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Find cheap flights from Chicago to Mexico from $79

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Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Cancún
Cancúnnonstop$185
Mexico City
Mexico Citynonstop$239
Guadalajara
Guadalajaranonstop$225
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta1 stop$358
Tijuana
Tijuana1 stop$314
León
Leónnonstop$241
Oaxaca
Oaxaca1 stop$320
Monterrey
Monterreynonstop$291
Mazatlán
Mazatlán1 stop$353
Morelia
Morelianonstop$249
Mérida
Mérida1 stop$347
Ixtapa
Ixtapa1 stop$474
Aguascalientes
Aguascalientesnonstop$242
Veracruz
Veracruz1 stop$364
Acapulco
Acapulco1 stop$498

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December

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 47% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Cancún

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

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Mexico

  • Morning departure is around 68% more expensive than an evening flight, on average*.
  • 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.
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*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

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 10946 reviews
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
6.7Food
7.1Entertainment
7.2Comfort
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Energetic crew - flight full of swiftied going to Taylor's opening show in Paris! Long lines for bathroom made out kind of suck though

8.0 ExcellentSusan, May 2024ORD - CDG
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Energetic crew - flight full of swiftied going to Taylor's opening show in Paris! Long lines for bathroom made out kind of suck though

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Last minute gate change nearly caused us to miss our flight. Change was not announced or displayed in the main board at the old gate. Terrible communication. When we landed we had to wait 20 minutes because there was another plane at the assigned gate. Not the crew’s fault, but adding 20 minutes to a 45 minute flight sucked.

Nothing beats ANA customer service on my opinion. Maybe because of their Japanese culture (and food). Arigatō

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

Flight delayed for 2 hours due to a part. The plane sat waiting for boarding for a long time and during final preflight inspection the issue was found. Why not do the preflight inspection sooner if you know the plane is being used?

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

Aircraft has better leg room than any of United's larger planes. We had requested mobility assistance for this and related flights. United's response to all was superb.

It was spectacular. I had basic Economy and was given so much space and their seats lean back so far. Staff was superb, food was superb, everything was superb, Finnair is Fantastic.

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Because I can’t stand very long in one place, I was allowed to reword.

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.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Had technical issue which delayed the flight period. Flight crew knew there was 5 passengers that the connecting flight was within 15 minutes once at the gate. Rather than identify the 5 passengers to assure they got first. The flight attended mentioned it but didn't assist to assure passengers with connecting flights off first. This caused a hardship and our party of 3 missed the connecting flight.

I don't like that I have to pay if I want extra leg room. The seats are so expensive; I sit in normal seats and my legs and knees cramp the entire flight. I never feel comfortable on AA flights.

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

Delayed 6 hours! finally able to board, then had to wait 45 minutes for the plane to fill up. Mid flight when food service started, they had nothing to offer with the exception of chips and cookies. Worst flight ever!

The priority seat are great especially the first row! Crew was very cordial and helpful, airplane efficient, the departure and arrival was on time.

I had a flight before this one and I was able to get to the plane, the doors were open and they didn’t let me in. It was still 15 min before departure and the plane was there with the doors open and the hall as well and I went all the way there and they didn’t let me in. Then they tried selling me another flight 4 times more expensive than what the original cost and with a 7 hour layover in a different state when my flight was direct and cheaper. Very disappointed, specially with their 0 flexibility when it comes to travelers with multiple connections.

They not allowed to bord flight, arguing that was cancelled the flight reservation. No chance to find and explain answers, very bad treated by Airline staff… At the end we buying a flight ticket with Aeromexico. Is a low Price Flight Company (cheap), as it is cheap treatment for customers… seme with Kiwi .com app. With we did our reservation. with KAYAK.com never get this kind of treatment.

Buen servicio y muy puntual El problema ENORME es pagar por la página de Viva Aerobús lo cual es imposible aún con fondos suficientes en la tarjeta. Eso te obliga a acudir al callcenter de la aerolínea, en donde para que te atiendan transcurren 45 minutos, y ya que se tiene la suerte de comenzar la llamada, te toma otros 60 minutos terminar el proceso de pago de los tickets o de la maleta extra que deseas comprar.

