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 routes involve connecting flights.

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

The direct flight from Chicago to Mexico City typically takes 4 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 2719 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 7 hours and 55 minutes. This represents a significant difference in duration between direct and connecting services.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Chicago to Mexico City come up frequently. This route is classified as one with regular opportunities for finding good value fares. Travelers can typically expect to see favorable pricing options appear often, based on observations over a 30-day period.

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CHI - Mexico City
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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. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Chicago to Mexico City, fares typically range from $336–$663, with a median price of $482. Right now, 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? The most affordable months to fly are April, with a median fare of $181, followed by March at a median of $201. December also presents a more budget-friendly option, with a median fare of $322.

Most itineraries for this route are connecting, with only 28.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

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

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Mexico City

Regular price: $321 - $477

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

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Mexico City is typically between $321 and $477. The current lowest deal is $238 with Aeroenlaces Nacionales, for travel from Jan 15-Jan 28.

now $238

Low $321

High $477

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

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Mexico City

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$827

$433

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (MEX)

Volaris

$832

$453

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$831

$436

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$456

$258

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$451

$253

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$482

$256

One-way

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

2 nights

Jul 28 - Jul 30

$831 → $436

48%

4 nights

Jul 26 - Jul 30

$827 → $433

48%

3 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 30

$832 → $453

46%

5 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 13

$503 → $242

52%

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 for Chicago to Mexico City are above the typical level at $238.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Mexico City, with a median price of $326.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 10m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Historically, 28.9% of flights from Chicago to Mexico City are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aeroenlaces Nacionales offers direct flights

Aeroenlaces Nacionales has offered direct flights from Chicago to Mexico City.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Chicago to Mexico City are frequent, appearing often over a 30-day window.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers a wide selection of flights from Chicago to Mexico City, often with competitive pricing.

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

💸 Flights from ~$245

Mexico City main airports to arrive at

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)

Cheapest

Felipe Ángeles International Airport is an alternative arrival option for flights from Chicago to Mexico City.

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

💸 Flights from ~$245

Airports nearby Mexico City used as alternative

Toluca International (TLC)

Cheapest

Toluca International is the closest alternative to Mexico City, specifically designed to handle overflow traffic.

📍 ~50 km from Mexico City (ground transport can be slow during peak hours).

💸 Flights from ~$212

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Mexico City

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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 was $482. Fares above $663 were in the more expensive range, representing the top 25% of prices observed over a 90-day period.

Based on historical data over the trailing 270 days, April typically offers the cheapest flights from Chicago to Mexico City, with a median price of $181. March also presents a good option, with a median price of $201. December, however, was observed to be the most expensive month, with a median price of $322, 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: $321 - $477

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

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Mexico City is typically between $321 and $477. The current lowest deal is $238 with Aeroenlaces Nacionales, for travel from Jan 15-Jan 28.

now $238

Low $321

High $477

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

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Mexico City

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$827

$433

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (MEX)

Volaris

$832

$453

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$831

$436

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$456

$258

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$451

$253

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Mexico City

Chicago (ORD) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$482

$256

One-way

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

2 nights

Jul 28 - Jul 30

$831 → $436

48%

4 nights

Jul 26 - Jul 30

$827 → $433

48%

3 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 30

$832 → $453

46%

5 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 13

$503 → $242

52%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Mexico City