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Cheapest round-trip
$292
Typical prices: $290-$479
Viva
Fri 11/9Wed 11/14
ORD - NLU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$127
Typical prices: $151-$265
Viva
Mon 11/12
ORD - NLU • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Mexico City. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
25 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 45% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 21% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY)
Cheapest • Avg $330 (round-trip)
Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL)
Shortest trip • 8h 27m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Mexico City (ORD-NLU)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Mexico City

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9
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12:35 am - 9:52 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-NLU Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
9h 17m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
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6:00 am - 10:55 pmNLU  Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
16h 55m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
$291Viva
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
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3:00 pm - 7:34 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-NLU Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
17h 34m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
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6:00 am - 1:10 pmNLU  Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 10m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
$291Viva
Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 14
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12:35 am - 7:55 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-NLU Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
19h 20m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
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10:05 pm - 10:55 pmNLU  Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 50m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
$292Viva
Sun, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 7
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1:40 pm - 9:43 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-NLU Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
20h 03m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
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6:00 am - 12:05 pmNLU  Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 05m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
$292Viva
Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 19
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12:25 am - 9:17 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-NLU Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
8h 52m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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2:08 pm - 11:44 pmNLU  Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 36m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
$292Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Fri, Dec 11
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12:35 am - 5:54 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-NLU Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
17h 19m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
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5:18 pm - 11:44 pmNLU  Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 26m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
$292Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 20
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12:35 am - 2:47 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-NLU Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
14h 12m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
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2:08 pm - 11:44 pmNLU  Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 36m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
$292Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
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1:49 pm - 8:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-NLU Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
7h 41m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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5:15 pm - 12:55 amNLU  Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 40m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
$303Volaris
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13
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1:49 pm - 8:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-NLU Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
7h 41m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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5:15 pm - 12:55 amNLU  Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 40m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
$311Volaris
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Dec 2
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12:53 pm - 8:28 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-NLU Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
7h 35m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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5:18 pm - 11:44 pmNLU  Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 26m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
$312Volaris
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City?

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City typically range from $290 to $479. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $292, on Viva.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 12% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City at $275 round-trip.
•December ($555) and June ($397) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 101% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City the cheapest?

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 45% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$127
Beat the crowds with an average 47% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 157% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl 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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Your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City 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 Mexico City?

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

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

    A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City takes 00m, covering 1,666 miles.

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

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City range from $290 to $479, with an average of $350 over the past 12 months. Anything below $290 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the $350 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $330 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to $385 for nonstop.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

  • Have flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City 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 $292 to $2,391. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $133, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl Airport (NLU)?

    Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl Airport (NLU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • MEXRENTACAR
    • Thrifty
    • Europcar
    • MAS
    • Dollar

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

    Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU).

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

    One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City most commonly connect through:

    • Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 53% of one-stop connections
    • Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 45% of one-stop connections
    • Punta Cana (PUJ) - 1% of one-stop connections
    • Cancun (CUN) - 0% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $299 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $395, a difference of $96.

    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 Mexico City?

    Flying via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 27m, compared with 11h 38m via Orlando (MCO) and 11h 59m via Punta Cana (PUJ).

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

    Mexico City is 1 hour behind Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Central Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Mexico City?

    Some of the most popular sights in Mexico City are Plaza de la Constitucion, El Ángel de la Independencia and Mexico City Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Mexico City on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City 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 Wednesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $299, about $96 less than Wednesday fares (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 45% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City trip for September. Fares historically average $275 round-trip in that month - typically $280 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 $330 round-trip on this route - about $55 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

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