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$161 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Ixtapa

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$323
Overall average: $626
Volaris
Wed 5/27Sat 6/6
ORD - ZIH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$659
United Airlines
Sat 3/14Sat 3/21
ORD - ZIH • Non-stop
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1 day a week
Sat
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 4h 58m
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Volaris
Cheapest • from $323 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Mexico City (MEX)
Cheapest • Avg $564 (round-trip)
Dallas (DFW)
Shortest trip • 6h 59m (one-way)
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August
Cheapest • 34% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Ixtapa (CHI-ZIH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Ixtapa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Ixtapa

Wed, May 27 - Sat, Jun 6
Volaris Logo
7:35 am - 3:52 pm
ORD
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ZIH
9h 17m
1 stop
Volaris Logo
4:38 pm - 5:52 am
ZIH
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ORD
12h 14m
1 stop
$323Volaris
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 29
Volaris Logo
7:35 am - 3:52 pm
ORD
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ZIH
9h 17m
1 stop
Volaris Logo
4:38 pm - 11:47 pm
ZIH
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ORD
6h 09m
1 stop
$342Volaris
Sun, May 17 - Mon, Jun 8
Volaris Logo
2:19 am - 11:56 am
ORD
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ZIH
10h 37m
1 stop
Volaris Logo
4:38 pm - 5:52 am
ZIH
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ORD
12h 14m
1 stop
$345Volaris
Wed, May 6 - Mon, May 11
Volaris Logo
7:35 am - 3:52 pm
ORD
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ZIH
9h 17m
1 stop
Volaris Logo
4:38 pm - 5:52 am
ZIH
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ORD
12h 14m
1 stop
$346Volaris
Tue, May 12 - Sat, May 23
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2:19 am - 11:56 am
ORD
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ZIH
10h 37m
1 stop
Volaris Logo
4:38 pm - 5:52 am
ZIH
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ORD
12h 14m
1 stop
$355Volaris
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
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7:35 am - 3:52 pm
ORD
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ZIH
9h 17m
1 stop
Volaris Logo
4:38 pm - 5:52 am
ZIH
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ORD
12h 14m
1 stop
$367Volaris
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16
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7:35 am - 3:52 pm
ORD
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ZIH
9h 17m
1 stop
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11:35 am - 12:45 am
ZIH
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ORD
36h 10m
2 stops
$386Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
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6:00 am - 6:15 pm
MDW
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ZIH
13h 15m
2 stops
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7:15 pm - 4:29 pm
ZIH
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MDW
20h 14m
2 stops
$545Aeromexico
Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Aug 25
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6:00 am - 7:00 pm
MDW
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ZIH
14h 00m
2 stops
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7:59 pm - 4:27 pm
ZIH
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MDW
19h 28m
2 stops
$628Aeromexico
Sat, May 16 - Sat, Jun 6
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6:23 am - 6:25 pm
MDW
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ZIH
13h 02m
2 stops
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7:10 pm - 9:45 pm
ZIH
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MDW
25h 35m
2 stops
$678Aeromexico
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Ixtapa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Ixtapa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Ixtapa flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Ixtapa costs $637 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Ixtapa (ZIH). It is also the most popular route.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Ixtapa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Ixtapa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Ixtapa is August, where tickets cost $406 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $966 and $840 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Ixtapa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Ixtapa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Ixtapa, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$161
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Ixtapa

When to book flights from Chicago to Ixtapa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Ixtapa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Ixtapa

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Ixtapa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Ixtapa was $161 for a one-way ticket and $323 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Ixtapa?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Ixtapa from Chicago.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Ixtapa?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Ixtapa?

    Only JetBlue offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Ixtapa flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Ixtapa?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Ixtapa flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Ixtapa?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Ixtapa, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Ixtapa?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Chicago to Ixtapa on on Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Ixtapa, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Ixtapa are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $945 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $692 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Ixtapa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Ixtapa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Ixtapa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Ixtapa from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Ixtapa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Ixtapa with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Ixtapa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Ixtapa from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Ixtapa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $692 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Ixtapa?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Saturday

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Direct returns

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl to Chicago

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Chicago to Ixtapa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Ixtapa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Ixtapa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8239 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
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2+hrs delay without any reason provided and a cramped flight

2.0 MediocreYogendra Kumar, Feb 2026
DTW - MDT
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2+hrs delay without any reason provided and a cramped flight

We waited an hour on the runway to get a gate in Orlando

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

Flight was delayed due to crew being not on time

Flight crew issues delayed my flight by 2 1/2 hours. Causing me to miss my connection.

