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$120+ 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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ZIH
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
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 December 23, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sat 12/279:06 amORD - ZIH
Nonstop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/11:59 pmZIH - ORD
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$763
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Wed 12/2411:58 pmORD - ZIH
1 stop8h 15mVolaris
Sun 12/284:05 pmZIH - ORD
1 stop9h 08mVolaris
Deal found 12/21$768
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/305:49 amORD - ZIH
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/11:59 pmZIH - ORD
1 stop19h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$784
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Sun 12/2111:59 pmORD - ZIH
1 stop12h 16mVolaris
Mon 1/1212:02 pmZIH - ORD
1 stop10h 04mVolaris
Deal found 12/21$839
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/307:30 pmORD - ZIH
1 stop19h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/111:40 amZIH - ORD
2 stops12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$846
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/306:02 pmORD - ZIH
2 stops22h 18mAeromexico
Thu 1/18:41 amZIH - ORD
2 stops24h 06mAeromexico
Deal found 12/22$1,113
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Thu 12/2511:59 pmORD - ZIH
1 stop12h 16mVolaris
Sun 1/412:46 pmZIH - ORD
1 stop11h 46mVolaris
Deal found 12/21$1,137
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Fri 12/266:00 amORD - ZIH
1 stop9h 29mVolaris
Mon 1/512:46 pmZIH - ORD
1 stop9h 43mVolaris
Deal found 12/22$1,139
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Fri 12/266:45 amORD - ZIH
2 stops25h 11mAeromexico
Thu 1/18:41 amZIH - ORD
2 stops24h 06mAeromexico
Deal found 12/20$1,188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/251:00 amORD - ZIH
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/111:40 amZIH - ORD
2 stops12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sat 12/274:30 pmORD - ZIH
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/112:02 pmZIH - ORD
1 stop11h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,213
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/266:00 amMDW - ZIH
2 stops13h 17mDelta
Thu 1/18:41 amZIH - MDW
2 stops13h 41mDelta
Deal found 12/20$1,915

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 December 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$120
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$954

Good round-trip deal

$604 or less

Good one-way deal

$348 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($81 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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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 December 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Ixtapa that are best for you.

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Ixtapa

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ChicagoIxtapa

ORD - ZIH

ORDZIH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

6:00 am-3:29 pm

1 stop9h 29m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Fri 2/6

12:37 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$361

ChicagoIxtapa

ORD - ZIH

ORDZIH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/31

11:59 pm-11:13 am

2 stops11h 14m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 2/7

12:37 pm-4:36 am

1 stop15h 59m

$418

ChicagoIxtapa

ORD - ZIH

ORDZIH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

12:58 am-10:13 am

1 stop10h 15m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sun 4/5

12:36 pm-12:39 am

1 stop11h 03m

$421

ChicagoIxtapa

ORD - ZIH

ORDZIH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

1:00 am-11:13 am

1 stop10h 13m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Tue 1/20

12:37 pm-4:36 am

1 stop15h 59m

$441

ChicagoIxtapa

ORD - ZIH

ORDZIH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

9:15 am-12:00 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 1/17

9:02 am-4:36 am

1 stop19h 34m

$444

ChicagoIxtapa

ORD - ZIH

ORDZIH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/1

12:59 am-6:25 pm

1 stop17h 26m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 2/4

1:03 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$555

ChicagoIxtapa

MDW - ZIH

MDWZIH

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/2

6:00 am-6:25 pm

2 stops12h 25m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 2/4

6:53 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops27h 29m

$769

ChicagoIxtapa

MDW - ZIH

MDWZIH

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/31

6:25 am-11:08 am

2 stops28h 43m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 2/7

6:55 pm-3:38 pm

2 stops20h 43m

$1,109

ChicagoIxtapa

MDW - ZIH

MDWZIH

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/30

6:00 am-6:17 pm

2 stops36h 17m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Fri 2/6

7:30 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops26h 52m

$1,179

ChicagoIxtapa

MDW - ZIH

MDWZIH

Chicago Midway

Fri 12/26

6:00 am-7:17 pm

2 stops13h 17m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 1/1

8:41 am-10:22 pm

2 stops13h 41m

$1,915

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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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Ixtapa from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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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 19, 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 December 23, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Ixtapa?

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 December 23, 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
8,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
8,014 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
9,105 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
11,054 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
6.6
Okay
1,163 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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 9h 29m. The distance from Chicago to Ixtapa is about 1863 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $270 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Aeromexico and American Airlines, starting at $542 and $569 round-trip. Users have found that Volaris is 55% 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 $253 and $274 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Ixtapa?

    On average you can expect to pay $509 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 $349.

  • 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$304Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AeromexicoCheapest$542Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$569Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$596Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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