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Cheapest round-trip
$263
Typical prices: $297-$510
Volaris, Viva
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ORD - MEX • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$128
Typical prices: $150-$262
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Wed 9/9
ORD - MEX • Non-stop
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Volaris Basic fare beats Viva Zero Fare if you need a carry-on included.
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Mexico City (CHI-MEX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Mexico City 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 Mexico City

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
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1:40 am - 4:50 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
4h 10mnonstop
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5:45 am - 11:00 amMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 15mnonstop
$263Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Sun, Aug 30
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4:30 pm - 8:35 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
17h 05m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
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12:50 am - 5:52 amMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 02mnonstop
$263Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 5
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6:29 am - 10:45 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
4h 16mnonstop
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12:40 am - 4:43 amMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 03mnonstop
$264Volaris
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
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7:35 am - 10:45 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
4h 10mnonstop
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6:45 pm - 11:47 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 02mnonstop
$264Volaris
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 22
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2:49 pm - 9:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
7h 41m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
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5:45 am - 11:00 amMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 15mnonstop
$265Viva
Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24
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4:20 pm - 9:40 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
18h 20m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
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5:45 am - 11:00 amMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 15mnonstop
$265Viva
Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Oct 3
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5:20 am - 11:35 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
7h 15m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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1:09 pm - 6:54 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 45mnonstop
$341American Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Oct 3
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5:20 am - 11:35 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
7h 15m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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1:09 pm - 6:54 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 45mnonstop
$342American Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
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7:30 am - 7:55 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
13h 25m1 stop Cancun
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8:45 pm - 2:30 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
17h 45m1 stop Cancun
$355Frontier
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
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7:30 am - 7:55 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
13h 25m1 stop Cancun
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8:45 pm - 2:30 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
17h 45m1 stop Cancun
$355Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Mexico City flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Mexico City 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 Mexico City?

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 Mexico City departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Mexico City from Chicago usually cost between $343 and $523 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $263 on Multiple Airlines (Aug 24-Aug 30).

What is the cheapest Chicago to Mexico City flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Mexico City costs $180 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Mexico City (MEX). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Mexico City?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Mexico City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Chicago to Mexico City, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Mexico City back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Mexico City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Mexico City, 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 Mexico City is February, where tickets cost $312 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $568 and $456 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Mexico City?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $450, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Mexico City, 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 Mexico City, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Mexico City

 
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Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$128
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 45% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Mexico City

When to book flights from Chicago to Mexico City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Mexico City 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 Mexico City

  • Are VIP services available at Benito Juarez Airport?

    Benito Juarez Airport provides travelers with exceptional VIP treatment. When you land at the airport, a greeter meets you at the point of arrival. A porter then assists you with your luggage as you move swiftly past the checkpoints to your vehicle.

  • Can I fly nonstop to Benito Juarez Airport from Chicago?

    You can find nonstop flights from O'Hare Airport to Benito Juarez Airport with several airlines, including Aeromexico and United Airlines. However, Midway Airport does not operate nonstop flights to Benito Juarez Airport.

  • Does Benito Juarez Airport have hotels?

    The Grand Hilton and Courtyard by Marriott, located just a few minutes away from Terminal 1, provide top-notch accommodation for passengers landing at Juarez Airport and have free shuttles to ferry travelers from the terminal to the hotels.

  • Can I find affordable parking lots at Chicago Airports?

    At O'Hare Airport, the parking rates at the daily parking lot and main garage are around $40. Economy lots E, H, and F charge approximately $17 per day. The economy lot at Midway Airport charges around $15, while the daily lot charges around $30 per day.

  • Can I rent a car at Benito Juarez Airport?

    Mexico City airport has several car rental companies with plenty of vehicles to suit travelers'varying needs. Car rentals like Alamo, Ace, and Firefly are located at the international and national walkway of Terminal 1.

  • What activities are available at O’Hare Airport for families traveling with young children?

    Travelers flying out of O’Hare Airport with kids should check out the Family Lounge in Terminal 2, near Gate F1. This lounge has plenty of space for kids to get their wiggles out before the flight. You can also search for a giant dinosaur, a WWII fighter plane, and other wonders when you take the art scavenger hunt through the airport.

  • Are there services for military service members at Chicago’s main airports?

    Members of the military and their families will find a variety of services at the USO centers, including free refreshments, a quiet room, and a kids’ activity room. O’Hare has two USO centers; one pre-security on Terminal 2’s Mezzanine level and the other post-security in the Terminal 3 Rotunda. Midway’s USO is located immediately after the Concourse C security checkpoint.