The staff on board and gate was nice - a welcome change from the usual. We also arrived early, which was a great benefit, given that it takes 30 minutes plus to get bags at SRQ.

The staff was frielndly. The plane was terrible, it was too small and should be decommissioned. There were no back seat screens at all. The only beverages we had a choice from was coffee, tea or water. The only bathroom in the back was behind the flight attendant's jump seat and wasn't working. And I literally felt like I was sitting on top of the guy next to me. It was terribly hot in the plane and we had to sit on the tarmac in Chicago for 1/2 hour due to congestion in Mpls. Wouldn't they have know that before they even boarded us so that we could have sat in comfort in the terminal?

Never got on it. Was re-routed through Detroit and am still in airports 12 hours later waiting for my connecting plane to arrive.

Delta has too many delays now days. It is 1:06 am now. I was supposed to land in Norfolk at 10:30 pm. I got re-booked through Detroit and I’m still in Detroit. I hope to be landed in Norfolk by 3am. I’ve been in airports for 12 hours as of right now. There is a weather delay now but most delays lately have been maintenance.

Very Very late. Subsequent flights left an hour before ours

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Short flight, but no drink/snack service. The flights both going and coming were delayed.

Not being stranded in Chicago for her airport to 11:30 tomorrow morning the 3rd

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

Not United Airlines' fault. It's ORL airport's fault.

As previously stated the delay I experienced flying from Wichita to Chicago caused a host of issues. When I finally was able to be booked on the last remaining American flight from Chicago to Cincinnati, the gate changed four times with the last change occurring very near the scheduled boarding time. While I didn't have a problem moving from gate to gate, I did notice and make note of others that had mobility issues and had to move each time for the gate change.

Maintenance took a very long time and then we were in a holding pattern. While a one-off maintenance issue is standard, there were delays on both of my flights for this trip based on maintenance issues with the planes, which delayed both flights over 45 minutes. Thankfully, I didn't have any connections but it wasn't an experience that would make me pick AA if I have other options.

No Snacks or Entertainment. The flight was short, snacks should still be given.

See prior comment about how Kayak mishandled my reservation and delayed my arrival by 6 hours.

Boarding delayed 20 minutes for no reason, no wifi, in flight entertainment, or snacks / waters?

Delayed an hour due to operational issues. Minimal apologies or care for the significant inconvenience caused. Landed at nearly 1am and they still couldn’t find ground staff to get us off the plane promptly.

The aircraft had several problems - from excess fuel to non operational ac. Two hours of delay in Chicago could have been avoided with proper planning and aircraft maintenance.

Crew in Columbia was not prepared for landing. It was a bit of a disaster and getting bags took forever.

We were upgraded to First Class and it was a great flight

We experienced gate changes and a long delay. My seat was dirty when I boarded and I had to use wipes to clean it myself. There was an unpleasant and overpowering cleaning product scent on the plane as well that lingered through the flight.

Overall a good red eye. Crew chatted very loudly the whole time making it difficult to sleep.

It’s a 2 1/2 hour flight so good and comfort was not my real concern. Safety, easy, fast was what I was looking for. The crews were great, plane was clean, boarding from CBX was fantastic! Definitely traveling this way again.

Is was a good short flight with some turbulence! I would fly Volaris again.

We had boarding passes for the next flight but we could not catch the flight in the small airport just because volaris closed the boarding at the counters an hour before for which we had to sepnd almost 3+ hours to catch next flight. There are hardly anyone who can speak english, but thank God, we have found an young man who could not only speak English but helped us book for the next flight. The air crafts are noisy and scary sometimes to hear that squeeking noises during the take off and during the flight. They do not even offer a cup of coffee for free in flight. The prices are super high and the services are zero. That’s pretty much for this airlines in summary.

The boarding , and it would be nice if they would let us know head of time about flight changes

The fly was 2 hours delayed and the plane was old and dirty. A very umcorfotable flight, which I won't recomend to anyone

The flight was delayed by two hours. I had paid for extended leg room. Due to the delay, the plane was different and I didn't end up having extended leg room. I finally was able to reach Volaris on Whats App and they gave me an airline credit. I wanted a refund to the credit card since I hardly ever fly Volaris. Other than that, it was a very comfortable flight.

Confusion over extra fees. Held up on ramp during boarding. Thin seat cushion. Minimal leg room.

The check-in is either at a kiosk that didn’t allow me to check-in because my middle name was not on the reservation or at an agent that cost $15.

Better communication about delayed flight. I am thankful for a small credit for late flight.

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