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Cheap Flights from Mexico City to Chicago (MEX-CHI)

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

Thu, Jan 22 - Fri, Jan 23
Viva Logo
7:30 pm - 11:25 pmMEX-ORD
3h 55mnonstop
Viva Logo
1:20 am - 5:45 pmORD-MEX
16h 25m1 stop
$243Viva
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Thu, Feb 19 - Fri, Feb 27
Viva Logo
7:30 pm - 11:25 pmMEX-ORD
3h 55mnonstop
Viva Logo
1:00 am - 5:30 amORD-MEX
4h 30mnonstop
$247Viva
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Thu, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 6
United Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 7:41 amMEX-ORD
13h 56m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:51 pm - 10:30 pmORD-MEX
8h 39m1 stop
$248United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Tue, Jan 13
United Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 6:52 pmMEX-ORD
4h 12mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 1:35 pmORD-MEX
4h 40mnonstop
$250United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 9
Volaris Logo
12:40 am - 5:36 amMEX-ORD
3h 56mnonstop
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6:23 am - 10:45 amORD-MEX
4h 22mnonstop
$253Volaris
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Jan 14
Volaris Logo
12:40 am - 4:36 amMEX-ORD
3h 56mnonstop
Volaris Logo
6:23 am - 10:45 amORD-MEX
4h 22mnonstop
$259Volaris
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 16
Delta Logo
2:10 pm - 11:40 pmMEX-MDW
9h 30m1 stop
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10:47 am - 8:45 pmMDW-MEX
9h 58m1 stop
$384Delta
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Wed, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 16
Delta Logo
2:10 pm - 11:40 pmMEX-MDW
9h 30m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:47 am - 8:45 pmMDW-MEX
9h 58m1 stop
$385Delta
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Tue, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 25
Aeromexico Logo
4:35 pm - 11:40 pmMEX-MDW
7h 05m1 stop
Aeromexico Logo
6:00 am - 7:30 pmMDW-MEX
13h 30m2 stops
$439Aeromexico
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Thu, Nov 20 - Tue, Nov 25
Aeromexico Logo
2:10 pm - 11:40 pmMEX-MDW
9h 30m1 stop
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6:00 am - 5:00 pmMDW-MEX
11h 00m2 stops
$444Aeromexico
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Aeromexico's AM Plus offers extra legroom and priority.
Take the CTA Blue Line from ORD to downtown Chicago.
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Viva
Cheapest • from $243 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Typical prices: $220-$314
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Cheapest non-stop
$247
Typical prices: $183-$264
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Mexico City to Chicago flights

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

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Planning a trip from Mexico City to Chicago? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What is the cheapest Mexico City to Chicago flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Mexico City to Chicago costs $168 on the route between Mexico City (MEX) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Mexico City to Chicago, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Mexico City to Chicago, 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 Mexico City to Chicago is February, where tickets cost $256 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $368 and $347 respectively.

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

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 $332, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Mexico City to Chicago, 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 Mexico City to Chicago, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Mexico City to Chicago

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Volaris

Volaris' Plus fare includes priority boarding and one checked bag, ideal for flexible travel.


Volaris offers More Flexibility add-on for unlimited time and date changes on restrictive tickets.

Read more about Volarisby Yulia Denisyuk
Viva

Viva Aerobus' Light Fare includes a carry-on and allows itinerary changes up to three times.


Viva Aerobus offers Vivabot check-in via WhatsApp for a seamless boarding pass experience.

Read more about Vivaby John Walton
Aeromexico

Aeromexico's AM Plus offers priority check-in, boarding, and extra legroom for enhanced comfort.


Aeromexico's Wi-Fi is available on most Boeing 787 and 737 planes, suitable for streaming.

United Airlines

United offers Priority Boarding for Zone 2, ensuring overhead bin space for carry-ons.


United's Economy Plus seats offer up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy.

Airports
MEX

For departures at MEX, arrive 3 hours early for international flights due to potentially long security lines.

