Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Chicago.
Flights from ORD to MEX start from 00:02 — the first with Volaris. The latest departure is at 19:40 with United Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 56 weekly O'Hare International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your ORD to MEX flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
With direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Mexico City (and then other corners of Mexico) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Aeromexico on this route.
Aeromexico is the most punctual carrier that operates ORD to MEX flights. A reliable 84.83% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ORD and MEX:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
San Antonio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
54 € is the lowest price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight. Return flights start at 215 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book two months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ORD to MEX.
The cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ORD to MEX by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, data shows 74.85% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
O'Hare International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near ORD. Whether you have an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Reserve a hotel close to MEX if you're taking a late O'Hare International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and see more of Mexico City and beyond.
Booking your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
July is the busiest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Mexico City in April.
Lock in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport for April if you'd like to go to Mexico City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ORD to MEX sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Ecatepec de Morelos is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Mexico City. Around 21 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
Guadalajara is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. No journey is complete without experiencing Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
