Riviera Maya

$96+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Riviera Maya

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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CUN
Mar 14 — Mar 211
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Riviera Maya

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Riviera Maya
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Riviera Maya. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 12, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/236:23 am
ORD
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CUN
1 stop14h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/47:19 pm
CUN
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ORD
Nonstop4h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 2/2411:59 pm
ORD
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CUN
1 stop14h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/261:25 pm
CUN
-
ORD
1 stop6h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Tue 2/2411:59 pm
ORD
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CUN
1 stop8h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/271:25 pm
CUN
-
ORD
1 stop6h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$239
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/57:35 am
ORD
-
CUN
1 stop13h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/1410:40 am
CUN
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 2/2111:59 pm
ORD
-
CUN
1 stop14h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/271:25 pm
CUN
-
ORD
1 stop6h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 2/256:23 am
ORD
-
CUN
1 stop14h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/611:40 am
CUN
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$242
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/35:15 am
ORD
-
CUN
1 stop6h 05m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/41:25 pm
CUN
-
ORD
1 stop6h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/12$243
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 2/236:10 am
ORD
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CUN
Nonstop4h 04m
Frontier
Wed 2/257:19 pm
CUN
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 2/288:16 pm
ORD
-
CUN
1 stop15h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/47:19 pm
CUN
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$245
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/79:00 am
MDW
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CUN
Nonstop4h 02m
Frontier
Sat 3/143:07 pm
CUN
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MDW
Nonstop4h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$246
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Mon 2/236:10 am
ORD
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CUN
Nonstop4h 04m
Frontier
Thu 2/266:27 pm
CUN
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ORD
Nonstop4h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$246
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 3/16:10 am
ORD
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CUN
Nonstop4h 04m
Frontier
Fri 3/611:40 am
CUN
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ORD
Nonstop4h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12$247

Find flight deals from Chicago to Riviera Maya

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Riviera Maya flight deals. Data was last updated February 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$96
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$427
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 Riviera Maya
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Riviera Maya
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Riviera Maya 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 February 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Riviera Maya that are best for you.

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ChicagoCancún

MDW - CUN

MDWCUN

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/7

1:25 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Cancun

Tue 3/10

8:30 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$298

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

7:34 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop3h 56m

Cancun

Wed 3/11

3:45 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$303

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

7:00 am-3:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Cancun

Thu 3/12

2:18 pm-6:09 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

$307

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

10:33 am-2:33 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Cancun

Tue 3/17

3:45 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$313

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

5:45 am-12:54 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Cancun

Wed 2/18

5:55 pm-12:26 am

1 stop7h 31m

$318

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

10:35 am-5:50 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Cancun

Tue 2/24

5:55 pm-12:26 am

1 stop7h 31m

$328

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

10:35 am-9:11 pm

2 stops9h 36m

Cancun

Thu 3/5

6:01 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$332

ChicagoCancún

MDW - CUN

MDWCUN

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/3

10:49 am-9:11 pm

1 stop9h 22m

Cancun

Thu 3/5

8:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$338

ChicagoCancún

MDW - CUN

MDWCUN

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/16

6:34 pm-9:50 am

1 stop15h 16m

Cancun

Thu 3/26

10:00 am-10:31 pm

1 stop12h 31m

$338

ChicagoCancún

MDW - CUN

MDWCUN

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/26

12:45 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Cancun

Thu 3/5

11:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$338

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Riviera Maya

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Riviera Maya

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Riviera Maya?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Riviera Maya (average of $156). Flying from Chicago to Riviera Maya in August is currently the most expensive (average of $215). 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 CHI to ETW?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Riviera Maya. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 12, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Riviera Maya in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Riviera Maya

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Riviera Maya. 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 February 12, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to zzETW are scheduled on a Wednesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Riviera Maya

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riviera Maya. 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 Riviera Maya. Reviews last updated February 12, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Riviera Maya by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Riviera Maya?

    Airlines like Southwest, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago to Riviera Maya in about 3h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 47m. The distance between Chicago and Riviera Maya is about 1434 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 to Riviera Maya one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $86. Users have also found prices from $88 and $95 on Frontier and Volaris, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Riviera Maya?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Riviera Maya?

    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 to Riviera Maya on time: United Airlines (68%), Spirit Airlines (67%), American Airlines (64%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Riviera Maya?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Riviera Maya? While on average our users pay $573, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $87. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cancun), is priced around $203.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Riviera Maya that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Riviera Maya flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Riviera Maya?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Riviera Maya.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Riviera Maya?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Riviera Maya 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 to Riviera Maya?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Riviera Maya (average of $156). Flying from Chicago to Riviera Maya in August is currently the most expensive (average of $215). 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 Chicago to Riviera Maya

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Riviera Maya. 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 February 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$118Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$133Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AeromexicoCheapest$140Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$166Average$1,488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$185Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VivaCheapest$193Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$250Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$272Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$279Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
SouthwestCheapest$291Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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