Are there direct flights from Mexico City to Chicago?

Yes, direct flights are available from Mexico City to Chicago. Historically, approximately 17.8% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This data reflects observations over the trailing 90 days.

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

The typical direct flight from Mexico City to Chicago has a duration of 4 hours and 5 minutes. Flights with one stopover generally take longer, with a median duration of 8 hours and 30 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 2705 kilometers. These durations provide an average travel time for the route.

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

Based on historical trends, deals for flights from Mexico City to Chicago are considered frequent. Setting a price alert can be beneficial for this route. This allows travelers to be notified when prices drop, potentially securing a more favorable fare. This classification is based on pricing patterns observed over the trailing 30 days.

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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 for flights from Mexico City to Chicago connect at least once, with only 17.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, travelers typically encounter 2 stopovers.

Right now, cheap flights from Mexico City to Chicago typically range from $312–$622, with a median price of $451. Current fares are above the typical level for this route, and approximately 11% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to Chicago? The most affordable months to fly are typically April, with a median fare of $264, followed by June at $327, and May at $355.

A typical journey from Mexico City to Chicago, including connections, takes about 10h 58m. Non-stop flights on this route have a median duration of 4h 5m.

The distance between Mexico City and Chicago is 2705 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Mexico City to Chicago

Regular price: $338 - $781

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Mexico City to Chicago is $338 to $781. The current lowest deal is $244 with Volaris, for travel from Oct 1-Oct 5.

now $244

Low $338

High $781

The cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to Chicago

The cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Chicago is April, with a median price of $274. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1484. Prices are generally lower from January to August.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $274

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,484

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

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, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

NLU - Chicago

Mexico City (NLU) - Chicago (ORD)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$599

$359

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NLU - Chicago

Mexico City (NLU) - Chicago (ORD)

Volaris

$607

$337

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Chicago

Mexico City (MEX) - Chicago (ORD)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$621

$338

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NLU - Chicago

Mexico City (NLU) - Chicago (ORD)

Volaris

$584

$351

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Chicago

Mexico City (MEX) - Chicago (MDW)

$692

$446

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

TLC - Chicago

Toluca (TLC) - Chicago (MDW)

$618

$414

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$621 → $338

46%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

$607 → $337

45%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$584 → $351

40%

3 nights

Feb 25 - Feb 28

$461 → $259

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Mexico City to Chicago

Mexico City - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Mexico City to Chicago are above the typical level at $244.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $264

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Chicago, with a median price of $264.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 5m

Direct flights from Mexico City to Chicago typically take 4h 5m, while connecting flights average 10h 58m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 82.2% of recent routes, with 2 stopovers being common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Volaris offers direct flights

Volaris provides direct flight options for the Mexico City to Chicago route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Mexico City to Chicago appear frequently, typically within 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 ~$214

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a major hub for flights to Chicago, offering many connections from Mexico City.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago (reachable by car, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$216

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers significant carrier presence and direct flight options for Chicago travelers.

📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by rail or car, but requires travel across state lines into Wisconsin).

💸 Flights from ~$438

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Oct 29

Chicago, United States

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$536

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Oct 29

Chicago, United States

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$947

$579

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Oct 30

Chicago, United States

84% AI deal score

$946

$579

Save $367

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Business Class

From MEX

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Oct 30

Chicago, United States

84% AI deal score

$946

$579

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Business Class

From MEX

Elite

Oct 29

Chicago, United States

84% AI deal score

$948

$579

Save $369

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From MEX

Elite

Oct 27

Chicago, United States

83% AI deal score

$932

$579

Save $353

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From MEX

Elite

Sep 28

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$983

$648

Save $335

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Business Class

From MEX

Elite

Nov 17

Chicago, United States

81% AI deal score

$782

$577

Save $205

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Nov 05

Chicago, United States

81% AI deal score

$780

$579

Save $201

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From MEX

Elite

Dec 21

Chicago, United States

81% AI deal score

$816

$608

Save $208

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From MEX

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Oct 30

Chicago, United States

81% AI deal score

$938

$643

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From MEX

Elite

Oct 14

Chicago, United States

80% AI deal score

$925

$652

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Mexico City to Chicago has been within 0-6 days of departure. During this period, the average price was around $339. Booking 7-13 days out typically saw prices rise to $452, while booking 60+ days in advance usually resulted in the highest average price of $519. These trends are based on pricing observed across the trailing 90 days.

A flight from Mexico City to Chicago is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $312. The median price for this route across the trailing 90 days was $451. Prices above $622 typically fall into the more expensive range. This threshold helps travelers identify favorable pricing.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Mexico City to Chicago have been April, with a median price of $264, and June, with a median price of $327. May also offered relatively lower prices, with a median of $355. The annual median price for this route was $451, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Mexico City to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Mexico City to Chicago

A typical journey from Mexico City to Chicago, including connections, takes about 10h 58m. Non-stop flights on this route have a median duration of 4h 5m.

The distance between Mexico City and Chicago is 2705 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Mexico City to Chicago

Regular price: $338 - $781

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Mexico City to Chicago is $338 to $781. The current lowest deal is $244 with Volaris, for travel from Oct 1-Oct 5.

now $244

Low $338

High $781

The cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to Chicago

April

Cheapest

Flights from $274

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,484

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

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, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

NLU - Chicago

Mexico City (NLU) - Chicago (ORD)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$599

$359

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NLU - Chicago

Mexico City (NLU) - Chicago (ORD)

Volaris

$607

$337

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Chicago

Mexico City (MEX) - Chicago (ORD)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$621

$338

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NLU - Chicago

Mexico City (NLU) - Chicago (ORD)

Volaris

$584

$351

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Chicago

Mexico City (MEX) - Chicago (MDW)

$692

$446

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

TLC - Chicago

Toluca (TLC) - Chicago (MDW)

$618

$414

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$621 → $338

46%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

$607 → $337

45%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$584 → $351

40%

3 nights

Feb 25 - Feb 28

$461 → $259

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Mexico City to Chicago

Mexico City - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Mexico City to Chicago are above the typical level at $244.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $264

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Chicago, with a median price of $264.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 5m

Direct flights from Mexico City to Chicago typically take 4h 5m, while connecting flights average 10h 58m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 82.2% of recent routes, with 2 stopovers being common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Volaris offers direct flights

Volaris provides direct flight options for the Mexico City to Chicago route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Mexico City to Chicago appear frequently, typically within 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 ~$214

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a major hub for flights to Chicago, offering many connections from Mexico City.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago (reachable by car, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$216

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers significant carrier presence and direct flight options for Chicago travelers.

Chicago, United States

80% AI deal score

$925

$652

Save $273

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 above the typical level

April is historically cheapest at $264

Direct flights average 4h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

Volaris offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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

Oct 29

Oct 29

Oct 30

Oct 30

Oct 29

Oct 27

Sep 28

Nov 17

Nov 05

Dec 21

Oct 30

Oct 14

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 above the typical level

April is historically cheapest at $264

Direct flights average 4h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

Volaris offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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

Oct 29

Oct 29

Oct 30

Oct 30

Oct 29

Oct 27

Sep 28

Nov 17

Nov 05

Dec 21

Oct 30

Oct 14

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?