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Cheapest round-trip
$498
Typical prices: $368-$933
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Sun 12/2Sun 12/9
ORD - MXL • 2 stops
Top layover airports
Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL)
Cheapest • Avg $414 (round-trip)
Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX)
Shortest trip • 10h 27m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Mexicali (ORD-MXL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Mexicali

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
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6:21 am - 3:24 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MXL Mexicali
35h 03m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
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4:13 pm - 11:00 pmMXL  Mexicali-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 47m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
$498Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 3
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8:15 am - 6:51 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MXL Mexicali
24h 36m3 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Houston George Bush Intcntl Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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4:13 pm - 11:00 pmMXL  Mexicali-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 47m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
$522Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 9
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12:25 am - 12:13 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MXL Mexicali
13h 48m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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4:13 pm - 11:00 pmMXL  Mexicali-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 47m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
$546Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 11
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1:05 am - 11:15 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MXL Mexicali
24h 10m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
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4:13 pm - 12:54 amMXL  Mexicali-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 41m2 stops Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Denver Intl
$549Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 11
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3:55 pm - 12:13 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MXL Mexicali
22h 18m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Santiago de Querétaro Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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1:02 pm - 10:55 pmMXL  Mexicali-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 53m1 stop León Del Bajio
$554Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 11
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3:55 pm - 12:13 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MXL Mexicali
22h 18m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Santiago de Querétaro Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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11:50 pm - 4:33 pmMXL  Mexicali-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
14h 43m2 stops Mexico City Benito Juarez Dallas/Fort Worth
$561Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 3
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1:24 am - 12:13 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MXL Mexicali
12h 49m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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4:13 pm - 11:00 pmMXL  Mexicali-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 47m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
$569Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 11
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1:24 am - 12:13 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MXL Mexicali
12h 49m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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1:02 pm - 10:55 pmMXL  Mexicali-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 53m1 stop León Del Bajio
$595Volaris
Sun, Nov 29 - Mon, Dec 7
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1:05 am - 6:51 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MXL Mexicali
31h 46m2 stops Mexico City Benito Juarez Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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6:16 pm - 11:13 amMXL  Mexicali-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
14h 57m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
$610Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
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6:21 am - 6:51 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MXL Mexicali
26h 30m3 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Ontario Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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4:13 pm - 11:00 pmMXL  Mexicali-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 47m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
$612Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexicali flights

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexicali?

Volaris ($595) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexicali in the last 5 days.

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Cheapest flight

$498
Round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexicali

When to book flights from Chicago to Mexicali

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Your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexicali flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexicali?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexicali.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexicali?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexicali. Flights with 1 layover take between 10h 27m and 10h 45m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexicali?

    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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexicali 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 $498 to $1,199. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

  • What car rental options are available at Mexicali Airport (MXL)?

    Mexicali Airport (MXL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Europcar
    • Fox
    • Avis
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexicali?

    Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexicali usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Mexicali (MXL).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexicali pass through?

    Connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexicali most commonly pass through:

    • Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 67% of one-stop connections
    • Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 33% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexicali?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 62% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexicali. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $356 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $933, a difference of $577.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexicali?

    Flying via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 27m, compared with 10h 45m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

  • What is the time difference between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Mexicali?

    Mexicali is 2 hours behind Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexicali flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $356, about $577 less than Sunday fares (62% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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