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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City:

• Earliest: departs at 12:04 am and lands at 4:26 am
• Latest: departs at 4:30 pm and lands at 8:52 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 22m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City.

A direct flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City takes 4h 22m, covering 4,372 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City range from C$ 459 to C$ 755, with an average of C$ 577 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 459 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 14% above the route average of C$ 577. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 532 round-trip via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL), compared to C$ 582 for direct.

Aeromexico is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City flights are:

• Aeromexico: 92% on time
• United Airlines: 89% on time
• American Airlines: 83% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 23–C$ 141 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 42%, Afternoon flights for 15%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 448 to C$ 3,028. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 278.

Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Infinity Car Rental
• Europcar
• MEXRENTACAR
• America Car Rental

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 44 minutes.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City most commonly connect through:

• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) – 51% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 6% of one-stop connections

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 5% on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 564 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 589, a difference of C$ 25. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Mexico City. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aeromexico
• Volaris
• American Airlines
• Viva
• United Airlines

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 47m, compared with 7h 56m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 8h 05m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

Mexico City is 1 hour behind Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Central Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Mexico City are Parque España, Palacio de los Deportes, and El Ángel de la Independencia. These are among the most viewed places in Mexico City on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mexico City flights:

• Viva: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Viva: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

In each terminal of O’Hare International Airport, you’ll find that there are baby care facilities that are equipped with comfortable seating, sinks, and outlets. There is also a Family Lounge in Terminal 2 that has a variety of toys, climbing structures, and video games, perfect for keeping the little ones busy before you take off.

To keep yourself busy before you begin boarding, there are a few different things that you can do at O’Hare International Airport. There’s a yoga room in Terminal 3 that is free for all passengers, and you can pay a small fee to go to the fitness center at the Hilton Athletic Club. You can also find the Terminal Getaway Spa in Terminals 1 and 3, and here, you can grab a massage or manicure.

If you choose to drive from Mexico City International Airport to the city center, you can expect the trip to take you around 35 to 45min depending on what traffic conditions are like at the time. Metro line 5 will also bring you to the city center in around 35min. A single metro ticket will cost you approximately MXN 5 (USD 0.25).

If you want to take a nap after your flight, you can rent a sleep capsule at IZzzleep. There is also the Hotel NH Collection that is located in Terminal 2, as well as the Hilton Mexico City Airport in Terminal 1.