Fly from the Midwest to Cancun this winter for $291 round-trip

January 9, 2024

The perfect antidote to a cold Midwestern winter is a vacation to sunny Cancun. Luckily, Delta Air Lines is offering round-trip flights to Mexico‘s popular beach destination this January through February for less than $300 — that’s $500 cheaper than usual.

Deal basics

Airline: Delta
Routes: From Minneapolis to Cancun
How to book: Via Google Flights or directly with the airline
Travel dates: January and February
Book by: As soon as possible

Special thanks to Going, formerly known as Scott’s Cheap Flights, for scouting these deals. For $49 a year, the site’s Premium membership offers discounts of up to 90% and comes with a 14-day free trial. The Elite membership also finds premium economy, business-class and first-class deals.

Sample flights

There are plenty of flight options from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) throughout January and February, as you can see in the Google Flights calendar below.

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If you want to treat your loved one to a Valentine’s Day getaway in Mexico, book a trip from Feb. 13-21 for $291.

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This deal applies to Delta’s basic economy fare, which comes with one carry-on bag. However, you won’t be able to select your seat without paying a fee, and you’ll be in the last boarding group.

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According to Google Flights, tickets for this route normally cost around $800, so this deal is almost a no-brainer.

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If you want to learn more about how to earn or redeem miles on Delta flights, check out our complete guide to the Delta SkyMiles program.

Maximize your purchase

If you fly Delta regularly, use one of Delta’s cobranded credit cards, such as the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card, to earn bonus miles on your purchase and get additional Delta benefits. For more information, check out our full review of the Delta Platinum Amex.

Or, use a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:

Chase Sapphire Preferred Card: 2 points per dollar spent on travel
American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel
The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel, on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year
Citi Premier® Card (see rates and fees): 3 points per dollar spent on airfare
Chase Sapphire Reserve: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare

Bottom line

Delta is offering a massive discount on flights from Minneapolis to Cancun — more than $500 cheaper than usual.

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