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Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago to Acapulco.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Acapulco takes 00m, covering 1,877 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Acapulco range from $367 to $570, with an average of $412 over the past 12 months. Anything below $367 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 32% above the $412 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from Chicago to Acapulco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $199, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

Acapulco Alvarez Intl Airport (ACA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Fox
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Hertz

Flights from Chicago to Acapulco may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Acapulco Alvarez Intl (ACA).

One-stop flights from Chicago to Acapulco most commonly connect through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 76% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Chicago to Acapulco. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $396 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $556, a difference of $160.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 23m, compared with 7h 49m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 9h 32m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Acapulco is 1 hour behind Chicago (Central Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Acapulco are Playa Revolcadero, CiCi Acapulco Magico and Playa Caletilla. These are among the most viewed places in Acapulco on KAYAK.

At ACA, you'll find kiosks for a number of recognizable car rental agencies in the arrivals area near baggage claim. If you want any add-ons with your rental car, such as a child safety seat or a GPS navigation device, mention it when you make your reservation so that the car rental company has what you need when you arrive to collect your car.

A flight from ORD to ACA aboard Aeromexico allows Basic passengers to bring one carry-on aboard. The carry-on must weigh no more than 22 lb and be within 21.5x15.7x10 inches. Basic passengers can choose to pay in order to bring a checked bag, which must be within 50 lb and 62 total inches.

Chicago O'Hare (ORD) will have more flight options for you to choose from. However, one advantage of Chicago Midway (MDW) is that it is a smaller and less hectic airport, and therefore, much easier to navigate. Midway is closer to downtown Chicago, just a bit southwest of the center of the city, while Chicago O'Hare is toward the northwestern edge of the city.

On cheap one-stop flights from Chicago to Acapulco, Mexico City is, by far, the most popular connection city. Occasionally, one-stop flights have connections in Guadalajara. On two-stop flights, common pairs of connections include Mexico City then Guadalajara, Mexico City then Monterrey, Mexico, and Atlanta then Mexico City.