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$169+ Cheap flights from Mexico City (MEX) to Chicago (CHI)

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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEX — CHI
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Mexico City Benito Juarez to Chicago are usually found in February or January, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Mexico City to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Mexico City (MEX) to Chicago (CHI). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$266
(Frontier)

One-way from

$169
(Frontier)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$324

Good round-trip deal

$286 or less

Good one-way deal

$218 or less
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Cheapest flights from Mexico City to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Mexico City to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2312:40 amMEX - ORD
Nonstop4h 02mFrontier
Sat 11/17:23 amORD - MEX
Nonstop4h 22mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$266
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/911:20 pmMEX - ORD
1 stop12h 55mAvianca
Sat 7/265:25 pmORD - MEX
1 stop18h 30mAvianca
Deal found 6/11$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/123:25 pmMEX - ORD
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/236:00 amORD - MEX
1 stop11h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$272
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Thu 8/1412:40 amMEX - ORD
Nonstop4h 02mVolaris
Sat 9/207:25 amORD - MEX
Nonstop4h 10mVolaris
Deal found 6/12$276
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/296:30 pmMEX - ORD
Nonstop4h 02mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/57:25 amORD - MEX
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$283
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/95:50 amMEX - ORD
Nonstop4h 05mViva
Sun 9/141:40 amORD - MEX
Nonstop4h 05mViva
Deal found 6/11$306
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/257:05 pmMEX - ORD
Nonstop4h 24mDelta
Sun 9/281:55 amORD - MEX
Nonstop4h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/9$307
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/286:55 amMEX - ORD
2 stops12h 29mAeromexico
Mon 8/114:45 pmORD - MEX
Nonstop4h 25mAeromexico
Deal found 6/11$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/284:40 amMEX - ORD
1 stop15h 53mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/119:16 amORD - MEX
Nonstop4h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$383
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 8/2911:10 amMEX - MDW
1 stop9h 39mDelta
Mon 9/16:00 amMDW - MEX
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/10$388
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/138:10 amMEX - MDW
1 stop13h 28mFrontier
Sun 10/198:39 amMDW - MEX
1 stop11h 56mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$410
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/277:05 amMEX - MDW
1 stop9h 57mAeromexico
Sun 9/286:00 amMDW - MEX
1 stop8h 55mAeromexico
Deal found 6/10$415

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Mexico City to Chicago 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Mexico City to Chicago that are best for you.

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Mexico CityChicago

MEX - ORD

MEXORD

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 9/5

12:40 am-5:42 am

Nonstop4h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

1:40 am-4:50 am

Nonstop4h 10m

$267

Mexico CityChicago

MEX - ORD

MEXORD

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 7/9

11:20 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/26

5:25 pm-10:55 am

1 stop18h 30m

$269

Mexico CityChicago

MEX - ORD

MEXORD

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 8/13

10:55 am-10:41 pm

1 stop10h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/20

1:24 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$272

Mexico CityChicago

MEX - ORD

MEXORD

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 9/8

5:50 am-10:55 am

Nonstop4h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/19

7:25 am-10:35 am

Nonstop4h 10m

$274

Mexico CityChicago

MEX - ORD

MEXORD

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 8/14

12:40 am-5:42 am

Nonstop4h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/20

7:25 am-10:35 am

Nonstop4h 10m

$276

Mexico CityChicago

MEX - ORD

MEXORD

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 9/9

5:50 am-10:55 am

Nonstop4h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/14

1:40 am-4:45 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$306

Mexico CityChicago

MEX - ORD

MEXORD

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 8/26

6:35 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/31

1:55 am-5:20 am

Nonstop4h 25m

$307

Mexico CityChicago

MEX - ORD

MEXORD

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 7/28

6:55 am-8:24 pm

2 stops12h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/11

4:45 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$380

Mexico CityChicago

MEX - ORD

MEXORD

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 7/28

4:40 am-9:33 pm

1 stop15h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

9:16 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop4h 29m

$383

Mexico CityChicago

MEX - MDW

MEXMDW

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 8/29

1:15 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/3

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 50m

$388

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The best insider tips for Mexico City to Chicago flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Mexico City to Chicago trip
Airlines
Volaris

Volaris offers low fares but charges for extras like checked baggage and seat selection.


Download the Volaris app to check in 24 hours before international flights.

Read more about Volarisby Mark Chesnut
Aeromexico

Aeromexico offers free, warm meals in economy, unlike most U.S. carriers.


Check-in via the Aeromexico app to save time at crowded Mexico City airport.

Read more about Aeromexicoby Mark Chesnut
Airports
MEX

Expect efficient security lines at MEX, typically under 20 minutes. Arrive early for US flights due to additional gate security checks.

Read more about MEXby Brandon Schultz
ORD

At ORD, immigration lines can be long for international arrivals. Global Entry lanes are open, but Mobile Passport lanes may not be.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on Volaris and Aeromexico

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on MEX

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from Mexico City to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Mexico City with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Mexico City to Chicago

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Mexico City to Chicago. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Mexico City to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 50 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 Mexico City to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Mexico City to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 MEX to CHI?

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

It’s optimal to fly from Mexico City to Chicago in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Mexico City to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Mexico City to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Mexico City to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Mexico City to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Mexico City to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from MEX to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Mexico City to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Aeromexico and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,706 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,531 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Mexico City to Chicago. 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 from for flights from Mexico City to Chicago?

    Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Mexico City to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from Benito Juarez; the airport handles an average of 11 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the Mexico City airport to Chicago. It is only a 5.5 mi journey to Benito Juarez (MEX) from Mexico City’s city center.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Mexico City to Chicago round-trip from $266. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Avianca, from $269, and American Airlines, from $272. These flights start at 13% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $169. Users have also found prices from $170 and $172 on Avianca and Volaris, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Mexico City to Chicago?

    Consider Air France (94%), Emirates (93%) or United Airlines (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Mexico City to Chicago.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $169. While the most popular route (Mexico City Benito Juarez - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $255 on average our data indicates $336 when flying from Mexico City to Chicago.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Mexico City to Chicago?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mexico City to Chicago 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 Mexico City to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Mexico City to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 6 airlines flying from Mexico City to Chicago

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Mexico City to Chicago. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$156Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AeromexicoCheapest$204Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$207Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$221Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
VivaCheapest$226Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$254Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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