  • Is public transportation available from Downtown Chicago to O’Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    The most convenient way to travel from Downtown Chicago to O’Hare Airport is to take the “L” train (Chicago Transit Authority’s rapid-transit system). The trip on the Blue Line from Chicago’s city center to the airport’s CTA train station takes about 45min. 

  • Do the Chicago airports have any on-site hotels?

    Avoid traffic before an early-morning flight from Chicago to Benito Juarez Airport by staying overnight at the airport. The Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel is conveniently located outside of O'Hare's Terminals 1, 2, and 3 and is connected to Terminal 5 by the airport’s ATS shuttle train. Although you won’t find an on-site hotel at Midway Airport (MDW), about a dozen hotels are located within a couple of blocks of the airport.

  • Is there a place where I can store my luggage at Benito Juarez Airport (MEX)?

    You’ll find luggage storage in both Terminals 1 and 2 at Benito Juarez Airport (MEX). Passengers flying from Chicago to MEX will most likely use Terminal 1; the luggage storage service in this terminal is located on the ground level near the central information desk.

  • Can I take a train from Benito Juarez Airport to downtown Mexico City?

    Mexico City’s Yellow Line (Line 5) Metro trains stop just steps from Terminal 1 at the Terminal Aérea station. From here, it’s about a 30 minutes ride to the Balderas station in the city center. The ride to the Balderas station requires one transfer at La Raza station to the Olive Green Line (Line 3). 

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Mexico City?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Mexico City was $128 for a one-way ticket and $263 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

    On your way to Mexico City, you’ll fly out from one of these Chicago airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing at Mexico City Benito Juarez.

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

    American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Mexico City flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Mexico City?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Mexico City flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Mexico City?

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

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

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Mexico City on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Mexico City, Delta or Aeromexico?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Mexico City are Delta and Aeromexico. With an average price for the route of $508 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. Aeromexico is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $371 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Mexico City.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Mexico City 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 Mexico City?

    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 Mexico City 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 Mexico City?

    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 Mexico City 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 Mexico City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $149 or less one-way and $350 or less round-trip.
  • You can book flights from O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) with major airlines like Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico. O'Hare Airport serves as a hub for United Airlines and American Airlines, which also operate several flights to Benito Juarez Airport.
  • Travelers can work or relax at one of the peaceful and cozy lounges at O'Hare Airport, like the Flagship Lounge in Terminal 3, which one can access upon paying a fee of approximately $59. Midway Airport (MDW) has the USO lounge in Concourse C for those in the military.
  • If you have extra time to kill before your flight, Midway airport has several must-see attractions like the World War II Battle of Midway display that commemorates the historic battle. On your way to gates 4A and 4B, there is an impressive collection of photographs showcasing Chicago city landmarks and scenes.
  • Benito Juarez Airport provides special services for passengers with disabilities landing at the bustling airport. From around 6.30am to around 10pm, the airport offers a complimentary transfer service between Terminal 1 and 2. The airport's air train service is another option.
  • Line 4 Metrobus is a fast and convenient bus service that transports travelers from the bustling Benito Juarez Airport to downtown Mexico. The Metrobus, which charges a fee of around M$30 ($1.46), takes approximately 30min to reach the heart of Mexico City. You can board the bus from Terminals 1 or 2.
  • Since Midway is closer to Chicago than O'Hare Airport, it will take you less time to reach Midway from downtown Chicago. Travelers can use the CTA L trains to reach Midway airport from Chicago city. The CTA L train, which costs around $2.50, takes approximately 25min to get to the airport.
  • People from all faiths may visit the interfaith chapel to pray, meditate, or sit in peace before their flight from Chicago to Benito Juarez Airport (MEX). The O’Hare Airport chapel is located pre-security on Terminal 2’s Mezzanine level, while the Midway Airport chapel is found after security on the Mezzanine level of Concourse C.
  • Arriving at O’Hare Airport (ORD) early enough to squeeze in a pre-flight workout? You can purchase a day pass to the Hilton Athletic Club or you can do some quiet stretching in the Yoga Room, which you’ll find post-security in the Terminal 3 Rotunda.
  • To avoid the traffic at O’Hare’s terminal curbside drop-off, use the Kiss ‘n Fly area in the Multi-Modal Facility off of Mannheim Road and Zemke Blvd. From here, you’re just minutes from the terminals via the Airport Transport System (ATS), O’Hare’s automated people-mover trains.

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Chicago to Mexico City Benito Juarez

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Mexico City Benito Juarez to Chicago

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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