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$150+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Zacatecas, Mexico (ZCL)

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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ZCL
Feb 5 — Feb 121
Thu 2/5
Thu 2/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Zacatecas

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Zacatecas (ZCL). 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 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$328
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$150
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$404

Good round-trip deal

$351 or less

Good one-way deal

$403 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Zacatecas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Zacatecas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 6, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Sat 2/712:42 pmMDW - ZCL
Nonstop4h 04mVolaris
Thu 2/127:47 amZCL - MDW
Nonstop3h 40mVolaris
Deal found 1/5$328
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/712:42 pmMDW - ZCL
Nonstop4h 04mVolaris
Sat 2/147:47 amZCL - MDW
Nonstop3h 40mVolaris
Deal found 1/6$369
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2612:42 pmMDW - ZCL
Nonstop4h 04mVolaris
Sat 4/258:00 amZCL - MDW
Nonstop3h 46mVolaris
Deal found 1/6$370
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Tue 2/312:42 pmMDW - ZCL
Nonstop4h 04mVolaris
Tue 2/107:47 amZCL - MDW
Nonstop3h 40mVolaris
Deal found 1/4$382
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/1412:42 pmMDW - ZCL
Nonstop4h 04mVolaris
Tue 2/247:47 amZCL - MDW
Nonstop3h 40mVolaris
Deal found 1/6$400
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/1412:42 pmMDW - ZCL
Nonstop4h 04mVolaris
Thu 3/266:47 amZCL - MDW
Nonstop3h 40mVolaris
Deal found 1/4$401
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/181:11 amORD - ZCL
1 stop17h 46mAeromexico
Thu 2/268:18 amZCL - ORD
1 stop14h 42mAeromexico
Deal found 1/5$403
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/196:00 amMDW - ZCL
2 stops12h 57mAeromexico
Thu 2/268:18 amZCL - MDW
2 stops14h 13mAeromexico
Deal found 1/5$418
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/122:03 pmMDW - ZCL
Nonstop3h 43mVolaris
Sun 9/208:00 amZCL - MDW
Nonstop3h 46mVolaris
Deal found 1/6$426
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/101:11 amORD - ZCL
1 stop18h 06mDelta
Wed 2/258:18 amZCL - ORD
1 stop14h 42mDelta
Deal found 1/5$430
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/105:30 amORD - ZCL
2 stops13h 47mDelta
Tue 2/248:18 amZCL - ORD
1 stop14h 42mDelta
Deal found 1/5$434
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/201:26 pmORD - ZCL
2 stops21h 22mAeromexico
Fri 2/277:53 pmZCL - ORD
1 stop17h 02mAeromexico
Deal found 1/6$444

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Zacatecas 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 January 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Zacatecas that are best for you.

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Zacatecas

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ChicagoZacatecas

MDW - ZCL

MDWZCL

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/7

12:42 pm-4:46 pm

Nonstop4h 04m

Zacatecas La Calera

Sat 2/14

7:47 am-11:27 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$369

ChicagoZacatecas

MDW - ZCL

MDWZCL

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/19

12:42 pm-4:46 pm

Nonstop4h 04m

Zacatecas La Calera

Thu 2/26

7:47 am-11:27 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$382

ChicagoZacatecas

ORD - ZCL

ORDZCL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

1:11 am-6:57 pm

1 stop17h 46m

Zacatecas La Calera

Thu 2/26

8:18 am-11:00 pm

1 stop14h 42m

$403

ChicagoZacatecas

MDW - ZCL

MDWZCL

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/19

6:00 am-6:57 pm

2 stops12h 57m

Zacatecas La Calera

Thu 2/26

8:18 am-10:31 pm

2 stops14h 13m

$418

ChicagoZacatecas

MDW - ZCL

MDWZCL

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/26

12:42 pm-3:46 pm

Nonstop4h 04m

Zacatecas La Calera

Sun 4/12

8:00 am-12:46 pm

Nonstop3h 46m

$418

ChicagoZacatecas

ORD - ZCL

ORDZCL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

1:11 am-7:17 pm

1 stop18h 06m

Zacatecas La Calera

Tue 2/24

8:18 am-11:00 pm

1 stop14h 42m

$430

ChicagoZacatecas

ORD - ZCL

ORDZCL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

1:11 am-7:17 pm

1 stop18h 06m

Zacatecas La Calera

Wed 2/25

8:18 am-11:00 pm

1 stop14h 42m

$430

ChicagoZacatecas

ORD - ZCL

ORDZCL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

1:11 am-7:17 pm

1 stop18h 06m

Zacatecas La Calera

Wed 2/25

8:18 am-11:36 am

2 stops27h 18m

$430

ChicagoZacatecas

ORD - ZCL

ORDZCL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

8:55 pm-1:08 pm

1 stop16h 13m

Zacatecas La Calera

Fri 2/13

1:57 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$445

ChicagoZacatecas

MDW - ZCL

MDWZCL

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/19

6:00 am-6:57 pm

2 stops12h 57m

Zacatecas La Calera

Thu 2/26

8:18 am-10:31 pm

2 stops14h 13m

$445

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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 Zacatecas in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice 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-Zacatecas flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Zacatecas flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Zacatecas flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Zacatecas flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Zacatecas flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Zacatecas

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zacatecas from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Zacatecas

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Zacatecas?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Zacatecas. Price data was last updated on January 2, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Zacatecas, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Zacatecas (average of $145). Flying from Chicago to Zacatecas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to ZCL?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Zacatecas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 6, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to Zacatecas as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Zacatecas?

Reviews of airlines servicing Zacatecas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zacatecas. 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 Zacatecas. Reviews last updated January 6, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Aeromexico, American Airlines, and Volaris from Chicago to Zacatecas have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,607 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,607 reviews
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,607 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,088 reviews
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,607 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,171 reviews
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,607 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,063 reviews
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,607 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice

Related info for your journey

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

    Zacatecas La Calera (ZCL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Zacatecas. You should not have trouble finding flights to La Calera from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 1 inbound flight from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the Zacatecas airport from Chicago. It is only a 11.1 mi journey from La Calera (ZCL) to Zacatecas’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Zacatecas?

    Volaris, Aeromexico, and Delta can get you from Chicago to Zacatecas in just under 4h 04m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 02m. Chicago and Zacatecas are separated by a distance of 1563 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Zacatecas round-trip?

    Aeromexico, at $145, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Zacatecas.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Volaris. Aeromexico is 68% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Zacatecas one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $129. However, be on the lookout for offers from Volaris and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Zacatecas for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Zacatecas 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 Zacatecas?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Zacatecas (average of $145). Flying from Chicago to Zacatecas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Chicago to Zacatecas

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Zacatecas. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$152Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$193Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VolarisCheapest$281Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$489Average$896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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