Flying from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Cancun International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
Cancun and Chicago are in the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from CUN to MDW start at 08:10 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The last departure is at 19:15 with Southwest Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of six weekly Cancun International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flights.
Your CUN to MDW flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Southwest Airlines is your gateway to discovering Chicago (and perhaps some other great corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Cancun International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Southwest Airlines.
With a reliable 88.41% of services landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating CUN to MDW flights.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cancun International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CUN and MDW:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Currently, C$206 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cancun International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$376. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CUN to MDW.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CUN to MDW.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cancun International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Handy information about Cancun International Airport (CUN)
When it comes to Cancun International Airport's on-time performance, 72.87% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Cancun to Cancun International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking an early flight from Cancun International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near CUN:
Arriving at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Book a hotel near MDW if you're on a late Cancun International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and find adventure across Chicago and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Chicago Midway International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to central Chicago
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Midway International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Cancun International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Chicago. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Cancun International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport for July if you want to visit Chicago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CUN to MDW in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've done Chicago, now it's time to explore more of United States. Journey around 451 kilometres south-east to Columbus to tick off its top sights. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Ohio Statehouse and German Village, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Indianapolis is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No journey is complete without visiting The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
