Are there direct flights from Mexico City to Chicago?

In the trailing 90 days, direct flights from Mexico City to Chicago have represented 11.8% of the available options. When a direct flight is not available, connecting flights typically involve a median of 2 stopovers. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey, as direct options are less common.

How many hours is the flight from Mexico City to Chicago?

The direct flight from Mexico City to Chicago typically takes 4 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 2705 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 12 hours and 56 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

Should I set a price alert for Mexico City to Chicago flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Mexico City to Chicago have been frequent. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers. Given the consistent availability of deals, monitoring price changes can help secure a more favorable fare for this route.

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2027-01-26 – 2027-01-28
MEX - Chicago
69% AI deal score
$279
$254
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MEX - Chicago
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Mexico City to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Mexico City to Chicago

Most itineraries from Mexico City to Chicago involve connections, with only 11.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Mexico City to Chicago are available, they represent a small portion of the overall flight options.

Right now, fares for flights from Mexico City to Chicago are typically in the range of $471–$788, with a median of $606. Current fares are near the typical level for this route. Despite this, new deals appear almost daily, offering opportunities to find more favorable prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to Chicago? The most affordable month to fly is typically March, with a median fare of $215. Following March, May also presents lower prices, with a median fare of $345. January is another relatively cheaper option, showing a median fare of $515.

A typical journey from Mexico City to Chicago, including connections, takes about 23h 52m. This longer duration reflects that most itineraries involve at least one stopover. For the limited number of non-stop flights, the journey time is approximately 4h 10m.

The distance between Mexico City and Chicago is approximately 2705 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight, indicating a moderate travel distance that often involves several hours in the air.

How much is a round trip from Mexico City to Chicago

Regular price: $260 - $491

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

The regular price range for flights from Mexico City to Chicago is typically between $260 and $491. The current lowest deal is $265 with Volaris for travel from Dec 12 to Jan 11.

now $265

Low $260

High $491

The cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to Chicago

The cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Chicago is March, with a median price of $215. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $913. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $215

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $913

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Mexico City to Chicago

Volaris

Last-minute flights going from Mexico City to Chicago

Mon, Dec 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Chicago

Mexico City (MEX) - Chicago (ORD)

Volaris

$305

$282

One-way

Mon, Dec 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Chicago

Mexico City (MEX) - Chicago (ORD)

Volaris

$305

$282

One-way

Tue, Dec 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Chicago

Mexico City (MEX) - Chicago (ORD)

Volaris

$305

$259

One-way

Tue, Dec 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Chicago

Mexico City (MEX) - Chicago (ORD)

Volaris

$305

$259

One-way

Wed, Dec 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Chicago

Mexico City (MEX) - Chicago (ORD)

Volaris

$305

$271

One-way

Wed, Dec 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Chicago

Mexico City (MEX) - Chicago (ORD)

Volaris

$305

$271

One-way

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

5 nights

Feb 13 - Feb 18

$427 → $289

32%

4 nights

Feb 14 - Feb 18

$426 → $289

32%

2 nights

Feb 14 - Feb 16

$425 → $290

32%

5 nights

Feb 4 - Feb 9

$430 → $295

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Mexico City to Chicago

Mexico City - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Mexico City to Chicago are near the typical level of $606.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the cheapest deals

Historically, March has the lowest median price at $215 for flights from Mexico City to Chicago.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 10m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Mexico City to Chicago is 4h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Volaris offers direct flights

Volaris has offered direct flights from Mexico City to Chicago in recent months.

🏆 Airline highlight

Volaris has 1 direct deal

Volaris has offered 1 direct deal from Mexico City to Chicago recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

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

Mexico City main airports to depart from

Mexico City International (MEX)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$260

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)

Felipe Ángeles International Airport is an alternative departure point for your trip to Chicago.

📍 ~57 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$269

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a good option for flights from Mexico City to Chicago.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$268

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International is a major international airport with significant carrier presence and direct flight options.

📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by train or car)

💸 Flights from ~$439

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Chicago, United States

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$1,288

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Apr 20

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$1,319

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From MEX

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Apr 16

Chicago, United States

88% AI deal score

$1,336

$745

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From MEX

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Apr 09

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$1,267

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Apr 09

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Mexico City to Chicago is typically between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this window, the average price for a flight has been around $640. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise significantly, averaging about $838. Even booking 7-13 days out can result in higher costs, with an average price of $1009.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Mexico City to Chicago is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $471. The median price for this route has been $606 in the trailing 90 days. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed fares being $788 or less, indicating that prices above this threshold are less common.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Mexico City to Chicago include March, with a median price of $215, and May, with a median price of $345. January has also shown a median price of $515. The annual median price for this route is $606, suggesting that these months offer significant savings compared to the overall average.

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Mexico City to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Mexico City to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Mexico City to Chicago

Regular price: $260 - $491

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

The regular price range for flights from Mexico City to Chicago is typically between $260 and $491. The current lowest deal is $265 with Volaris for travel from Dec 12 to Jan 11.

now $265

Low $260

High $491

The cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to Chicago

March

Cheapest

Flights from $215

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $913

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Mexico City to Chicago

Volaris

Last-minute flights going from Mexico City to Chicago

Mon, Dec 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Chicago

Mexico City (MEX) - Chicago (ORD)

Volaris

$305

$282

One-way

Mon, Dec 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Chicago

Mexico City (MEX) - Chicago (ORD)

Volaris

$305

$282

One-way

Tue, Dec 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Chicago

Mexico City (MEX) - Chicago (ORD)

Volaris

$305

$259

One-way

Tue, Dec 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Chicago

Mexico City (MEX) - Chicago (ORD)

Volaris

$305

$259

One-way

Wed, Dec 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Chicago

Mexico City (MEX) - Chicago (ORD)

Volaris

$305

$271

One-way

Wed, Dec 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Chicago

Mexico City (MEX) - Chicago (ORD)

Volaris

$305

$271

One-way

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

5 nights

Feb 13 - Feb 18

$427 → $289

32%

4 nights

Feb 14 - Feb 18

$426 → $289

32%

2 nights

Feb 14 - Feb 16

$425 → $290

32%

5 nights

Feb 4 - Feb 9

$430 → $295

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Mexico City to Chicago

Mexico City - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Mexico City to Chicago are near the typical level of $606.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the cheapest deals

Historically, March has the lowest median price at $215 for flights from Mexico City to Chicago.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 10m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Mexico City to Chicago is 4h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Volaris offers direct flights

Volaris has offered direct flights from Mexico City to Chicago in recent months.

🏆 Airline highlight

Volaris has 1 direct deal

Volaris has offered 1 direct deal from Mexico City to Chicago recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

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

Mexico City main airports to depart from

Mexico City International (MEX)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$260

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)

Felipe Ángeles International Airport is an alternative departure point for your trip to Chicago.

📍 ~57 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$269

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a good option for flights from Mexico City to Chicago.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$268

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International is a major international airport with significant carrier presence and direct flight options.

Chicago, United States

87% AI deal score

$1,263

$729

Save $534

Aeroméxico

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Cheap Flights from Mexico City to Chicago

Today’s best flight deals from Mexico City to Chicago

Mexico City to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Mexico City to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Mexico City to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to Chicago

Direct flights from Mexico City to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from Mexico City to Chicago

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

Popular Airports to fly from Mexico City to Chicago

Mexico City - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in March for the cheapest deals

Direct flights take 4h 10m

Volaris offers direct flights

Volaris has 1 direct deal

Deals are frequent

Mexico City main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

When is the best time to book flights from Mexico City to Chicago?

How do I know if a Mexico City to Chicago flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Mexico City to Chicago?

Are there direct flights from Mexico City to Chicago?

How many hours is the flight from Mexico City to Chicago?

Should I set a price alert for Mexico City to Chicago flights?

Related routes

More routes from Mexico City

Flights to Chicago from other cities

Mexico City to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Mexico City to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Mexico City to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to Chicago

Direct flights from Mexico City to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from Mexico City to Chicago

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

Popular Airports to fly from Mexico City to Chicago

Mexico City - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in March for the cheapest deals

Direct flights take 4h 10m

Volaris offers direct flights

Volaris has 1 direct deal

Deals are frequent

Mexico City main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

Apr 23

Apr 20

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Apr 18

Apr 20

Apr 16

Apr 09

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

When is the best time to book flights from Mexico City to Chicago?

How do I know if a Mexico City to Chicago flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Mexico City to Chicago?