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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Mexico City to Chicago? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chicago.R 1,868 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 May.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Felipe Angeles International on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,868, select.
Chicago.R 1,897 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Felipe Angeles International on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,897, select.
Chicago.R 1,897 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Mar.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Felipe Angeles International on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,897, select.
Chicago.R 1,913 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Jan.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Felipe Angeles International on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,913, select.
Chicago.R 1,915 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Feb.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Felipe Angeles International on Fri, 6 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,915, select.
Chicago.R 1,994 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Felipe Angeles International on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,994, select.
Chicago.R 2,052 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Felipe Angeles International on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,052, select.
Chicago.R 2,242 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Felipe Angeles International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,242, select.
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Cheapest dealR 3,083
Cheapest monthFebruary
Average flight duration4 hours and 20 minutes
Most popular airlineAeromexico

Find the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Chicago

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Mexico City to Chicago flights are currently cheapest in May.
Nov
from R 5,020
Dec
from R 2,443
Jan
from R 1,913
Feb
from R 1,915
Mar
from R 1,897
Apr
from R 1,994
May
from R 1,868
Jun
from R 2,052
Jul
from R 2,242
Aug
from R 1,897
Sep
from R 2,586
Oct
from R 2,586

Direct flights from Mexico City to Chicago

Alternative Mexico City to Chicago routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Mexico City to Chicago? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Finding cheap flights from Mexico City to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago Dupage County, and Chicago Rockford.
The best price we found for a return flight from Mexico City to Chicago is R 3,083. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Mexico City to Chicago.
WestJet, Delta and Aeromexico fly direct from Mexico City to Chicago.
As of November 2025, there are 999 flights per week flying from Mexico City to Chicago.
The cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Chicago is usually February.
If you're flying from Mexico City, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 25.4 km away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from R 3,083.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Mexico City to Chicago on Wednesday, 4 February 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 20 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In November, the average temperature is usually around 5°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August.
The cheapest airline that flies to Chicago is Viva. And the cheapest airline that flies to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is Volaris.

Travelling from Mexico City to Chicago: what you need to know

  • Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Mexico City to Chicago. Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) are the main airports in Mexico City.

  • O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are Chicago's major gateways.

  • The average length of a direct Mexico City to Chicago flight is 4 hours 15 minutes.

  • The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Mexico City.

  • The busiest route for flights from Mexico City to Chicago is from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). You can choose from 41 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from MEX to ORD is the 00:40 Volaris service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 20:05 with Aeromexico.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your Mexico City to Chicago flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Chicago

  • To snag cheap Mexico City to Chicago flights, reserve your journey two months before your planned departure.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on plane tickets from Mexico City to Chicago. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.

  • You don't need to check every day to see if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you when a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Mexico City to Chicago.

  • Save money on your Mexico City to Chicago flight with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Flying from Mexico City

Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)

  • You can get a direct flight from Mexico City to Chicago taking off from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Start your journey at MEX and end it at O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

  • Well-known airlines that offer direct Mexico City to Chicago plane tickets departing from MEX include:

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Mexico City to Chicago flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Benito Juarez International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Catching an early flight from Mexico City to Chicago? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Benito Juarez International Airport:

  • 80.91% of flights departing from Benito Juarez International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of MEX.

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)

  • Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Mexico City to Chicago flight, here's where you can stop when setting off from Felipe Ángeles International Airport:

    • Cancun International Airport (CUN)

    • Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)

    • Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)

  • NLU is about 32 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • It's holiday time, so why not book another night away at a hotel near Felipe Ángeles International Airport? Before your flight from Mexico City to Chicago, consider staying at Verticca Hotel.

  • Felipe Ángeles International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.

Arriving in Chicago

O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. Once you've hopped off your flight from Mexico City to Chicago, it takes approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • You can expect the journey to take about 45 minutes on public transport.

  • After your flight from Mexico City to Chicago, tuck yourself in at a hotel near MDW. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:

  • The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and make a speedy getaway.

  • Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from MDW four weeks in advance often means better prices and a greater selection of vehicles.

  • The address for Chicago Midway International Airport is 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • Set off for the city centre after your flight from Mexico City to Chicago has arrived. Central Chicago is about 129 kilometres from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get there in a car.

  • Public transport will take you there in around 4 hours 15 minutes.

  • Stay in control of the next leg of your trip by picking up a Chicago Rockford International Airport rental car. Budget, Alamo and National make getting on the road effortless.

  • Booking at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Mexico City to Chicago is always smart. Along with better deals, you'll get a better selection of vehicle makes and models at RFD.

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport's official address is 2 Airport Cir.

Best time to go to Chicago

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Chicago. To escape the crowds, go to Chicago in January.

  • Book a Mexico City to Chicago ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chicago to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap flights from Mexico City to Chicago around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Chicago

Explore more of United States

  • Columbus is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Chicago. Around 451 kilometres to the south-east, top sights here include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.

  • Indianapolis is another favourite destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No trip is complete without dropping by The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.

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