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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Ixtapa

Sun, Mar 29 - Fri, Apr 10
Volaris Logo
6:00 am - 12:01 pmORD-ZIH
7h 01m1 stop
Volaris Logo
10:52 am - 11:07 pmZIH-ORD
11h 15m1 stop
$356Volaris
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Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 10
Volaris Logo
11:59 pm - 12:15 pmORD-ZIH
12h 16m1 stop
Volaris Logo
12:37 pm - 5:36 amZIH-ORD
15h 59m1 stop
$368Volaris
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Mon, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 11:00 amORD-ZIH
41h 43m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 10:15 pmZIH-ORD
10h 35m1 stop
$370Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:01 am - 11:13 amORD-ZIH
24h 12m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 11:20 amZIH-ORD
23h 40m1 stop
$371Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Nov 29 - Sat, Dec 13
Viva Logo
4:40 pm - 11:00 amORD-ZIH
18h 20m2 stops
Viva Logo
11:40 am - 11:20 amZIH-ORD
23h 40m1 stop
$428Viva
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Sat, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 11
Viva Logo
4:30 pm - 11:00 amORD-ZIH
18h 30m2 stops
Viva Logo
11:40 am - 10:15 pmZIH-ORD
10h 35m1 stop
$429Viva
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Thu, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 18
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:22 pmMDW-ZIH
13h 22m2 stops
Delta Logo
1:24 pm - 11:40 pmZIH-MDW
10h 16m2 stops
$812Delta
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Wed, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 17
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:22 pmMDW-ZIH
13h 22m2 stops
Delta Logo
1:44 pm - 11:47 pmZIH-MDW
10h 03m2 stops
$892Delta
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Fri, Nov 28 - Sat, Dec 6
Aeromexico Logo
6:00 am - 7:22 pmMDW-ZIH
13h 22m2 stops
Aeromexico Logo
7:59 pm - 4:18 pmZIH-MDW
20h 19m2 stops
$972Aeromexico
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Fri, Nov 28 - Sat, Dec 6
Aeromexico Logo
6:00 am - 7:22 pmMDW-ZIH
13h 22m2 stops
Aeromexico Logo
7:59 pm - 4:18 pmZIH-MDW
20h 19m2 stops
$1,017Aeromexico
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Volaris
Cheapest • from $356 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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ORD-ZIH
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ORD-ZIH
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 32% price drop
February
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Nonstop flights
1 day a week
There are direct flights from Chicago to Ixtapa 1 day a week: Sat.
Direct flights
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Cheapest round-trip
$356
Overall average: $802
Volaris
Sun 3/29Fri 4/10
ORD - ZIH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$801
United Airlines
Sat 1/3Sat 3/14
ORD - ZIH • Non-stop
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Ixtapa?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Ixtapa departing in March.

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 $423 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 $413 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $955 and $943 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$126
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% 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.
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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 $126 for a one-way ticket and $356 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 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?

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

  • 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 $941 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 $742 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 $476 or less one-way and $423 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.
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Reviews of the top 5 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.
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7996 reviews
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
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The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

4.0 OkayHeather, Oct 2025ANC - SEA
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The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

Non stop on long haul is the way to go. Great experience

The aircraft interior is old and tired on this aircraft. The entertainment system never worked despite the crews attempt to reset the system.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Old plane and old configuration/seats but still comfortable for a morning flight

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Flight was crowded and the woman sitting on my left was large & kept crouching in to my space. You need bigger seats or smaller passengers to fit into the seats you DO have! Snack were OK. Would appreciate if airlines had more savory rather than sweet snacks, thank you!

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

We were delayed, which I think had to do with air traffic control. Otherwise, everything was great.

Aeroméxico cancelled my ticket without advice AND It make a last minute mess in my intinerary, no solving my situation, bad advice and bad customer service

The ground staff were not as friendly and nice to the passengers as the air crew. Flight attendants, cockpit crew were great and very nice to everyone on board.

My flight was delayed, then I got transferred to a new flight that was also delayed- which wasn’t Aeromexico’s fault, it was because of weather conditions. Most of the crew was very nice and patient, except for one or two flight attendants who were rude. The entertainment wasn’t on, so all the screens were off.