Read more about MEXby Marisa Garcia
ORD

Take the CTA Blue Line from ORD to downtown Chicago for a reliable 45-minute trip, avoiding traffic delays.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
Our travel experts
Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

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.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on Viva

John Walton

John Walton

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.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Aeromexico and MEX

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and ORD

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$154
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
Flight from Mexico City to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Mexico City to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Mexico City to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Mexico City to Chicago

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Mexico City to Chicago was $154 for a one-way ticket and $243 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Chicago from Mexico City.

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

    On your way to Chicago, you’ll fly out from Mexico City Benito Juarez. You’ll be landing in one of Chicago’s 2 airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Mexico City to Chicago are Delta and Aeromexico. With an average price for the route of $395 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Aeromexico is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $400 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Mexico City to Chicago.

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

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

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

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

    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 Chicago from Mexico City 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 Mexico City to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $177 or less one-way and $224 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Mexico City to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Mexico City Benito Juarez to Chicago.
Find which airlines fly direct from Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Mexico City Benito Juarez to Chicago

Monday

Aeromexico, American Airlines, United Airlines, +2 more

Aeromexico, American Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, American Airlines, United Airlines, +2 more

Aeromexico, American Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, American Airlines, United Airlines, +2 more

Aeromexico, American Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, American Airlines, United Airlines, +2 more

Aeromexico, American Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Aeromexico, American Airlines, United Airlines, +2 more

Aeromexico, American Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, American Airlines, United Airlines, +2 more

Aeromexico, American Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, American Airlines, United Airlines, +2 more

Aeromexico, American Airlines, +3 more

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Direct returns

Chicago to Mexico City Benito Juarez

Monday

Aeromexico, American Airlines, United Airlines, +2 more

Aeromexico, American Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, American Airlines, United Airlines, +2 more

Aeromexico, American Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, American Airlines, United Airlines, +2 more

Aeromexico, American Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, American Airlines, United Airlines, +2 more

Aeromexico, American Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Aeromexico, American Airlines, United Airlines, +2 more

Aeromexico, American Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, American Airlines, United Airlines, +2 more

Aeromexico, American Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, American Airlines, United Airlines, +2 more

Aeromexico, American Airlines, +3 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Mexico City to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Mexico City to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7977 reviews
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

6.0 GoodDavid, Oct 2025LAX - JFK
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The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Crew blocked exits to front of ship with galley carts. Also split five person family apart on international flight without fixing.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Flight was crowded and the woman sitting on my left was large & kept crouching in to my space. You need bigger seats or smaller passengers to fit into the seats you DO have! Snack were OK. Would appreciate if airlines had more savory rather than sweet snacks, thank you!

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

We were delayed, which I think had to do with air traffic control. Otherwise, everything was great.

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew calls out the zones and then flip to showing the.zones boarding on the gate monitor display. So, unless you are huddled around the gate lanes watching the monitor, you could miss your boarding zone. Suggest the zones be announced each time a new zone is allowed to board.

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew call out the boarding zone, and then flip to the monitor to show which zones are boarding. So unless everyone is gathered around to see the monitor there is usually confusion as wi which zones are boarding.

On time flight. Seat comfort could be better in the Comfort section.

Good, the flight from Miami to Mexico City was better than Mexico City to Miami

Flight was on time, good service, but there was no free WiFi, even for first class passengers

It was good in general. The Crew during the flight were very nice at all times.

The ground staff were not as friendly and nice to the passengers as the air crew. Flight attendants, cockpit crew were great and very nice to everyone on board.

My flight was delayed, then I got transferred to a new flight that was also delayed- which wasn’t Aeromexico’s fault, it was because of weather conditions. Most of the crew was very nice and patient, except for one or two flight attendants who were rude. The entertainment wasn’t on, so all the screens were off.

My wife's entertainment system did not work. Payed for flight upgrade but did not receive advertised "free WiFi".

Annoying that we had to go to departures and get boarding passes. Should allow us to be booked all the way through, this is the only airline i have this problem with in MEX. Late boarding and take off

the guy in front of me put his seat back immediately...and then left it back including thru landing and taxiing to the runway. attendants did not check/ask him to put it up for landing.

The airplane was an old airplane, seats were very uncomfortable and very little space, they changed my seat and that was no option to get back into my seat even when I was traveling a senior who required assistance.

