If you need a relaxing beach getaway before the end of the year, choose these cheap award flights to Cancun by United Airlines.
Flights are as low as 6,900 United MileagePlus miles one way, plus fees. There’s plenty of stock available from multiple US hubs between now and the end of the year.
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Airlines: unified
Route: Chicago, Houston, Newark, San Francisco and other cities to Cancun
How to put: Directly on United’s website
Date of department: July to December
Recorded by: As soon as possible
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Head to the United website to begin your search. You can enter specific dates or check the fare calendar for the cheapest dates. The prices below are for travel from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cancun International Airport (CUN).
There are even cheaper options from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Consider tonight’s flight from IAH to CUN on October 1. In addition to the 6,900 miles, you’ll pay $45.30 in fees.
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Fees on the return are slightly higher, at $63.65. In total, you’ll pay 13,800 miles plus $108.95 in fees.
These rates are for United’s basic economy seat, which includes only one personal item that fits under the seat in front of you — no carry-on or checked baggage. You will have to pay extra for extra luggage. Checked baggage costs $35 each way.
You also won’t be able to choose a seat or be eligible for a refund if you cancel your reservation after 24 hours (although you may be eligible for a credit).
Maximize your purchases
While you’ll use the points for these flights, you may want to pay the fee by credit card. Consider using Unity quest card to earn 3 United MileagePlus miles when buying United, or United Club Infinite Card to earn 4 United MileagePlus miles for every dollar you buy United.
Other credit Options include:
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If you have United MileagePlus miles in your account, consider booking these cheap reward flights to Cancun. Rates are very low and dates are flexible, so you can fit your vacation into your schedule instead of planning around it.
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