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$191+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Mexicali (MXL)

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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MXL
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Mexicali

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 January 28, 2026.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/1312:59 pm
ORD
-
MXL
1 stop9h 38m
Volaris
Fri 3/206:01 am
MXL
-
ORD
1 stop14h 28m
Volaris
Deal found 1/27$422
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/137:54 pm
MDW
-
MXL
1 stop12h 57m
Volaris
Thu 3/191:49 am
MXL
-
MDW
1 stop9h 15m
Volaris
Deal found 1/27$423
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 3/1211:59 pm
ORD
-
MXL
1 stop14h 19m
Volaris
Thu 3/196:01 am
MXL
-
ORD
1 stop14h 28m
Volaris
Deal found 1/26$435
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 3/111:55 am
ORD
-
MXL
1 stop12h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/194:20 pm
MXL
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$444
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 3/1312:59 pm
ORD
-
MXL
1 stop25h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/204:20 pm
MXL
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$454
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/242:54 pm
ORD
-
MXL
1 stop10h 51m
Aeromexico
Wed 2/2511:09 am
MXL
-
ORD
2 stops22h 27m
Aeromexico
Deal found 1/26$746
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/246:00 am
MDW
-
MXL
2 stops19h 45m
Aeromexico
Wed 2/2511:09 am
MXL
-
MDW
2 stops33h 22m
Aeromexico
Deal found 1/26$1,310

Find 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 January 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$422
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$191
(Kiwi.com)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Mexicali that are best for you.

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ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/13

12:59 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop9h 38m

Mexicali

Fri 3/20

6:01 am-10:29 pm

1 stop14h 28m

$422

ChicagoMexicali

MDW - MXL

MDWMXL

Chicago Midway

Fri 3/13

7:54 pm-6:51 am

1 stop12h 57m

Mexicali

Thu 3/19

1:49 am-1:04 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$423

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

11:59 pm-12:18 pm

1 stop14h 19m

Mexicali

Thu 3/19

6:01 am-10:29 pm

1 stop14h 28m

$435

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/13

12:59 pm-12:18 pm

1 stop25h 19m

Mexicali

Fri 3/20

4:20 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$454

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

2:54 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop10h 51m

Mexicali

Wed 2/25

11:09 am-11:36 am

2 stops22h 27m

$746

ChicagoMexicali

MDW - MXL

MDWMXL

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-11:45 pm

2 stops19h 45m

Mexicali

Wed 2/25

11:09 am-10:31 pm

2 stops33h 22m

$1,310

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

12:59 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops27h 41m

$191

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

7:23 am-12:14 am

1 stop18h 51m

$237

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/26

Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Mexicali

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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 month to book a flight from Chicago to Mexicali?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Mexicali (average of $215). Flying from Chicago to Mexicali in December is currently the most expensive (average of $498). 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.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Mexicali?

    For as low as $422, Volaris can have you in Mexicali from Chicago in 9h 38m. Chicago and Mexicali are separated by a distance of 1625 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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?

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

  • 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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Mexicali (average of $215). Flying from Chicago to Mexicali in December is currently the most expensive (average of $498). 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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