It is ridiculous that electronic checkin for under age kids can be done and need to be done over the counter. Having said so, we were requested to do the single line for this as if we never did any checkin or made services for this to happen fast. Just ridiculous. Flight delayed as it is the regular business for this airline.

an absolute joke. couldn’t even board because they sold our tickets out from underneath us. we had tickets in hand with assigned seats and they still denied boarding at the gate. i’m sure you guys won’t follow up or do anything so merry christmas.

Flight was on time Flight attendants should be kind and empathetic

Viva continues to strive for the worst airline experience ever.

Overall good flight. The flight attendants were annoying and unfriendly. They would ask me to grab someone else’s trash can just waiting until the person woke up or after the flight is done. It’s not my job to pick up someone else’s trash. Especially when it’s not easily reachable.

The WiFi tv wasn’t working. The flight was over sold and moved several times. The gate assignment appeared on the screens right as we were supposed to board. Because of the flight being over sold we were almost stuck in Cancun for a couple of a days. The flight attendants were unfriendly and would wake you up to pick up other people’s trash.

The reason we chose Volaris to fly from LAX to Mazatlan, Mexico was because of the DATES and TIMES for the NON-STOP flights. When those flights got Totally Changed that was UNACCEPTABLE ! ! ! Also, when my husband Died unexpectedly, the Only statement that Customer Service kept repeating was "they would only offer Credit on a future flight". REALLY?! Volaris was only going to offer CREDIT on another flight to a DEAD PERSON ! ! !

Service of the person who gave us the boarding pass

Overall good but we had a minor scare when a wind shear caused the plane to re take off on the first landing attempt. The crew handled it well and we landed safely on the second attempt

It was unfortunate that I paid more than $120 one way to carry on my luggage to only have to have them checked baggage. We board the flight and there’s a lot of overhead space. They checked our bags in Group 2 but Group 3 was able to board with their luggage. I would not fly Volaris again. The flight attendance on the plane was very nice but the employees at the gate prior to boarding was very rude.

For the price, you pretty much can't beat this airlines. As far as comfort, you could do a lot better, but it'll cost you. Over all cheapest way to get from point A to point B.

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!

It was horrible, our flight back was overbooked and had to take a flight 12hours later in the day but to LAX. Volaris is horrible.

Never been on this flight as i had missed it due to delayed connecting flight

Horrible. Delays, no customer support and fake promises and everything. i am suffering to help as due to connecting flight getting missed no support on ground and customer support window is closed and we are sitting o ground without anything

Missed our departing flight due to poor baggage drop staff. At the airport with 2 & 1/2 hours to spare and waited in bag check in until 15 minutes prior to gates closing before baggage staff asked us to move to the front of the line. We weren’t the only passengers that missed the flight. Poor organizational operations by Spirit staff. Otherwise , the return trip was fine.

My experience with Spirit was perfect. Did not expect it to be this good

Worst airline experience ever. Lost my IPad going thru security. Charged for my dog carriage at the gate not at ticket counter. Gave away my seat 6D. Expressed I wanted my seat back after charging me 99 for dog carriage. Should have thrown it out. Had a 16 yr old Yorkie heading to Boston after being a snowbird. Seats small. Very bad experience. Still don’t have my IPad. Horrible

My mother was HARASSED AND ACCOSTED by the gate agent for her bag. I pre purchased the bag fee and the gate agent made my 78 year old mother board, deplane, re pay for her bag fee and board again. The gate agent made my mother pick up her own bag and REFUSED to help her, she is an older woman who wasn’t bothering anyone on a flight that had maybe 30’total passengers. I am going to sue this airlines for their HORRIBLE customer service and treatment of my mother, and all this occurred the day after Mother’s Day!!!

The boarding gate was moved so many times that I missed my flight. No attendants would help me. The wrong gate was even on my boarding pass. I had to repurchase everything. I’ll never fly again. Really a terrible day as I had planned to see a former student who is dying in Louisville Never ever will I forget that day. Your airline is totally uncaring.

Horrible, first flight delayed. They switched my connecting flight while I was en route and even though I was originally supposed to be on the flight going back home to boston, refused to let me board and told me I would have to wait for next flight that was 14 hours later. Ended up renting a car and driving 6.5 hours back home. Still getting messages about flight and it is now showing that the other flight they put me on is now canceled and I would have to wait 24 hours for the next one. I will never book with spirit again

Hated it I would not use Kayak or Spirit ever again.

They stuck us with multiple extra fees. I will never fly spirit again

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