Mexico City to Chicago flights
Direct and connecting flights from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Mexico City to Chicago take?
Flight time from Mexico City (MEX) to Chicago (ORD) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Mexico City to Chicago?
Airline availability for MEX to ORD changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Mexico City to Chicago?
Direct (nonstop) availability on MEX to ORD varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- AeroMéxico5-yr attributed events: 6Last 90 days: none recorded
- Volaris5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
- VIV5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| AeroMéxico | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Volaris | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| VIV | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning MEX → ORD
MEX to ORD is a medium-haul route of 2,719 km (1,690 mi). See the return ORD → MEX route.
Alternative airports near Mexico City: Toluca (TLC) — 53 km, Cuernavaca (CVJ) — 70 km, Puebla (PBC) — 80 km.
Alternative airports near Chicago: Chicago-Wheeling (PWK) — 15 km, Chicago (MDW) — 25 km, Chicago (CGX) — 28 km.