Travelling from Chicago to Acapulco Juan N. Alvarez International Airport (ACA): What you need to know
Chicago and Acapulco (where Acapulco Juan N. Alvarez International Airport is located) share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you arrive.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to ACA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
July is a busy month for air travel. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Fourth of July, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Chicago to ACA that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between ORD and ACA include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Acapulco Juan N. Alvarez International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% land on time at their destination.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Break up your flight from Chicago to Acapulco Juan N. Alvarez International Airport with a stop at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). One of the main stopovers between Chicago Midway International Airport and ACA, it's a great opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
MDW is around 16 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Chicago to ACA flight, stay in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
76% of flights taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to get there by car and 2 hours or so if you're on public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to Acapulco Juan N. Alvarez International Airport flight:
Flights departing from RFD land at their destination within the scheduled time frame 71% of the time.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Acapulco Juan N. Alvarez International Airport (ACA)
If you have a late flight from Chicago to Acapulco Juan N. Alvarez International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near ACA:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Chicago to Acapulco Juan N. Alvarez International Airport flight.
Getting from Acapulco Juan N. Alvarez International Airport (ACA) to central Acapulco
Acapulco Juan N. Alvarez International Airport is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Acapulco. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Acapulco Juan N. Alvarez International Airport (ACA)
At the moment, 125 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Acapulco Juan N. Alvarez International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 364 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to ACA. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Acapulco Juan N. Alvarez International Airport (ACA)
January is when most people book flights from Chicago to Acapulco Juan N. Alvarez International Airport (ACA). Visit Acapulco in November if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Chicago to ACA plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Acapulco to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Acapulco Juan N. Alvarez International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Acapulco
After booking your flight from Chicago to Acapulco Juan N. Alvarez International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Acapulco:
Your Acapulco visit should come with a side of sightseeing. Highlights that should be on your list include Playa Condesa, Playa la Roqueta and Playa Pública.
Explore more of Mexico
Acapulco is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres north of Acapulco, a visit to Mexico City will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.