8 Tips to Find Cheap Flights from Chattanooga to Cancun
Follow these 8 tips from Hopper to find cheap flights from Chattanooga to Cancun and you could save up to $100 per round-trip ticket!
Hopper Editors - Thu Oct 26 2017
Chattanooga is home to several outdoor enthusiasts, with hang gliding, rock climbing, river boating and ziplining activities at their fingertips. That said, locals are looking for a vacation spot equally as adventurous. Cancun has that appeal offering snorkeling, scuba diving and fishing excursions on the daily itinerary. Visitors can even rent a boat or Jetski for the day to explore the waters on their own. For example, visiting the Mayan cenotes, or natural sinkholes, combines history and adventure when you swim underneath some of the area’s oldest waterfalls. While these activities don’t come cheap, these eight tips from Hopper can help you find cheap flights from Chattanooga to Cancun and could save you up to $153 per round-trip ticket!
1. The cheapest day to fly from Chattanooga to Cancun is on a Tuesday, saving up to $50
If your schedule allows, departing for Cancun on a Tuesday can save you up to $50. Plus, you will get there mid-week when resorts tend to be less full. That means all the activities you want to check out will have more availability. For instance, shuttles to one of the Mayan ruins can book up fast. Tulum is a good one to visit for those that want to combine a visit to the ruins with a swim at one of the area’s most popular beaches.
2. Save up to $59 by returning on a Tuesday
Same goes for returning on a Tuesday. If your schedule is flexible, you can save up to $59. Plus, the Tuesday-to-Tuesday stay gives you an entire week to explore the area’s water adventures. Snorkeling in the second longest coral barrier reef in the world is definitely something you won’t want to miss on your vacation. The colorful fish and coral will keep you entertained for hours, while you splash your fins through the tropical waters.
3. The cheapest day to buy a flight from Chattanooga to Cancun is on a Thursday, saving up to $44
Taking time to book your flight to Cancun on a Thursday can provide two benefits. First, it can save you up to $44. Second, it will also give you a much-needed break from work. There’s no better way to encourage end-of-the-week productivity than by planning a vacation for the future. The thought of rewarding yourself with a margarita on the beach will only make you want to finish your work with enough time in advance to enjoy your vacation.
4. Delta has the cheapest flights from Chattanooga to Cancun
Compared to other airlines, Delta offers the cheapest flights from Chattanooga to Cancun. On average, Delta offers tickets for flights with stops for about $538, while other airlines such as American offer tickets for about $600. A typical flight with stops takes about 5 hours and 45 minutes, while there are no nonstop flights available for the Chattanooga-to-Cancun route. The about $60 in savings can be used towards surfing or scuba diving lessons. Surf’s up!
Airlines offering connecting flights from Chattanooga to Cancun:- Delta Air Lines makes the journey in 7 hours via Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport for $535 round trip, on average.- US Airways makes the journey in 7 hours via Charlotte's Douglas Airport and Miami International Airport for $606 round trip, on average
5. Frequent fliers on Delta can use 35,000 miles to book a round-trip ticket
Delta’s SkyMiles program allows frequent fliers to use the 35,000 miles they’ve earned to book a round-trip ticket from Chattanooga to Cancun. The essentially free flight can make your trip that much less expensive and even encourage you to stay a night or two extra. In 2015, the SkyMiles program will be even easier to redeem miles for award travel, with no price increases to the airline’s lowest award redemption levels and lower decreased mileage requirements.
6. Check out Hopper’s When to Fly and Buy Reports for up-to-date information
Hopper’s When to Fly and Buy Reports allows visitors to the site to find the best travel deals available for flights from Chattanooga to Cancun. The report is based on 29,714 round-trip flight prices from airfare searches made in the last month. All you have to do is search the specific dates you wish to travel; however, you will likely find less expensive options if you are flexible with your dates. You can also opt to create a price alert, which will send you an email when prices for the specific route get cheaper.
7. Take a look at Hopper’s Airline Fee Calculator to get the real cost of your ticket
Several airlines have hidden fees that customers don’t realize until the day of their departure. That’s why Hopper created its Airline Fees Calculator to help customers calculate the true cost of their tickets. The calculator will help customers understand upfront exactly what their travel money is going towards. Some airlines, for instance, require customers to pay for any carry-on luggage, adding anywhere between $25 and $100 depending on how much luggage is being checked. This is something to keep in mind when prioritizing your travel needs.
8. Keep in mind that a cheap flight from Chattanooga to Cancun is about $537 round trip
A good price for a flight from Chattanooga to Cancun is $537 for a round-trip flight with stops. With hundreds of flights each week between the two destinations, those prices fluctuate. In fact, some lucky travelers have found ticket prices as low as $518. The cheapest round-trip flights in the last six months were priced from $520-$541 for flights with stops. If you’re hoping to find the absolute best deal, don’t forget to set up a Hopper price alert, which will notify you when ticket prices are the cheapest.