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$296+ 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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MXL
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Mexicali

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Mexicali (MXL). 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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$296
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Mexicali
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Mexicali. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 5/186:34 pmORD - MXL
1 stop23h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/245:05 pmMXL - ORD
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$296
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 5/186:34 pmORD - MXL
2 stops32h 25mVolaris
Sat 5/246:40 pmMXL - ORD
2 stops31h 32mVolaris
Deal found 4/29$379
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/1612:35 pmORD - MXL
1 stop29h 50mViva
Thu 6/195:05 pmMXL - ORD
1 stop28h 40mViva
Deal found 4/29$419
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 5/188:39 pmMDW - MXL
1 stop23h 11mVolaris
Sat 5/246:01 amMXL - MDW
1 stop11h 05mVolaris
Deal found 4/29$664
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/131:57 amORD - MXL
1 stop11h 44mAeromexico
Sat 6/2112:47 pmMXL - ORD
1 stop9h 06mAeromexico
Deal found 4/29$794
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 6/146:00 amMDW - MXL
2 stops18h 26mAeromexico
Fri 6/2012:47 amMXL - MDW
2 stops18h 58mAeromexico
Deal found 4/29$998

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Mexicali 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Mexicali that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Mexicali

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/18

6:34 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop23h 51m

Mexicali

Sat 5/24

5:05 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$296

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/18

6:34 pm-12:59 am

2 stops32h 25m

Mexicali

Sat 5/24

6:40 pm-4:12 am

2 stops31h 32m

$379

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/16

12:35 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Mexicali

Thu 6/19

5:05 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$419

ChicagoMexicali

MDW - MXL

MDWMXL

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/18

8:39 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop23h 11m

Mexicali

Sat 5/24

6:01 am-7:06 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$664

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/13

1:57 am-11:41 am

1 stop11h 44m

Mexicali

Sat 6/21

12:47 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$794

ChicagoMexicali

MDW - MXL

MDWMXL

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/14

6:00 am-10:26 pm

2 stops18h 26m

Mexicali

Fri 6/20

12:47 am-9:45 pm

2 stops18h 58m

$998

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Deals found on 4/30

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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 Mexicali in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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-Mexicali flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Mexicali flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Mexicali flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Mexicali flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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-Mexicali flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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 May 1, 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 May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Aeromexico, Viva and Volaris from Chicago to Mexicali by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,698 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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
1,698 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,698 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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
6.9
Okay
785 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,698 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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
1,174 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,698 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Mexicali. 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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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