My wife's entertainment system did not work. Payed for flight upgrade but did not receive advertised "free WiFi".

Annoying that we had to go to departures and get boarding passes. Should allow us to be booked all the way through, this is the only airline i have this problem with in MEX. Late boarding and take off

Lousy No wheelchair. As normal at Atlanta Cheap airline Cheap aero plane. - Neither entertainment nor food on a 5 hour saga

The airplane was an old airplane, seats were very uncomfortable and very little space, they changed my seat and that was no option to get back into my seat even when I was traveling a senior who required assistance.

This is not a low cost airline. Stop acting like o e.

Aeromexico crew made me check my hand luggage in the door of the plane. As soon as I reach Mexico City, I notice that my luggage was opened and 8 games of Nintendo Switch were stolen (700 dllrs value aprox) (the console was there) but the games were stolen. I am very dissapointed of Aeromexico and all the crew. Instead of being a good trip, It was a sad trip

Ok. But we arrived to a remote terminal which meant that a bus had to take us to the terminal building

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

Not the fault of United—weather, reroute around weather, time sitting on tarmac, arrived couple hours late, too late for train into city necessitating a much pricier cab but weather…can’t be helped.

I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

The flight attendants were rude. Seemed like they didn’t want to be there. Except for one girl that was really nice. Seats are sooooo uncomfortable. They give you a piece of paper and a thin cushion for a pillow and blanket that does nothing. Airlines have gone way downhill, especially United international flights. Food was disguting. Definitely flying ANA next time.

Crew and customer service were excellent. This flight also had plenty of leg room and seat mounted screens for entertainment. A very pleasant flight all around!

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

We had a layover from YVR to Denver. We bought 4 bottles of Absolut Vodka at the YVR Duty Free for $116.20, after going through security and American Customs Pre Clearance at YVR, Vancouver. When we landed in Denver, United put us behind the American Customs as well as TSA again for some reason. We were forced to go through American Customs and TSA again. TSA confiscated our rightfully owned Duty Free Absolut Vodka bottles. Because United incorrectly forced our flight behind American border and TSA again, we missed the connecting flight. After United put us on a later flight, we eventually arrived in Chicago very late, with hardly any sleep. I am looking for compensation from United for our incorrectly confiscated Absolut Vodka bottles worth $116.20, as well as compensation for incorrectly putting us behind American Customs and TSA again, causing us to miss our connecting flight, making us arrive extremely late in Chicago.

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

My wife and I love to travel, so we fly a lot. We've already logged 381,075 miles and with practically every major airline. But this flight was very disappointing. It started off well, with no delays and a new plane. But when lunchtime approached, all that good impression was ruined. Instead of white tablecloths, we were offered small, dark placemats, which, as it turned out, were perfectly adequate for the food. All the food offered—and my wife and I only took fish, and the meat—was not just bad, it was downright disgusting and not heated enough. The same applies to the appetizers. This was the first time in many years of traveling that we've been offered such disgusting food.

Lost luggage stuck no clothes and no word after 2 days leaving on cruise no stuff or clothes

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

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.

Liked on time, rear entry and exit from plane Dislike the use of duct tape to repair seat rests

Terrible. And they charged over $400 just for luggage. And threatened that I would loose my flight if I didn’t pay. So I didn’t have another choice but to pay.

They don’t give anything for free you have to pay for everything which it’s expected but at least give out water and a snack as a courtesy for flying with them.

I got to where I needed to go quickly. There were no amenities. And the seats were painful.

The worst. Kayak sent notification at 2am and 10am regarding the delay. Then sends a notification an hour before original depart time that it will depart on time. I had to wait 8 hours at the airport. My family had to pay for lodging in Guadalajara where I was landing for pick up.

The flight was delayed an hour and a half, and they would not update the board on when the flight was supposed to take off. Once the plane arrived, they started the boarding process before the plane was even ready for the passengers so we had to wait another 45 minutes on the tarmac while we waited for the plane to be ready for us. In my opinion, there is no point in starting the boarding process when you are not ready to board the plane. This just causes a crowded gate with everyone from zone one and zone two standing up going nowhere.

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