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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 28.9% of flights from Chicago to Mexico City were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, travelers typically encountered 2 stops. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of the flights on this route involve at least one connection.

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

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Mexico City has a duration of 4 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 2719 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally take longer, with a median duration of 7 hours and 55 minutes. This represents a significant difference in travel time compared to non-stop options.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Chicago to Mexico City have come up frequently. This route is classified as one where good deals appear with regularity. Travelers can typically find competitive fares for this destination within a 30-day window.

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Chicago to Mexico City: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Mexico City

Flights from Chicago to Mexico City cover a distance of 2719 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Chicago to Mexico City are typically $336–$663, with a median of $482. Current fares are above the typical level, and about 11% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Mexico City? You'll find the most affordable fares in April, with a median price of $181. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $201. Even December presents a relatively lower median of $322 compared to the overall typical fare.

Most itineraries for this route are not direct, with most itineraries connecting at least once. Only 28.9% of recent fares were non-stop flights. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Mexico City? A typical journey, including connections, takes about 4h 10m. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 4h 10m, while connecting flights have a median duration of 8h 4m.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Mexico City

Regular price: $272 - $504

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

The regular price range for this route is between 272 USD and 504 USD. The current lowest deal is 235 USD with Aeroenlaces Nacionales for travel from Oct 9-Oct 30.

now $235

Low $272

High $504

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Mexico City

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Mexico City is April, with a median price of $326. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $976. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $326

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $976

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

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$528

$312

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$571

$312

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$621

$323

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$507

$328

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$458

$335

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$460

$335

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

$672 → $297

56%

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

$669 → $318

52%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$661 → $326

51%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

$656 → $322

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Mexico City

Chicago - Mexico City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Mexico City are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Mexico City, with a median price of $181.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 10m

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Mexico City takes 4h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Volaris offers direct flights

Volaris is one airline that offers direct flights from Chicago to Mexico City.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Chicago to Mexico City are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers flights to Mexico City, with prices starting from $239.

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

💸 Flights from ~$239

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport is another option for flights to Mexico City.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$368

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport provides an alternative departure point for flights to Mexico City.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$451

Mexico City main airports to arrive at

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)

Cheapest

Felipe Ángeles International Airport is a good option for flights from Chicago to Mexico City.

📍 ~57 km from Mexico City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$248

Airports nearby Mexico City used as alternative

Toluca International (TLC)

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

📍 ~55 km from Mexico City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$255

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Mexico City, Mexico

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From ORD

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Mexico City, Mexico

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$981

$826

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Mexico City, Mexico

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$969

$828

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From ORD

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Nov 26

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$973

$828

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Nov 26

Mexico City, Mexico

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$985

$828

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Aeroméxico

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From ORD

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Nov 26

Mexico City, Mexico

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$976

$828

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Aeroméxico

Business Class

From ORD

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Nov 26

Mexico City, Mexico

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$980

$828

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Mexico City, Mexico

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$969

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mexico City

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Chicago to Mexico City has been within 0-6 days of departure. During this period, the average price was around $273. Prices tend to be higher further out, with flights booked 60+ days in advance averaging $539. Even 28-59 days out, the average price was $526, indicating that last-minute bookings can offer better value on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Mexico City was considered to be $336 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $482. Fares above $663 were typically in the higher price range, representing the top 25% of prices observed.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Mexico City, with a median price of $181. March also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $201. While December had a median price of $322, it was also observed as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, compared to an annual median of $482.

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Chicago to Mexico City: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Mexico City

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Mexico City

Regular price: $272 - $504

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

The regular price range for this route is between 272 USD and 504 USD. The current lowest deal is 235 USD with Aeroenlaces Nacionales for travel from Oct 9-Oct 30.

now $235

Low $272

High $504

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Mexico City

April

Cheapest

Flights from $326

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $976

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

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$528

$312

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$571

$312

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$621

$323

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$507

$328

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$458

$335

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$460

$335

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

$672 → $297

56%

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

$669 → $318

52%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$661 → $326

51%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

$656 → $322

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Mexico City

Chicago - Mexico City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Mexico City are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Mexico City, with a median price of $181.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 10m

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Mexico City takes 4h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Volaris offers direct flights

Volaris is one airline that offers direct flights from Chicago to Mexico City.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Chicago to Mexico City are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers flights to Mexico City, with prices starting from $239.

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

💸 Flights from ~$239

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport is another option for flights to Mexico City.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$368

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport provides an alternative departure point for flights to Mexico City.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$451

Mexico City main airports to arrive at

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)

Cheapest

Felipe Ángeles International Airport is a good option for flights from Chicago to Mexico City.

📍 ~57 km from Mexico City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$248

Airports nearby Mexico City used as alternative

Toluca International (TLC)

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

Mexico City, Mexico

75% AI deal score

$969

$828

Save $141

Aeroméxico

Business Class

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 are above the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights take 4h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Volaris offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

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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Nov 24

Nov 24

Nov 24

Nov 24

Nov 24

Nov 26

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Nov 26

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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?

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?

Related routes

More routes from Chicago

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 are above the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights take 4h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Volaris offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

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

Nov 24

Nov 24

Nov 24

Nov 24

Nov 24

Nov 24

Nov 26

Nov 26

Nov 26

Nov 26

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Nov 27

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?