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Cheapest round-trip
$350
Typical prices: $362-$635
Volaris
Tue 10/9Sun 10/14
ORD - MLM • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$179
Typical prices: $176-$342
Volaris
Mon 1/8
ORD - MLM • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Volaris. Average duration is 4h 03m
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Cheapest • 5% average savings
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 30% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 27% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $438 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 38m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Morelia (CHI-MLM)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Morelia

Fri, Oct 9 - Wed, Oct 14
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6:24 am - 9:17 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLM Morelia
3h 53mnonstop
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11:14 pm - 4:15 amMLM  Morelia-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 01mnonstop
$350Volaris
Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14
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2:40 pm - 2:09 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLM Morelia
24h 29m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
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11:14 pm - 4:15 amMLM  Morelia-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 01mnonstop
$370Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Sat, Oct 10
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6:34 am - 9:27 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLM Morelia
3h 53mnonstop
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11:53 pm - 4:54 amMLM  Morelia-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 01mnonstop
$374Volaris
Sat, Oct 3 - Thu, Oct 8
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7:25 am - 8:23 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLM Morelia
13h 58m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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11:53 pm - 4:54 amMLM  Morelia-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 01mnonstop
$375Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 16
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1:05 am - 2:28 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLM Morelia
13h 23m2 stops Mexico City Benito Juarez Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
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3:18 pm - 10:55 pmMLM  Morelia-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 37m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
$383Viva
Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Nov 30
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12:35 am - 2:28 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLM Morelia
13h 53m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
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3:18 pm - 10:55 pmMLM  Morelia-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 37m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
$397Viva
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
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12:20 pm - 4:57 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-MLM Morelia
29h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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10:25 am - 11:25 amMLM  Morelia-MDW Chicago Midway
25h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$431Frontier
Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 10
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7:50 pm - 8:45 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLM Morelia
24h 55m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Houston George Bush Intcntl
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8:13 am - 9:10 pmMLM  Morelia-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 57m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$450Frontier
Tue, Dec 8 - Mon, Apr 5
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3:26 pm - 11:11 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLM Morelia
7h 45m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
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2:55 pm - 12:10 amMLM  Morelia-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 15m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
$599Delta
Wed, Dec 30 - Wed, Jan 13
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3:43 pm - 11:37 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLM Morelia
7h 54m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
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2:55 pm - 11:00 pmMLM  Morelia-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 05m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
$599Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago to Morelia flights

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

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Morelia start at $350. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $362 to $635. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $350 on Volaris.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Morelia flight route?

There's little price difference between Chicago to Morelia routes. They average around $470 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Morelia?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Morelia, it is 5% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 10% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • April is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Morelia at $341 round-trip.
  • December ($835) and July ($594) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 144% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Chicago to Morelia the cheapest?

Flights from Chicago to Morelia are cheapest 8 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 30% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Morelia

 
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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on Volaris

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

John Walton

John Walton

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Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Key details for Chicago to Morelia flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$179
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Morelia

When to book flights from Chicago to Morelia

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Your Chicago to Morelia flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which activities can you enjoy while waiting for your flight at O'Hare Airport?

    If you are at O'Hare Airport, you can visit the yoga room located on mezzanine level in terminal 3. You can also see the aeroponic garden in terminal 3- it is the perfect space to meditate before your flight. O'Hare Airport also has an art exhibition program where you can explore paintings and sculptures.

  • Where can you exchange currency at the arrival and departure airports?

    Since in Chicago they use dollars while in Morelia they use Mexican pesos, you may need to exchange currency. In O'Hare Airport you can exchange money at gates B9 and C18 in terminal 1, the main hall in terminal 2, gate K11 in terminal 3, and the baggage claim level of terminal 5. In Morelia, Globo Cambio offers currency exchange services.

  • Where can you find a wheelchair for a friend with limited mobility at O'Hare airport?

