Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Acapulco Airport (ACA): what you need to know
Acapulco's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Chicago.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ORD to ACA flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Acapulco Airport. These are the top stopovers between ORD and ACA:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Acapulco Airport (ACA)
94 € is the best price for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Acapulco Airport flight. Return flights start from 263 €. These fares can change depending on demand.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from ORD to ACA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Acapulco Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from ORD to ACA.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Acapulco Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of all flights leaving Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% land on time at their destination.
To get to Chicago O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Acapulco Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near ORD:
Arriving at Acapulco Airport (ACA)
If you're coming in on a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Acapulco Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near ACA:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Acapulco Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Europcar or Thrifty and find adventure across Acapulco and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Acapulco Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Acapulco Airport (ACA) to central Acapulco
Acapulco Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Acapulco. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Acapulco Airport (ACA)
The quietest month for a flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Acapulco Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Acapulco based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Acapulco is May, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Acapulco Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ORD to ACA sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Acapulco, now it's time to explore more of Mexico. Journey around 290 kilometres north to Mexico City to tick off its leading sights. From Zócalo to Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 322 kilometres north of Acapulco. No journey is complete without dropping by Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.