Cheap flights from Chicago to Mexico City

One-way fares from $141 · CHI → MEX · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
$141

Viva Aerobus · Thu, Jan 14

Cheapest month
January

from $141

Direct flights
Yes

Viva Aerobus

Flight time
4h 15m

2,720 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Mexico City

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $155
  2. December 2026 $169
  3. January 2027 Cheapest $141

Cheapest dates in January 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Viva Aerobus
Depart00:25 Thu, Jan 14ORD → NLU 5h 51m · 1 stop
$141one way, per person
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About flights from Chicago to Mexico City

Chicago (CHI) and Mexico City (MEX) are about 2,720 km apart. Direct flights take around 4h 15m, and recent direct fares were with Viva Aerobus. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $141, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Chicago to Mexico City?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $141 with Viva Aerobus, departing Thursday, January 14, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $141 to $169.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Mexico City?

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $141 one way.

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Mexico City?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Viva Aerobus.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Mexico City?

A direct flight takes about 4h 15m. Chicago and Mexico City are around 2,720 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Chicago to Mexico City?

Recent fares on this route were with Viva Aerobus and Volaris.

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