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

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Mexico City to Chicago and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$264	United 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Mexico City to Chicago is currently $264
Cheapest one-way flight	$149	Viva 1 stop 25 hr Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest one-way flight from Mexico City to Chicago is currently $149
Cheapest nonstop flights	$306	United Nonstop 5 hr Mon, May 11 — Tue, May 19	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Mexico City to Chicago is currently $306
Last-minute weekend getaway	$266	American 1 stop 9 hr Fri, May 1 — Mon, May 4	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Mexico City to Chicago is currently $266
Cheapest business class flights	$628	American 1 stop 20 hr Thu, May 7 — Sat, May 16	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Mexico City to Chicago is currently $628

Fastest flight	4 hr 2 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Mexico City to Chicago takes 4 hr 2 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Chicago is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $245–310
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $360–540

Popular airlines from Mexico City to Chicago

Volaris

Nonstop

from $287

Typical price: $295–520

14 weekly nonstop flights

MEX - ORD Every day

171 weekly connecting flights

MEX, NLU - MDW, ORD Every day
Aeromexico

Nonstop

from $381

Typical price: $380–720

14 weekly nonstop flights

MEX - ORD Every day

67 weekly connecting flights

MEX, NLU - ORD Every day
Viva

Nonstop

from $317

Typical price: $285–490

7 weekly nonstop flights

MEX - ORD Every day

313 weekly connecting flights

MEX, NLU - ORD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $264

Typical price: $290–650

7 weekly nonstop flights

MEX - ORD Every day

171 weekly connecting flights

MEX - ORD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $266

Typical price: $285–660

7 weekly nonstop flights

MEX - ORD Every day

168 weekly connecting flights

MEX - ORD Every day
Delta

from $372

Typical price: $385–700

305 weekly connecting flights

MEX - MDW, ORD Every day

Popular airports near Mexico City

Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX)

Mexico City Mexico 24 min 4 mi
Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)

Mexico City Mexico 1 hr 22 min 23 mi
Lic. Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC)

Mexico City Mexico 1 hr 7 min 29 mi
Queretaro International Airport (QRO)

Santiago de Querétaro Mexico 2 hr 44 min 106 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Mexico City to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Mexico City to Chicago are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $245 to $310.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Mexico City to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with United from $264. The cheapest one-way flight was with Viva from $149.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Volaris flight from Mexico City to Chicago is $287, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 12.
The cheapest Aeromexico flight from Mexico City to Chicago is $381, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Viva flight from Mexico City to Chicago is $317, flying from Jun 26 to Jul 5.
The cheapest United flight from Mexico City to Chicago is $264, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from Mexico City to Chicago is $266, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Delta flight from Mexico City to Chicago is $372, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 30.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Mexico City to Chicago starts at $264 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $149 and departs on Sun, Jun 7.

4 hr 2 min is the shortest flight time from Mexico City to Chicago.

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Mexico City to Chicago.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Mexico City to Chicago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Mexico City to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, Volaris is the most popular. Volaris offers 14 nonstop flights and 171 connecting flights per week. Volaris flies from Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX) , Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Viva is the most popular. Viva offers 7 nonstop flights and 313 connecting flights per week. Viva flies from Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX) , Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Mexico City to Chicago are:

Aeromexico offers 14 nonstop flights and 67 connecting flights per week. Aeromexico flies from Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX) , Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
United offers 7 nonstop flights and 171 connecting flights per week. United flies from Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
American offers 7 nonstop flights and 168 connecting flights per week. American flies from Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 305 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Mexico City and Chicago.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Mexico City to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with United from $264. The cheapest one-way flight was with Viva from $149.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Volaris flight from Mexico City to Chicago is $287, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 12.
The cheapest Aeromexico flight from Mexico City to Chicago is $381, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Viva flight from Mexico City to Chicago is $317, flying from Jun 26 to Jul 5.
The cheapest United flight from Mexico City to Chicago is $264, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from Mexico City to Chicago is $266, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Delta flight from Mexico City to Chicago is $372, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 30.

Aeromexico, Volaris, American, United and Viva fly direct from Mexico City to Chicago.

There are 14 Volaris direct flights from Mexico City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Aeromexico direct flights from Mexico City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Viva direct flights from Mexico City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 United direct flights from Mexico City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 American direct flights from Mexico City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Mexico City and Chicago at price $266 is offered by American from Fri, May 1 to Mon, May 4.

Aeromexico, Volaris, American, United and Viva fly direct from Mexico City to Chicago.

There are 14 Volaris direct flights from Mexico City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Aeromexico direct flights from Mexico City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Viva direct flights from Mexico City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 United direct flights from Mexico City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 American direct flights from Mexico City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Mexico City and Chicago start at $306 from Mon, May 11 to Tue, May 19 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Mexico City to Chicago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Mexico City and Chicago start at $628 from Thu, May 7 to Sat, May 16 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Mexico City and Chicago start at $264 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10.

To book business class trips from Mexico City to Chicago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Mexico City and Chicago starts at $266 from Fri, May 1 to Mon, May 4 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Mexico City and Chicago at price $266 is offered by American from Fri, May 1 to Mon, May 4.

To find last-minute flight deals from Mexico City to Chicago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.