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$80+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Ixtapa (ZIH)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ZIH
janv. 11 — janv. 181
dim. 1/11
dim. 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl are usually found in August or June, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Ixtapa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Ixtapa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on décembre 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 12/1111:33 amORD - ZIH
2 stops47h 27mMultiple Airlines
mer. 12/178:52 amZIH - ORD
1 stop19h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$545
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 12/1111:33 amORD - ZIH
2 stops23h 27mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 12/188:52 amZIH - ORD
1 stop14h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$554
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 12/1111:59 pmORD - ZIH
1 stop12h 16mVolaris
mer. 12/174:05 pmZIH - ORD
1 stop9h 01mVolaris
Deal found 12/10$652
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 12/195:21 amORD - ZIH
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
jeu. 1/152:40 pmZIH - ORD
1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$848
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 12/196:00 amORD - ZIH
1 stop9h 29mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 1/154:19 pmZIH - ORD
2 stops55h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$940
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 12/216:20 pmORD - ZIH
1 stop18h 31mUnited Airlines
lun. 1/121:59 pmZIH - ORD
1 stop10h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$991
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 12/118:59 pmORD - ZIH
2 stops42h 08mAlaska Airlines
mer. 12/174:17 pmZIH - ORD
2 stops20h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,004
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/3011:59 pmORD - ZIH
1 stop12h 16mVolaris
dim. 1/44:05 pmZIH - ORD
1 stop9h 08mVolaris
Deal found 12/10$1,024
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 12/115:59 pmORD - ZIH
2 stops25h 16mAeromexico
jeu. 12/184:41 pmZIH - ORD
2 stops18h 08mAeromexico
Deal found 12/10$1,033
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 12/195:21 amORD - ZIH
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
sam. 1/102:21 pmZIH - ORD
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,068
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 12/246:54 pmMDW - ZIH
2 stops18h 19mVolaris
sam. 12/278:52 amZIH - MDW
2 stops10h 48mVolaris
Deal found 12/11$1,156
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 12/116:00 amMDW - ZIH
2 stops13h 22mDelta
jeu. 12/188:41 amZIH - MDW
2 stops15h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/10$1,253

Find flight deals from Chicago to Ixtapa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Ixtapa (ZIH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated décembre 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$320
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$80
(Mytrip)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$954

Good round-trip deal

$604 or less

Good one-way deal

$349 or less
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One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($78 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Ixtapa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated décembre 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Ixtapa that are best for you.

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ChicagoIxtapa

ORD - ZIH

ORDZIH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 1/19

11:58 pm-11:13 am

1 stop11h 15m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

jeu. 1/22

11:40 am-11:50 pm

2 stops36h 10m

$396

ChicagoIxtapa

ORD - ZIH

ORDZIH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sam. 1/24

11:59 pm-11:08 am

2 stops11h 09m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

sam. 1/31

6:53 pm-4:36 am

1 stop9h 43m

$399

ChicagoIxtapa

ORD - ZIH

ORDZIH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 2/13

11:58 pm-10:13 am

1 stop10h 15m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

mer. 2/18

11:02 am-11:50 pm

2 stops12h 48m

$415

ChicagoIxtapa

ORD - ZIH

ORDZIH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 1/21

6:00 am-3:29 pm

1 stop9h 29m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

sam. 1/24

1:49 pm-2:17 pm

3 stops24h 28m

$420

ChicagoIxtapa

ORD - ZIH

ORDZIH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 2/17

11:59 pm-10:13 am

2 stops10h 14m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

mer. 2/18

12:46 pm-4:36 am

2 stops15h 50m

$431

ChicagoIxtapa

ORD - ZIH

ORDZIH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dim. 1/11

11:58 pm-10:13 am

1 stop10h 15m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

sam. 1/17

2:30 pm-9:13 am

1 stop18h 43m

$441

ChicagoIxtapa

ORD - ZIH

ORDZIH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dim. 2/8

1:11 am-11:35 am

1 stop10h 24m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

jeu. 2/19

1:58 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$555

ChicagoIxtapa

ORD - ZIH

ORDZIH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 2/16

1:11 am-11:35 am

1 stop10h 24m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

mer. 2/18

2:03 pm-11:36 am

2 stops21h 33m

$555

ChicagoIxtapa

ORD - ZIH

ORDZIH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sam. 2/7

1:11 am-6:37 pm

1 stop17h 26m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

jeu. 2/12

6:35 pm-11:36 am

2 stops17h 01m

$555

ChicagoIxtapa

MDW - ZIH

MDWZIH

Chicago Midway

dim. 2/8

6:00 am-6:37 pm

2 stops12h 37m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

jeu. 2/12

1:58 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops27h 47m

$769

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Ixtapa in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Ixtapa flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Ixtapa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Ixtapa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Ixtapa flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Ixtapa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Ixtapa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Ixtapa

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Ixtapa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Ixtapa. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Ixtapa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 47 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Ixtapa?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Ixtapa (average of $270). Flying from Chicago to Ixtapa in November is currently the most expensive (average of $463). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to ZIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Ixtapa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated décembre 12, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Ixtapa, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 63% versus a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ixtapa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ixtapa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Ixtapa. Reviews last updated décembre 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Ixtapa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,093 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Volaris
6.7
Okay
1,154 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Ixtapa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Ixtapa from Chicago?

    For a flight from Chicago to Ixtapa, you will be flying into Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl. Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH) is just 9.3 mi from the center of the city. Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl is the only Ixtapa airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 4 airlines have flights to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Ixtapa?

    Departing from Chicago to Ixtapa will take you 12h 37m. The distance from Chicago to Ixtapa is about 1856 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Ixtapa round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Ixtapa is Volaris. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $290 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Aeromexico and American Airlines, starting at $531 and $569 round-trip. Users have found that Volaris is 52% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Ixtapa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Volaris. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $147. Users have also found prices from $242 and $275 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Ixtapa?

    On average you can expect to pay $510 for a flight from Chicago to Ixtapa. The cheapest flight overall is $346 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl) is currently priced at $340.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Ixtapa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Ixtapa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Ixtapa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Ixtapa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Ixtapa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Ixtapa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Ixtapa?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Ixtapa (average of $270). Flying from Chicago to Ixtapa in November is currently the most expensive (average of $463). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Chicago to Ixtapa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Ixtapa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated décembre 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$304Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AeromexicoCheapest$531Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$569Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$599Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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