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$446+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Mexicali (MXL)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MXL
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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$446
(Kiwi.com)
From Chicago (CHI) to Mexicali
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Wed 7/2312:25 pmORD - MXL
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/306:00 amMXL - ORD
2 stops16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$446
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Tue 7/221:55 amORD - MXL
1 stop12h 17mVolaris
Wed 7/3011:31 amMXL - ORD
1 stop10h 44mVolaris
Deal found 6/10$452
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/2312:25 pmORD - MXL
1 stop30h 00mViva
Wed 7/305:15 pmMXL - ORD
1 stop28h 35mViva
Deal found 6/10$481
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/268:39 pmMDW - MXL
2 stops24h 06mVolaris
Sat 8/26:01 amMXL - MDW
1 stop11h 15mVolaris
Deal found 6/11$1,011
This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/266:00 amMDW - MXL
2 stops14h 33mAeromexico
Sat 8/26:01 amMXL - MDW
2 stops13h 41mAeromexico
Deal found 6/11$1,078

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ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/23

12:25 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Mexicali

Wed 7/30

6:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops16h 15m

$446

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/22

1:55 am-12:12 pm

1 stop12h 17m

Mexicali

Wed 7/30

11:31 am-12:15 am

1 stop10h 44m

$452

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/23

12:25 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Mexicali

Wed 7/30

5:15 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop28h 35m

$481

ChicagoMexicali

MDW - MXL

MDWMXL

Chicago Midway

Sat 7/26

8:39 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops24h 06m

Mexicali

Sat 8/2

6:01 am-7:16 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$1,011

ChicagoMexicali

MDW - MXL

MDWMXL

Chicago Midway

Sat 7/26

6:00 am-6:33 pm

2 stops14h 33m

Mexicali

Sat 8/2

6:01 am-9:42 pm

2 stops13h 41m

$1,078

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Deals found on 6/10

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

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Mexicali. 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to Mexicali as you normally would.

Rainfall in Mexicali by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Mexicali ranges from 0.0 - 0.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Mexicali when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Mexicali by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Mexicali, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Mexicali

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mexicali. 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 Mexicali. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,706 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2024

TPA - MEX

Flight was delayed by several hours. Then after landing, it took us more than an hour to get into a terminal because another plane had taken our gate
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,706 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,706 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2024

TPA - MEX

Flight was delayed by several hours. Then after landing, it took us more than an hour to get into a terminal because another plane had taken our gate
Viva
7.0
Good
788 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,706 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2024

TPA - MEX

Flight was delayed by several hours. Then after landing, it took us more than an hour to get into a terminal because another plane had taken our gate
Volaris
6.7
Okay
1,170 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,706 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2024

TPA - MEX

Flight was delayed by several hours. Then after landing, it took us more than an hour to get into a terminal because another plane had taken our gate

Related info for your journey

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

    Mexicali (MXL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Mexicali. You should not have trouble finding flights to Mexicali from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Mexicali airport from Chicago. It is only a 12.0 mi journey from Mexicali (MXL) to Mexicali’s city center.

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