How many flights from Chicago to Mexico City are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 15.7% of flights from Chicago to Mexico City were non-stop. The majority of travelers on this route typically opt for connecting flights. When a stopover is involved, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that direct options are less common compared to flights with connections.

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Mexico City?

A direct flight from Chicago to Mexico City typically takes about 4 hours and 16 minutes, covering a distance of 2719 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to approximately 13 hours and 40 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with non-stop travel on this route.

How often do cheap flights from Chicago to Mexico City come up?

Cheap flights from Chicago to Mexico City come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent availability for good deals. Travelers can typically find competitive prices for this destination with regularity across the trailing 30 days.

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Chicago to Mexico City: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Mexico City

The journey from Chicago to Mexico City covers a distance of 2719 km, classifying it as a medium-haul route. For cheap flights from Chicago to Mexico City, fares typically range from $470–$852, with a median of $627. Right now, current fares are near the typical level, and new deals appear almost daily.

If you're wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Mexico City, the data indicates that May is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $298. Following closely, July also offers competitive prices, with a median of $387. September presents another good option, showing a median fare of $488.

When flying from Chicago to Mexico City, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 15.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2.

A typical journey from Chicago to Mexico City, including connections, takes approximately 20h 15m. For direct flights from Chicago to Mexico City, the median flight time is 4h 16m.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Mexico City

Regular price: $262 - $489

Prices for flights from Chicago to Mexico City are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Mexico City is between $262 and $489. The current lowest deal is $268 with Aeroenlaces Nacionales for travel from Jan 11-Jan 23.

now $268

Low $262

High $489

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Mexico City

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Mexico City is May, with a median price of $298. The most expensive month to fly is December, with a median price of $888. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $298

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $888

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Mexico City

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Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Mexico City

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Mexico City

Chicago (MDW) - Mexico City (MEX)

Volaris

$548

$399

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$462

$367

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$471

$376

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$472

$376

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$454

$345

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$455

$354

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Mexico City

1 night

Apr 26 - Apr 27

$455 → $281

38%

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

$443 → $289

35%

4 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 8

$464 → $312

33%

4 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 9

$463 → $320

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Mexico City

Chicago - Mexico City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Chicago to Mexico City are near the typical level at $627.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Mexico City, with a median price of $298.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 16m

A direct flight from Chicago to Mexico City typically takes 4h 16m, while connecting flights average 20h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 84.3% of routes from Chicago to Mexico City, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aeroenlaces Nacionales offers direct flights

Aeroenlaces Nacionales provides direct flights on this route, with recent deals found for $268.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Chicago to Mexico City are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a major hub, offering many flight options to Mexico City.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$268

Mexico City main airports to arrive at

Mexico City International (MEX)

Cheapest

Mexico City International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Chicago to Mexico City.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$236

Airports nearby Mexico City used as alternative

Toluca International (TLC)

Toluca International (TLC) is a useful alternative, specifically designed to handle overflow traffic for Mexico City.

📍 ~60 km from Mexico City (ground transport can be slow during peak hours).

💸 Flights from ~$313

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mexico City

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets from Chicago to Mexico City is typically 0-6 days before departure. During this window, the average price for a flight has been around $459. Prices tend to be higher for other booking windows, such as 7-13 days out, where the average price was $714, or 60+ days out, with an average price of $736. This suggests that last-minute bookings can offer more favorable pricing for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Mexico City is considered to be $470 or less. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed over a 90-day period. The median price for this route was $627, while prices in the 75th percentile reached $852. Aiming for fares at or below $470 would typically secure a competitive deal.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Mexico City, with a median price of $298. July also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $387. The annual median price for this route was $627. While September had a median of $488, it was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, indicating price variability.

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Chicago to Mexico City: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Mexico City

When flying from Chicago to Mexico City, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 15.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2.

A typical journey from Chicago to Mexico City, including connections, takes approximately 20h 15m. For direct flights from Chicago to Mexico City, the median flight time is 4h 16m.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Mexico City

Regular price: $262 - $489

Prices for flights from Chicago to Mexico City are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Mexico City is between $262 and $489. The current lowest deal is $268 with Aeroenlaces Nacionales for travel from Jan 11-Jan 23.

now $268

Low $262

High $489

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Mexico City

May

Cheapest

Flights from $298

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $888

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Mexico City

Volaris

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Mexico City

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Mexico City

Chicago (MDW) - Mexico City (MEX)

Volaris

$548

$399

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$462

$367

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$471

$376

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$472

$376

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$454

$345

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$455

$354

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Mexico City

1 night

Apr 26 - Apr 27

$455 → $281

38%

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

$443 → $289

35%

4 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 8

$464 → $312

33%

4 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 9

$463 → $320

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Mexico City

Chicago - Mexico City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Chicago to Mexico City are near the typical level at $627.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Mexico City, with a median price of $298.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 16m

A direct flight from Chicago to Mexico City typically takes 4h 16m, while connecting flights average 20h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 84.3% of routes from Chicago to Mexico City, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aeroenlaces Nacionales offers direct flights

Aeroenlaces Nacionales provides direct flights on this route, with recent deals found for $268.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Chicago to Mexico City are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a major hub, offering many flight options to Mexico City.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$268

Mexico City main airports to arrive at

Mexico City International (MEX)

Cheapest

Mexico City International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Chicago to Mexico City.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$236

Airports nearby Mexico City used as alternative

Toluca International (TLC)

Toluca International (TLC) is a useful alternative, specifically designed to handle overflow traffic for Mexico City.

Mexico City, Mexico

83% AI deal score

$800

$580

Save $220

Aeroméxico

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mexico City

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Mexico City

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Mexico City

Chicago to Mexico City: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Mexico City

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Mexico City

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Mexico City

Direct flights from Chicago to Mexico City

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Mexico City

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Mexico City

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Mexico City

Chicago - Mexico City route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Direct flights take 4h 16m

Connecting flights are more common

Aeroenlaces Nacionales offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Mexico City main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Mexico City used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Mexico City

Best Elite deals to Mexico City

Apr 01

Jan 23

Feb 03

Jan 29

Apr 25

Apr 07

Apr 08

Apr 08

Apr 11

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Apr 11

Apr 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mexico City

When should I buy Chicago to Mexico City tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Chicago to Mexico City?

What's the best month to fly from Chicago to Mexico City?

How many flights from Chicago to Mexico City are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Mexico City?

How often do cheap flights from Chicago to Mexico City come up?

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Flights to Mexico City from other cities

Chicago to Mexico City: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Mexico City

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Mexico City

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Mexico City

Direct flights from Chicago to Mexico City

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Mexico City

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Mexico City

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Mexico City

Chicago - Mexico City route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Direct flights take 4h 16m

Connecting flights are more common

Aeroenlaces Nacionales offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Mexico City main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Mexico City used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Mexico City

Best Elite deals to Mexico City

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Jan 23

Feb 03

Jan 29

Apr 25

Apr 07

Apr 08

Apr 08

Apr 11

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mexico City

When should I buy Chicago to Mexico City tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Chicago to Mexico City?

What's the best month to fly from Chicago to Mexico City?