Volaris offers affordable fares but charges for extras like seat selection and baggage.
Volaris Basic fare includes one carry-on and free same-day flight changes.
Round-trip from | $249 (Kiwi.com) |
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One-way from | $125 (Flightnetwork) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $392 |
Good round-trip deal | $326 or less |
Good one-way deal | $172 or less |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
ChicagoMexico City
ORD - MEX
ORDMEX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 9/18
7:25 am-10:35 am
Nonstop4h 10m
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Sun 9/21
12:40 am-5:42 am
Nonstop4h 02m
ChicagoMexico City
ORD - MEX
ORDMEX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 9/4
7:25 am-10:35 am
Nonstop4h 10m
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Mon 9/8
5:50 am-10:55 am
Nonstop4h 05m
ChicagoMexico City
ORD - MEX
ORDMEX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 8/26
1:40 am-4:45 am
Nonstop4h 05m
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Tue 9/2
5:50 am-10:55 am
Nonstop4h 05m
ChicagoMexico City
ORD - MEX
ORDMEX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 9/7
1:55 am-5:20 am
Nonstop4h 25m
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Tue 9/16
7:30 am-12:52 pm
Nonstop4h 22m
ChicagoMexico City
ORD - MEX
ORDMEX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 7/22
5:25 pm-10:55 am
1 stop18h 30m
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Sun 8/3
11:20 pm-1:15 pm
1 stop12h 55m
ChicagoMexico City
ORD - MEX
ORDMEX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 9/6
8:05 am-8:15 pm
1 stop13h 10m
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Sat 9/13
3:00 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop7h 59m
ChicagoMexico City
ORD - MEX
ORDMEX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 8/4
1:54 pm-10:05 pm
1 stop9h 11m
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Thu 8/21
6:35 pm-11:58 pm
Nonstop4h 23m
ChicagoMexico City
ORD - MEX
ORDMEX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 8/10
7:25 am-10:35 am
Nonstop4h 10m
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Sun 8/24
12:40 am-5:42 am
Nonstop4h 02m
ChicagoMexico City
MDW - MEX
MDWMEX
Chicago Midway
Thu 8/21
6:04 am-11:50 am
1 stop6h 46m
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Fri 8/29
11:10 am-9:49 pm
1 stop9h 39m
ChicagoMexico City
MDW - MEX
MDWMEX
Chicago Midway
Mon 9/8
12:48 pm-10:55 pm
1 stop11h 07m
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Mon 9/29
8:10 am-10:38 pm
1 stop13h 28m
Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Mexico City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Mexico City (average of $388). Flying from Chicago to Mexico City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $615). 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.
Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from Chicago to Mexico City by exploring options for tickets in the morning.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Mexico City flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
The most flights from CHI to MEX are scheduled on a Tuesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Mexico City ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Mexico City when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Mexico City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).
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PIH - SLC
For an authentic look at Mexico's history and culture, there's no better destination than Mexico City. Famous Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera once lived in the Coyoacan neighborhood, and there are multiple museums showcasing their artwork there. The massive Chapultepec Castle, a sacred site of the Aztecs, is a site to behold from both the inside and outside. If you don't mind driving, some of the most famous Aztec pyramids are just over two hours from the city. There are plenty of direct daily flights to take you from Chicago to Mexico City in around four hours.
Street food may be popular in Chicago, but nowhere compares to Mexico City in that regard. There's inexpensive and delicious Mexican food available on almost every corner, just make sure you let the vendor know if you don't want it too spicy. The city is full of impressive museums, and if you're looking for an exciting live show, check out Mexican wrestling, known as Lucha libre, at Arena Mexico. The train is an affordable, convenient way to get around Mexico City, although it gets busy during rush hour. Taxis aren't the best, and it's better to use a rideshare service.
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