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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Mexico

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Cancún
Cancún1 stop$308
Mexico City
Mexico City1 stop$261
Guadalajara
Guadalajaranonstop$269
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta1 stop$375
León
León1 stop$277
Monterrey
Monterreynonstop$295
Tijuana
Tijuana1 stop$338
Oaxaca
Oaxaca1 stop$295
Morelia
Morelianonstop$360
Mérida
Mérida1 stop$303
San Luis Potosí
San Luis Potosínonstop$323
Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes2 stops$429
Ixtapa
Ixtapa1 stop$370
Veracruz
Veracruz1 stop$301
Cancún
Cancún1 stop$308
Mexico City
Mexico City1 stop$261
Guadalajara
Guadalajaranonstop$269
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta1 stop$375
León
León1 stop$277
Monterrey
Monterreynonstop$295
Tijuana
Tijuana1 stop$338
Oaxaca
Oaxaca1 stop$295
Morelia
Morelianonstop$360
Mérida
Mérida1 stop$303
San Luis Potosí
San Luis Potosínonstop$323
Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes2 stops$429
Ixtapa
Ixtapa1 stop$370
Veracruz
Veracruz1 stop$301

Book Cheap Chicago to Mexico Plane Tickets

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

Thu, Jul 9 - Sun, Jul 12
Viva Logo
1:30 am - 9:40 am
ORD
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MEX
9h 10m
1 stop
Viva Logo
5:45 am - 10:55 am
MEX
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ORD
4h 10mnonstop
$261Viva
Mon, Jul 6 - Thu, Jul 9
Viva Logo
1:30 am - 4:45 am
ORD
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MEX
4h 15mnonstop
Viva Logo
5:45 am - 10:55 am
MEX
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ORD
4h 10mnonstop
$263Viva
Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11
Viva Logo
12:30 am - 6:56 pm
ORD
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TLC
18h 26m
1 stop
Viva Logo
6:01 am - 10:45 pm
TLC
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ORD
16h 44m
1 stop
$266Viva
Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30
Viva Logo
1:30 am - 4:40 am
ORD
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MEX
4h 10mnonstop
Viva Logo
5:45 am - 11:00 am
MEX
-
ORD
4h 15mnonstop
$267Viva
Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Sep 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:53 am - 1:25 pm
ORD
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MEX
11h 32m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 11:00 am
MEX
-
ORD
4h 15mnonstop
$273Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:53 am - 9:45 am
ORD
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MEX
7h 52m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 11:00 am
MEX
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ORD
4h 15mnonstop
$275Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 11
Volaris Logo
7:35 am - 9:03 pm
ORD
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CUN
13h 28m
1 stop
Volaris Logo
10:50 am - 11:47 pm
CUN
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ORD
12h 57m
1 stop
$308Volaris
Wed, Jul 8 - Sun, Jul 12
Volaris Logo
1:40 am - 2:28 pm
ORD
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CUN
12h 48m
1 stop
Volaris Logo
4:32 pm - 12:55 am
CUN
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ORD
8h 23m
1 stop
$309Volaris
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 12:00 pm
MDW
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CUN
3h 35mnonstop
Southwest Logo
12:40 pm - 4:15 pm
CUN
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MDW
3h 35mnonstop
$358Southwest
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 12:00 pm
MDW
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CUN
3h 35mnonstop
Southwest Logo
1:10 pm - 8:45 pm
CUN
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MDW
7h 35m
1 stop
$369Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Mexico flights

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

What is the cheapest Chicago to Mexico flight route?

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

The cheapest ticket to Mexico from Chicago found in the last 5 days was to Guadalajara, at $157 round-trip. The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Mexico City (MEX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $163.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Mexico?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Chicago to Mexico depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Mexico is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $482 on average. Morning departures are around 13% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Mexico is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $554.

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

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 $533, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Mexico, 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 is January, when tickets cost $375 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $612 and $478 respectively.

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

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

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

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

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, 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, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$106
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 39% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Puerto Vallarta

FAQs - booking Mexico flights

  • I’m headed to Baja California. Which airport should I fly to?

    If you’re flying from Chicago to the Baja California region of Mexico, consider flying to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) in the north or Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) in the south. VivaAerobus offers a one-stop layover from O’Hare Airport to Tijuana Airport that stops at Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL), and American Airlines offers one that stops at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX). Alternatively, both United Airlines and American Airlines provide nonstop flight service to Los Cabos Airport.

  • Where should I fly to when going from Chicago to Northern Mexico?

