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$99+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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ORD — CUN
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Playa del Carmen are usually found in April or September, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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$215
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One-way from

$99
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December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

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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 February 20, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/106:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/1510:40 amCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$215
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 3/96:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 48mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/119:21 amCUN - ORD
1 stop15h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/26:00 amORD - CUN
Nonstop4h 06mFrontier
Wed 3/1210:40 amCUN - ORD
Nonstop4h 03mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$220
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Mon 3/102:25 amORD - CUN
1 stop11h 15mViva
Fri 3/1411:25 amCUN - ORD
1 stop13h 05mViva
Deal found 2/20$234
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Mon 3/311:40 amORD - CUN
1 stop8h 23mVolaris
Tue 4/810:00 pmCUN - ORD
1 stop7h 42mVolaris
Deal found 2/20$287
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Sun 2/238:42 amORD - CUN
Nonstop3h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/251:27 pmCUN - ORD
Nonstop3h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$305
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Sun 2/235:10 amORD - CUN
1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Fri 2/2811:32 amCUN - ORD
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$320

Find flights from O'Hare Intl to Playa del Carmen within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

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ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/10

6:00 am-9:48 am

Nonstop3h 48m

Cancun

Sat 3/15

10:40 am-2:43 pm

Nonstop4h 03m

$215

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/9

6:00 am-9:48 am

Nonstop3h 48m

Cancun

Tue 3/11

9:21 am-12:59 am

1 stop15h 38m

$216

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/2

6:00 am-11:06 am

Nonstop4h 06m

Cancun

Wed 3/12

10:40 am-2:43 pm

Nonstop4h 03m

$220

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/10

2:25 am-9:10 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Cancun

Wed 3/19

4:05 pm-12:30 am

1 stop8h 25m

$234

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/31

1:40 am-10:03 am

1 stop8h 23m

Cancun

Tue 4/8

10:00 pm-5:42 am

1 stop7h 42m

$287

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/23

8:42 am-1:33 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

Cancun

Tue 2/25

1:27 pm-4:23 pm

Nonstop3h 56m

$305

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/23

5:10 am-2:27 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Cancun

Fri 2/28

11:32 am-7:50 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$320

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/2

10:10 am-2:06 pm

Nonstop3h 56m

$99

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/7

12:35 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$100

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

9:45 am-9:00 am

1 stop23h 15m

$112

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

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Travel insights for flights from O'Hare Intl to Playa del Carmen

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from O'Hare Intl to Playa del Carmen including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 February 14, 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 54 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 February 20, 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 February 16, 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. Sunday 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from ORD to PL9 are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in Playa del Carmen by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Playa del Carmen ranges from 1.1 - 11.1 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.1 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Playa del Carmen when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Playa del Carmen by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Playa del Carmen, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 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 February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Playa del Carmen, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Viva
7.0
Good
808 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • 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 Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $99. However, be on the lookout for offers from Viva and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen for a low price.

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    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: American Airlines (80%), Spirit Airlines (77%), Emirates (77%).

  • 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 $734, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $96. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cancun), you can expect to pay $210 for that flight.

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  • 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$28Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$113Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$174Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
VolarisCheapest$177Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
VivaCheapest$251Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$257Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$286Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$340Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
AviancaCheapest$672Average$896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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