinos)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$420
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Cancun flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Cancun flights.
From Chicago (CHI) to Playa del Carmen
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($22 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 May 2026

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoCancún

MDW - CUN

MDWCUN

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/13

10:59 am-8:16 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Cancun

Wed 5/20

12:45 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$348

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/25

1:30 am-9:25 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Cancun

Thu 10/29

7:00 am-11:45 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$360

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/3

11:30 am-8:25 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Cancun

Wed 7/8

11:19 am-12:08 am

1 stop12h 49m

$393

ChicagoCancún

MDW - CUN

MDWCUN

Chicago Midway

Fri 7/17

12:41 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Cancun

Wed 7/22

8:00 am-4:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$398

ChicagoCancún

MDW - CUN

MDWCUN

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/14

6:00 am-11:20 am

1 stop5h 20m

Cancun

Wed 7/15

2:10 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$398

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/28

6:35 am-6:29 pm

2 stops11h 54m

Cancun

Mon 8/3

12:30 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$398

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/26

5:30 am-8:15 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Cancun

Mon 8/3

8:05 am-8:46 pm

1 stop12h 41m

$398

ChicagoCancún

MDW - CUN

MDWCUN

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/30

10:45 am-8:16 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Cancun

Tue 6/2

8:00 am-6:33 pm

2 stops10h 33m

$402

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/14

6:35 am-2:36 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Cancun

Tue 7/21

8:00 am-8:31 pm

2 stops12h 31m

$402

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/31

11:30 am-8:15 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Cancun

Tue 8/4

10:55 am-8:31 pm

2 stops9h 36m

$402

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Playa del Carmen

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Playa del Carmen

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to PL9?

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 3, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Playa del Carmen in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 3, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to PL9 are scheduled on a Saturday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago 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 May 3, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Chicago to Playa del Carmen have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago 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.
  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Playa del Carmen?

    Airlines like Delta and Viva fly from Chicago to Playa del Carmen in about 9h 17m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 38m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1434 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $64. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Volaris, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Playa del Carmen for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Playa del Carmen?

    Before booking your flight to Playa del Carmen from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Spirit Airlines (79%), Emirates (67%), United Airlines( 66%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Playa del Carmen?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Playa del Carmen is generally $555, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $93. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cancun), you can expect to pay $323 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago 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 Chicago to Playa del Carmen.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Playa del Carmen?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$112Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$147Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AeromexicoCheapest$156Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$158Average$1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$189Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VivaCheapest$193Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$262Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$291Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$313Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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