    Passengers headed from Chicago to the Northern region of Mexico might want to consider flights to Monterrey International Airport (MTY), located near the city of Monterrey. Both VivaAerobus and United Airlines offer nonstop flights from O’Hare Airport, while American Airlines has a one-stop layover going to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Alternatively, consider the Chihuahua International Airport (CUU). VivaAerobus has a one-stop layover from O’Hare Airport that stops at Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL).

  • When flying to the Bajio region of Mexico, what airport should I use?

    The Guanajuato International Airport (BJX) is the largest airport in the Bajio region of central Mexico. Volaris offers nonstop flight to Guanajuato Airport from both Chicago’s O’Hare Airport and Chicago’s Midway Airport. In addition, American Airlines has a layover flight from Chicago O’Hare that makes one stop at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. In addition, you might want flights to San Luis Potosí International Airport (SLP). Aeromexico offers a layover that stops at Mexico City International Airport (MEX).

  • I’d like to visit the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Where should I fly to?

    If you’re flying from Chicago to the northern part of the Pacific Coast region of Mexico, consider landing at Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara. Both VivaAerobus and Volaris offer nonstop flights from Chicago’s O’Hare Airport to Guadalajara Airport. Alternatively, consider flying to Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) in the southern part of the region. VivaAerobus offers a layover flight from O’Hare Airport that makes one stop at Mexico City International Airport (MEX).

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

    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.

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

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

    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 from Chicago to Mexico with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from Chicago to Mexico up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Mexico

  • Chicago’s O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the largest Chicago airport and about 17 miles from downtown. It’s a hub for United Airlines and American Airlines and an operating base for Spirit Airlines. Midway International Airport (MDW) is smaller, about 10 miles from downtown, and serves as a base for Southwest Airlines.
  • Citizens of the United States traveling from Chicago to Mexico don’t need to apply for a visa prior to entering the country. Instead, with a valid U.S. passport, they’re allow visa-free travel for up to 180 days.
  • If you’re headed to Central Mexico, book a flight to Mexico City International Airport (MEX) just outside the capital city. VivaAerobus, Volaris, Aeromexico, and United Airlines all offer nonstop flights from Chicago O’Hare to the Mexico City Airport.
  • Passengers looking to visit the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico should consider flights to Cancun International Airport (CUN). Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines all offer nonstop flights from O’Hare to Cancun, while Southwest offers nonstop flights form Midway to Cancun.
  • Passengers with reduced mobility traveling from Chicago to Mexico can rest assured that O’Hare Airport (ORD) has accessible services and facilities. These include accessible parking, accessible restrooms, and wheelchairs available upon request.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Mexico

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Mexico? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9901 reviews
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
Airline reviews

Agents at gate were not immediately available to solve problems and once they did they didn’t fix all the fight connections

4.0 OkayRuss, Jun 2026
ORD - FRA
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Agents at gate were not immediately available to solve problems and once they did they didn’t fix all the fight connections

Great experience. Boarding was fast, staff were very nice and funny, everything at the seat worked well.

Horrible! Several delays and then was cancelled! I spent over 24 hours in the airport and was unable to get a hotel or food voucher.

Smooth travel. Immediate update prior flight delay so I can arrange myself properly without too rush.

Boarded early; and arrived home 40 mins early. After a long flight, it’s nice to be back home early. These flights have no amenities; no snacks. So need to bring your own

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

They switched out gate from terminal 1 to terminal two ten minutes before boarding. So we had to make a 20 min crazy fast walk to a different terminal. Then we boarded the plane and waited for over 40 minutes until push back. Brutal

All planes flying to Mexico City are very old. Seats don’t even have power outlets.

Very turbulent flight, no drinks, very little service, unorganized boarding, gate changed multiple times

The flight was delayed significantly. Communication during the flight was abrupt and caused some panic as we were navigating turbulence. It was also too loud and every announcement felt startling. The flight attendants did not offer any assurances and I felt unsettled most of the flight. The seats, floor and tray table was very dirty. The seat next to me was broken and the passenger sitting there was very uncomfortable. He had a spring in his back and his seat made terrible squeaking noises through the flight.

Significant delays on my trip to Chicago and my trip back to NY

Delayed by 5 hours and I had to wit in the airport for more than 6+ hours.

