Cancún to Chicago/Rockford (CUN–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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738
12:43 PM
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3:57 PM
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3h 14m
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Cancún to Chicago/Rockford
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,467 mi 3h 14m nonstop 14 1-stop hubs

CUN–RFD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. GXA leads the route. The flight covers 1,467 miles in approximately 3h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CUN–RFD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GXA GXA 2 738 3h14
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – GXA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GXA (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CUN to RFD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Sat
1
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUN to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
369
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago/Rockford is 0 hours the same as Cancún.
CUN: EST · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
1,467 mi / 2,361 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 14m.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

Getting to CUN

ADO buses run from downtown Cancún bus terminal to the airport for MXN 102 (about USD $5) in 20–25 minutes. The Tren Maya (Maya Train) opened a station at CUN Airport (Terminal 4), connecting to the broader Yucatán rail network. Taxis from the Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera) cost MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) depending on the zone.Authorized taxis from the airport are sold by ticket inside the terminal; agree on the fare before leaving the building to avoid inflated street prices. Uber is blocked from airport pick-ups by local taxi concessions; use the authorised taxi stand. Car rental is available at all four terminals.

CUN–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cancún to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance1,467 mi / 2,361 km
Flight time3h 14m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: RFD
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUN to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Cancún International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take approximately 3h 14m. The route covers 1,467 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: GXA.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from CUN to RFD.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, DFW, SFB, MCO, TPA, DTW, MIA, IAH, JFK, PUJ, SEA, SFO, FLL and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CUN to RFD

Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) are connected by nonstop service from GXA. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CUN to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUN to RFD ranges from 3 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,467 miles (2,361 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.