Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to travel. Additionally, keep in mind that discounted partner fares may not earn miles with US-based carriers.Cheap flights to Cancun are around once again for travel this winter. If you’re looking for a warm-weather destination, you can find low fares from Baltimore (BWI), Chicago (ORD) and New York (JFK) to Cancun (CUN) in January and February. Most of these flights are operated by American and Delta, although it seems that Aeromexico also has a few competitive rates as well. Flights on Delta from Chicago start at $265 round-trip, while flights from the East Coast start around $280 on American. There’s plenty to do in Cancun and the Riviera Maya, and winter is one of the best times to visit.Airlines: American and DeltaRoutes: BWI, JFK, ORD and more to CUNCost: $265-$299+ round-trip in economyDates: January 2016 through February 2016Elite Mileage Earning: At least 2,974 elite-qualifying milesFare Class: V or OBooking Link: OrbitzPay With: American Express Premier Rewards Gold, Citi Prestige or Chase Sapphire PreferredBook your flight:Here are a few examples of what you can book:Chicago (ORD) to Cancun (CUN) for $265 on Delta (earns 2,974 MQMs):Chicago (ORD) to Cancun (CUN) for $265 on Delta.New York (JFK) to Cancun (CUN) for $290 on American (earns 3,421 EQMs):New York (JFK) to Cancun (CUN) for $290 on American.Baltimore (BWI) to Cancun (CUN) for $299 on American (earns 2,954 EQMs):Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Baltimore (BWI) to Cancun (CUN) for $299 on American.Maximize Your PurchaseDon’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as the American Express Premier Rewards Gold or Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.If you’re able to score one of these tickets, please share the good news in the comments below!
