Search for direct flights from Chicago to Mexico City in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$143, and round-trip direct flights start at US$303.

Cheapest airlines flights from Chicago to Mexico City

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Chicago to Mexico City, including Volaris, Aeromexico, and Viva. Volaris has lowest fares on this route.
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Aeromexico logo Aeromexico
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chicago to Mexico City according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Chicago to Mexico City Flight Details

The distance between Chicago and Mexico City is about 2,718.87 km. The average flying time from Chicago to Mexico City is around 4 hours 34 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$112
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$254
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,718.87 km
Average flight time4 hours 34 minutes
Popular airlineVolaris
Flight statistics for the Chicago–Mexico City route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Chicago to Mexico City

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to Mexico City?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Chicago to Mexico City, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Mexico City is February, with an average price of US$176; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to US$407.

US$407
US$292
US$176
US$61
    Cheapest
  • US$280
    Jul
  • US$253
    Aug
  • US$298
    Sep
  • US$356
    Oct
  • US$246
    Nov
  • US$407
    Dec
  • US$199
    Jan
  • US$176
    Feb
  • US$242
    Mar
  • US$191
    Apr
  • US$237
    May
  • US$248
    Jun

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Chicago to Mexico City?

The average price of round-trip flights from Chicago to Mexico City purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Chicago to Mexico City are found during January, with an average price of US$346. Conversely, the highest prices are found during August, with an average price of up to US$989.

US$989
US$668
US$346
US$25
    Cheapest
  • US$814
    Jul
  • US$989
    Aug
  • US$452
    Sep
  • US$475
    Oct
  • US$368
    Nov
  • US$807
    Dec
  • US$346
    Jan
  • US$484
    Feb
  • US$572
    Mar
  • US$430
    Apr
  • US$492
    May
  • US$408
    Jun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Mexico City (CHI-MEX)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Volaris offers one-way fares as low as US$112 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORD to NLU on Wed, Sep 2), while Viva offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$254 departing on Tue, Aug 18 and returning on Tue, Aug 25.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chicago to Mexico City with the following airlines, including: Volaris Viva Aeromexico Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 34 minutes to fly from Chicago to Mexico City.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Mexico City is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 41 flight per week flying from Chicago to Mexico City. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Volaris: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- Y4701 (07:34) Aeromexico: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AM683 (07:16)
  • To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Mexico City, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Sep 2, with one-way flights priced at just US$112.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Volaris.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Mexico City travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Mexico City is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Mexico City on July 16, 2026 with Volaris, with prices starting at US$317.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Mexico City, with O'Hare International Airport to Mexico City International Airport (ORD-MEX) is by far the most common option on this route: Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) Lic. Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC).
  • The time difference between Mexico City and Chicago is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Chicago to Mexico City

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Chicago to Mexico City?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Chicago to Mexico City on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Viva provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Chicago to Mexico City, with fares starting at US$235.

US$177
US$235
US$293
US$351
US$409
Viva
US$235
Viva
Volaris
US$240
Volaris
American Airlines
US$283
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$289
Delta Air Lines
Aeromexico
US$359
Aeromexico
United Airlines
US$409
United Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Chicago to Mexico City?

Total flights from Chicago to Mexico City across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Aeromexico operates the most frequent flights from Chicago to Mexico City, with 19 flights per week.

3
8
14
19
Aeromexico
19
Aeromexico
Delta Air Lines
18
Delta Air Lines
Volaris
16
Volaris
Frontier Airlines
16
Frontier Airlines
United Airlines
8
United Airlines
Emirates
8
Emirates

How many flights fly from Chicago to Mexico City daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Chicago to Mexico City within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Chicago to Mexico City is the highest on Friday/Saturday and the lowest on Thursday.

80
71
61
52
Highest
66
Mon
65
Tue
65
Wed
61
Thu
80
Fri
80
Sat
75
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.