    If you are flying to or from O'Hare Airport, you should contact your airline and request for them to provide you with a wheelchair. All airlines are responsible for providing their passengers with wheelchairs. O'Hare Airport has elevators in all terminals to help with movement between the levels. In terminals 1, 2, 3, and 5, there are restrooms with wheelchair-accessible facilities.

  • What means of transport are available from Morelia Airport?

    If you want to travel from Morelia Airport, car rentals are available through Budget, Hertz, Firefly, and SIXT. They offer pick-up during the day and night. Passengers who do not want to rent a car can use the taxi services instead. Taxi stations are found outside the terminal and offer taxis in three categories: collective taxis, special taxis, and vans.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Chicago to Morelia flights?

    Among airlines operating Chicago to Morelia flights:

    • Frontier: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from Chicago to Morelia?

    Only Volaris operates flights between Chicago and Morelia.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago to Morelia?

    Flights from Chicago to Morelia 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 Morelia (MLM).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chicago to Morelia flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Volaris: a checked bag in Economy Class class
    • Frontier: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago to Morelia?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Morelia:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Chicago to Morelia?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $438 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to $469 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Chicago to Morelia?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $16–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago to Morelia pass through?

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

    • Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 60% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 8% of one-stop connections

    Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago to Morelia?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Chicago to Morelia route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $450 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $517, a difference of $67. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How are flight departures from Chicago to Morelia spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Morelia flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago to Morelia?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Morelia:

    • Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 9:33 am
    • Latest: departs at 2:32 pm and lands at 6:35 pm.

    The flight takes about 4h 03m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chicago to Morelia flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 22% above the route average of $470. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago to Morelia?

    A nonstop flight from Chicago to Morelia takes 4h 03m, covering 1,711 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago to Morelia?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Chicago to Morelia changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $350 to $2,286. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago to Morelia looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago to Morelia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $210, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago to Morelia?

    Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 38m, compared with 7h 46m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 8h 24m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

  • What is the time difference between Chicago and Morelia?

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

  • What car rental options are available at Morelia Airport (MLM)?

    Morelia Airport (MLM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Payless
    • Thrifty
    • Firefly

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago to Morelia flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago to Morelia range from $362 to $635, with an average of $470 over the past 12 months. Anything below $362 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Chicago to Morelia flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $450 - about $67 less than Friday (13% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 8 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 30% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago to Morelia trip for April. Fares historically average $341 round-trip in that month - typically $494 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $438 round-trip on this route - about $30 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • There are several lounges in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) if you need to relax and rest between flights - some even have showers for guests who would like to freshen up. You will find the Hilton Athletic Club opposite terminal 2, the American Airlines Admirals Club on concourse H in terminal 3, and the United Club on concourse C interminal 1.
  • Morelia Airport (MLM) serves a few domestic and international destinations. Airlines that fly to Morelia Airport include American Airlines, Aeromexico, AeroMexico Connect, Aeromar, United Airlines, Viva Aerobus, and Volaris.
  • If you need to withdraw local currency for your trip,there are ATMs at both the departure and arrival airports. At O'Hare airport, ATMs are located in terminals 2, 3, and 4. These machines are operated by Bank of America and Wells Fargo. In Morelia airport, there are also ATMs offered by Bancomer and Banorte.
  • If you are driving to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), there are several parking lots where you can leave your vehicle. Chicago Midway Airport offers both short-term and long-term parking. The parking options include an hourly terminal garage, a daily terminal garage, an economy garage and lot, and a daily lot. We advise you to reserve your space online before your travel date.
  • If you or someone in your travel party has limited mobility, Morelia Airport provides services for passengers with special needs. They have wheel chair accessible restrooms, ramps, and telephones. There are also reserved parking spaces for people with limited mobility near the terminal. If you need a wheelchair or special assistance during boarding and flight, inform your airline or travel agency.

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Direct departures

Chicago to Morelia

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

Volaris

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Friday

Volaris

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Saturday

Volaris

Volaris

Sunday

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Morelia to Chicago

Monday

Volaris

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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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