Travelling from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Chicago and Cancun share the UTC-5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from MDW to CUN start from 06:15 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The latest departure is at 15:00 with Southwest Airlines. In total, you can choose from six weekly Chicago Midway International Airport to Cancun International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your MDW to CUN flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Travelling to Cancun (and then exploring more of Mexico!) is a breeze with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Southwest Airlines.
With 71.01% of services arriving as planned, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MDW to CUN flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cancun International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MDW and CUN include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Kansas City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
At the moment, Rs32,068 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chicago Midway International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs70,871. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from MDW to CUN, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cancun International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MDW to CUN.
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Handy information about Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
77.88% of flights leaving from Chicago Midway International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Chicago Midway International Airport from central Chicago, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near MDW. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cancun International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chicago Midway International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Grab a Cancun International Airport rental car and explore Cancun and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Cancun International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Cancun. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The quietest month for a flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cancun International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Cancun based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cancun International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cancun, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MDW to CUN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Cancun, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Travel about 290 kilometres west to Merida to tick off its leading sights. From P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA to Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Campeche is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 418 kilometres west of Cancun. No journey is complete without a visit to Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.