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$577+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 12/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MXL
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Mexicali. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 3, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:59 pmORD - MXL
1 stop8h 52mVolaris
Sat 12/276:01 amMXL - ORD
1 stop14h 28mVolaris
Deal found 11/1$577
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/254:05 amORD - MXL
1 stop18h 40mViva
Sun 11/303:00 pmMXL - ORD
1 stop22h 00mViva
Deal found 11/3$595
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/3010:20 pmORD - MXL
3 stops34h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/712:40 pmMXL - ORD
1 stop8h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$608
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/266:30 amORD - MXL
2 stops16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/3011:56 pmMXL - ORD
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$665
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:54 pmMDW - MXL
1 stop13h 57mVolaris
Sat 12/276:01 amMXL - MDW
1 stop11h 39mVolaris
Deal found 11/1$722
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/266:54 pmMDW - MXL
1 stop13h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/303:00 pmMXL - MDW
2 stops31h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$747
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/306:54 pmMDW - MXL
1 stop13h 57mVolaris
Sun 12/76:01 amMXL - MDW
1 stop9h 33mVolaris
Deal found 11/2$904
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/266:54 pmMDW - MXL
1 stop13h 57mVolaris
Sat 11/2912:49 amMXL - MDW
1 stop10h 15mVolaris
Deal found 11/3$999

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ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/24

11:59 pm-6:51 am

1 stop8h 52m

Mexicali

Sat 12/27

6:01 am-10:29 pm

1 stop14h 28m

$577

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/25

4:05 am-8:45 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Mexicali

Sun 11/30

3:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$595

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/26

6:30 am-8:45 pm

2 stops16h 15m

Mexicali

Sun 11/30

11:56 pm-4:36 am

1 stop26h 40m

$665

ChicagoMexicali

MDW - MXL

MDWMXL

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/24

6:54 pm-6:51 am

1 stop13h 57m

Mexicali

Sat 12/27

6:01 am-7:40 pm

1 stop11h 39m

$722

ChicagoMexicali

MDW - MXL

MDWMXL

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/26

6:54 pm-6:51 am

1 stop13h 57m

Mexicali

Sun 11/30

3:00 pm-12:13 am

2 stops31h 13m

$747

ChicagoMexicali

MDW - MXL

MDWMXL

Chicago Midway

Sun 11/30

6:54 pm-6:51 am

1 stop13h 57m

Mexicali

Sun 12/7

6:01 am-5:34 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$904

ChicagoMexicali

MDW - MXL

MDWMXL

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/26

6:54 pm-6:51 am

1 stop13h 57m

Mexicali

Sat 11/29

12:49 am-1:04 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$999

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Deals found on 11/1

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

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 November 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Illinois to Mexicali at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 51% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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

    Mexicali (MXL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Illinois to Mexicali. It is only a 12.0 mi journey from Mexicali (MXL) to Mexicali’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Mexicali?

    For as low as $577, Volaris can have you in Mexicali from Illinois in 8h 52m. There are 1625 mi between Illinois and Mexicali. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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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