Flying from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Tulum Felipe Carrillo Airport (TQO): what you need to know
Tulum's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Tulum one hour ahead of Chicago.
Your MDW to TQO flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago Midway Airport to Tulum Felipe Carrillo Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MDW and TQO:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Tulum Felipe Carrillo Airport (TQO)
Currently, $322 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chicago Midway Airport to Tulum Felipe Carrillo Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $695. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from MDW to TQO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Tulum Felipe Carrillo Airport.
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Handy information about Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Of all flights departing from Chicago Midway Airport, 76% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MDW? If you're boarding an early flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Tulum Felipe Carrillo Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tulum Felipe Carrillo Airport (TQO)
Consider staying at Hotel Mundo Maya Tulum Aeropuerto after touching down from your Chicago Midway Airport to Tulum Felipe Carrillo Airport flight. It's not too far from TQO and a comfy option if you're eager to catch some z's soon after landing.
Pick up a Tulum Felipe Carrillo Airport rental car and explore Tulum and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Europcar and INFINITY RENT are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Tulum Felipe Carrillo Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Tulum Felipe Carrillo Airport (TQO) to central Tulum
Tulum Felipe Carrillo Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Tulum. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Tulum Felipe Carrillo Airport (TQO)
November is the busiest month for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Tulum Felipe Carrillo Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Tulum in September.
The warmest month in Tulum is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Tulum Felipe Carrillo Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MDW to TQO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Tulum. Around 241 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
If you're eager to discover another side of Mexico, head for Cancun, roughly 121 kilometres north-east of Tulum. Chichen itzá Park, Cancun Beach and Hotel Zone are key reasons to visit.