If you live in Chicago, New York City, Seattle or Washington, DC, you can escape the cold weather this winter with discounted business class flights to Cancun. Or plan ahead for a discounted trip next spring and summer.
These flights are operated by American Airlines and there is currently sufficient availability.
Deal Basics
Airlines: American
Routes: Chicago, New York City, Seattle and Washington, DC, to Cancun
How to book: Browse Google Flights and book directly through the airline
Travel dates: Dates distributed from September 2023 to August 2024
Book via: As fast as you can
Blackout dates: Around Thanksgiving and Christmas
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Sample flights
- Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cancun International Airport (CUN), from $787
- New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to CUN, from $702
- Seattle-Tacoma International AIroort (SEA) to CUN, starting at $840
- Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, DC, from $825
If you’re flying from O’Hare, there are plenty of options under $800. For a six-day trip in November, you would spend just $787.
Prices are similar from New York City to Cancun on the same dates. The best part is that these are all non-stop options.
American’s business class comes with first-class seating, priority boarding, free exchanges, one free carry-on bag and two checked bags. According to Google Flights, this price is almost $250 cheaper than a typical business class ticket on this route.
Maximize your purchase
Use your Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® to earn 2 AAdvantage miles per dollar spent on qualifying purchases from American Airlines or your Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees) to earn 2 AAdvantage miles per dollar spent on eligible American Airlines purchases.
Or use another credit card that earns bonus points when purchasing airline tickets, such as:
In short
If you prefer to fly business class and want to book a relaxing beach vacation, consider these flights from American. Not only are the prices cheaper than normal, but there is also wide availability, mainly from now until August 2024 (excluding around the holidays).
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