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$275+ 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 11/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MXL
Nov 6 — Nov 131
Thu 11/6
Thu 11/13
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 October 7, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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$275
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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 October 7, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/164:40 pmORD - MXL
1 stop23h 40mViva
Tue 11/253:30 pmMXL - ORD
1 stop21h 40mViva
Deal found 10/6$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 11/166:23 amORD - MXL
2 stops16h 22mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/253:30 pmMXL - ORD
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6$361
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 10/96:34 pmORD - MXL
2 stops39h 36mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/147:20 pmMXL - ORD
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6$505
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 11/1612:59 pmORD - MXL
3 stops24h 52mVolaris
Tue 11/2512:31 pmMXL - ORD
1 stop7h 58mVolaris
Deal found 10/6$522
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 10/98:39 pmMDW - MXL
1 stop29h 57mVolaris
Tue 10/147:20 pmMXL - MDW
2 stops21h 56mVolaris
Deal found 10/6$543
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 11/166:54 pmMDW - MXL
1 stop14h 00mVolaris
Tue 11/256:26 pmMXL - MDW
2 stops21h 08mVolaris
Deal found 10/6$740
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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.
Sun 11/166:00 amMDW - MXL
2 stops17h 59mAeromexico
Mon 11/2412:48 amMXL - MDW
2 stops13h 50mAeromexico
Deal found 10/6$903
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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.
Thu 10/96:00 amMDW - MXL
2 stops17h 40mAeromexico
Mon 10/1312:40 amMXL - MDW
2 stops37h 29mAeromexico
Deal found 10/6$1,672

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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

Sun 11/16

4:40 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Mexicali

Tue 11/25

3:30 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$275

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/16

6:23 am-8:45 pm

2 stops16h 22m

Mexicali

Tue 11/25

3:30 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$361

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/16

12:59 pm-11:51 am

3 stops24h 52m

Mexicali

Tue 11/25

12:31 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$522

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

9:30 am-10:28 am

2 stops26h 58m

Mexicali

Fri 2/13

11:58 pm-7:29 pm

2 stops17h 31m

$667

ChicagoMexicali

MDW - MXL

MDWMXL

Chicago Midway

Sun 11/16

6:54 pm-6:54 am

1 stop14h 00m

Mexicali

Tue 11/25

6:26 pm-5:34 pm

2 stops21h 08m

$740

ChicagoMexicali

MDW - MXL

MDWMXL

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/10

1:05 pm-10:28 am

2 stops23h 23m

Mexicali

Fri 2/13

11:58 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops13h 27m

$827

ChicagoMexicali

MDW - MXL

MDWMXL

Chicago Midway

Sun 11/16

6:00 am-9:59 pm

2 stops17h 59m

Mexicali

Mon 11/24

12:48 am-4:38 pm

2 stops13h 50m

$903

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Deals found on 10/6

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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-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 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 October 7, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Mexicali at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 51% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 $827, Viva can have you in Mexicali from Chicago in 23h 23m. Chicago and Mexicali are separated by a distance of 1630 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.

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