This is not a low cost airline. Stop acting like o e.

Excellent all round, first time flying United. App is very helpful.

Efficient all round, very good crew. Short flight so the food, of course, was just snacks

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

Trip was great. A wild landing in Ottawa with the wind and rain, but the pilot did a great job. Always love flying United.👍

Excellent experience. Starting with the agent at the Premier bag drop who noticed I was very early for my scheduled flight and offered to rebook me on an earlier flight with my seat preference. She would not let me leave the counter until she knew that all of the changes and new boarding pass showed up on my United app. At the gate, the flight boarded quickly such that we departed early and the flight was smooth. We arrived 20 minutes early at ORD and I was able to be home in time for dinner. One of the best flights I've had.

Salina to travers city was great! But the sept 24 Tranverse city was not! Traverse city to chichago was cancelled, i went to Denver & got to Salina 6 hours later!

See previous note about the passenger in Denver who threw my husband's bag out of the overhead bin in order to maker room for his own. And the flight attendant back up the new passenger.

Could have said yes to a glass of wine 🍷 instead of saying we'll come around in a couple of hours

My flight was delayed about 1 1/2 hours in Chicago, but other then that it was a good flight.

Flight attendant in first class gave poor service (like he didn't want to be there) and food was awful. We sat waiting for gate upon arrival over 45 mins.

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 bad thing is they didnt send me the deatils about how much alowed bagage ehight 1 carryon or cheacking bag Also they just send in spanishlanfuage i couldnt understand emails

The boarding process was ridiculous. The boarded groups into a walkway just before the aerobridge (about 20 mins late), whilst we watch the crew stroll casually onto the plane, running late. And then they made us line up on then aerobridge with no aircon for 10 minutes before we boarded. Staff are just as ghetto as the customers. Wouldn’t fly again

They closed the gate over 25 minutes before departure and I didn’t get to board.

No empathy for my situation, arriving at the check-in counter 5 minutes after the deadline to deposit baggage due to a very delayed incoming intercontinental flight. The attendant simply stared past my shoulder and picked up the microphone to announce a "reminder that all passengers must arrive at least one hour before the flight" before speaking to the passenger behind me. I understand that there are rules above deadlines but at least show some damn empathy. It was Christmas morning and I'd been travelling for 20 hours for goodness sake!

They no longer offer anything free to eat or drink, everything is sold, not even a bottle of water is offered for free.

I paid for Viva play and most of the time didn’t work and also I order some drinks and the price was to expensive.

The terminal and gate was never the right one announced in the Viva App, neither in screens, moved from one terminal to another

The smart/express line to check in was a mess, employees not doing the process smooth and quick, using their mobile phones, talking to their coworkers

My flight was changed 4 tienes , delaying my arrival lore than 5 hours

The flight was delayed by two hours. I had paid for extended leg room. Due to the delay, the plane was different and I didn't end up having extended leg room. I finally was able to reach Volaris on Whats App and they gave me an airline credit. I wanted a refund to the credit card since I hardly ever fly Volaris. Other than that, it was a very comfortable flight.

In Mexico charges too much for my luggage and I ask for help and nothing one lady she just disappeared 😡😡😡😡😡never going to fly there

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.

Better communication about delayed flight. I am thankful for a small credit for late flight.

Liked on time, rear entry and exit from plane Dislike the use of duct tape to repair seat rests

Terrible. And they charged over $400 just for luggage. And threatened that I would loose my flight if I didn’t pay. So I didn’t have another choice but to pay.

They check you everything before entering to waiting room, if you have any liquid they take it away even if you buy it inside the airport, no recommend volaris, for mi know Alaska airline is better

They don’t give anything for free you have to pay for everything which it’s expected but at least give out water and a snack as a courtesy for flying with them.

I got to where I needed to go quickly. There were no amenities. And the seats were painful.

The worst. Kayak sent notification at 2am and 10am regarding the delay. Then sends a notification an hour before original depart time that it will depart on time. I had to wait 8 hours at the airport. My family had to pay for lodging in Guadalajara where I was landing for pick up.

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