Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH): what you need to know
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo's timezone is UTC-6, making Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo one hour behind Chicago.
Your ORD to ZIH flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo (and then discovering more of Mexico!) is a breeze with United Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is United Airlines.
With 75.0% of services arriving as planned, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering ORD to ZIH flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between ORD and ZIH:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport flight is 174 €. A round-trip fare is currently 355 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from ORD to ZIH, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport.
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Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
74.85% of flights taking off from O'Hare International Airport land at their destination on time.
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 you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near ORD:
Arriving at Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
If you're landing on a late O'Hare International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near ZIH:
Pick up an Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport rental car and discover Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Firefly are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) to central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
From Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport, Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is July, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from O'Hare International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORD to ZIH in February. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, now it's time to discover more of Mexico. Travel about 322 kilometres north-east to Mexico City to check off its leading sights. From Zocalo to Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another great destination in Mexico, head for Ecatepec de Morelos, about 338 kilometres north-east of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva are highlights.