I’ve got 31F seat and window seat . My 2 co passengers was AA crew members and they were very rude attitude and when I was going to use bathroom their gestures was very different and awkward and the guy beside me completely occupied the hand rest and I was really uncomfortable

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

It wa sort of on time; the cab was left with some trash

My pillow had a shoe print on it, when I asked if I can have another pillow, I was told “I’m sorry but it is one pillow per guest, do YOU want to turn it inside out” to which I responded , no thanks I will go without. This is generally not ok, but For the price tag I paid flying business this is absolutely unacceptable. Hopefully American Airlines can update their accommodations to bedding that is not tossed on the ground and stepped on, or at least have a couple of extra pillows in hand, incase someone had decided to step on the pillows for what ever reason

We were delayed bc ground crew gave the flight crew the wrong paperwork. We taxiied to the runway then back to the gate to get the correct paperwork that no one bothered reviewing the first time we pushed back. Boarding was rude and stressful like it always is. Gate agents and flight attendants are all over 55 years of age, embittered by years of underpayment From AA leading to their passive agressive bitchiness for no reason.

Boarding time was easy & quick. Crew was excellent. In-flight entertainment was great/easy. Seats are too small and not enough room between rows: felt like a sardine/very cramped.

It was cancelled at the last moment and the customer services seemed unnoticed to this change and hanged me off the phone the first time I called.

Staff especially Alan Hernandez was a great help with arrangements for my partner and me sit together. This made the trip do much more enjoyable. Thanks so much.

One of the flight was delayed an hour. We then boarded a new flight. We were told to unboard after some other time. To wait for the next flight for another hour. I paid for a short flight that turned in to half a day of travel.

No entertainment, charging, nor wifi on board but I napped for basically the entire time so it was alright. Was allowed to switch seats because the flight was not full but everyone was assigned to the back. Comfortable seats and we got moved to the emergency exit so the extra room was nice.

Painless trip. Only downside: No entertainment system (which we know with Viva & Volaris) and very small seat space. I'm petite and felt squizzed. I'm not sure how most overweight passengers do.

I was charge $90 for my bag more then the fight crazy!! And the plain hit a couple of birds on the take off bird strikes we returned back and had to change planes bad customer service everyone has an attitude problem!!! Bad experience!!!

THE AIRLINE FUCKEN SUCKS... NO DAMN PROFESIONALS.. NO CURTESY THEY CANCEL THE DAMN FLIGHT AS ITS ABOUT TO TAKE OFF

They need to have enough immigration forms for every one. They should offer free water to everyone, unless some one needs bottled water

They cancel the fly and don’t give a money refund.

The air conditioner was poor and we were delayed 1 hour for no apparent reasons and no information provided

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

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

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.

The app doesn’t work. I am having a lot of trouble checking in for flight tomorrow. Very disconcerting. Then they es t to charge extra for checking in at the airport;(

To many extra fees, poor customer service and very uncomfortable flight. No leg room and seat wont recline.

I am disabled and was unable to get any assistance from Volaris. I had to wait in line at front desk for 45 minutes, I am by myself, and unable to stand. When I got to front desk check in, they had no assistance for me. I did however, have wheelchair assistance when I arrived in Mexico City. Thank God for that!

Our flight got overbooked and we missed one day of our trip.

Be prepared to pay extra for everything! I'm not sure I really saved any money?

The flight was 3 hrs delayed and no remorse from airline

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

Better than expected. Staff were friendly and nice on both flights.

Just know that everything, and I mean everything is “ala cart”. 60$ just to put something in the overhead bin. I will never fly Frontier again nor do I recommend them to anyone else.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Our flight was canceled for no known reason. We weren’t told until we were checking in at 5:00 am. This was after our last flight with Frontier where we sat on the plane for three hours (not an exaggeration) before we took off because of a mechanical issue. We won’t be flying Frontier again.

I didn’t have enough time to catch my connecting flight and had to use a different Airline. I will be requesting a refund.

I brought a ticket and car rental through Travelocity. There was no where to add a KTN. So I thought i’d add it by looking up ticket on frontier website. I tried 3 times with the frontier chat bot to add my KTN it never updated my boarding pass. So then I tried showing up early to do it in person at the airport. The first employee update my ktn in the system and gave me a new boarding pass. I was sent back by tsa to join regular line. Then I was told to add my Ktn. It would cost me $25 extra. Given the length of the cue I did pay. Congratulations! BUT I will NEVER fly frontier again. Plus the plane was very old. It had actual ashtrays and old looking tray backs. Worst travel experience ever. Im warning my friends and family not to use frontier ever.

It was delayed 9 hours for operational reasons, despite the plane arriving to the airport on time.

Was just ok with over selling I guess. A lot of people in a short space and when we finally arrive i20 minutes, waiting to get out from the plain because we were waiting authorization for out boarding? Something like that.

They changed my flight and did not want to accommodate me or try to help me in any way. They do not care about their customers.

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Cabin class types available on flights to Mexico

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