Chicago (ORD) to Mexico City (MEX) flights
An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Mexico City (MEX) starts at 8,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Mexico City (MEX): Aeromexico, American Airlines, United Airlines, VivaAerobus and Volaris. The two airports are 1,690 miles (2,719 km) apart. Aeromexico is in SkyTeam, American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 35 ways to fly it with one stop, through Houston, Austin and Dallas and more.
How many miles ORD to MEX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 8,000 | $5.60–57.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 11,000 | $5.60–57.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Aeromexico | 11,500 | $35.60–417.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $71.61–132.61 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 12,500 | $25.60–77.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 14,500 | $5.60–57.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–57.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $29–90 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–57.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–57.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Aeromexico | 15,000 | $56–184 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $54–106 |
Business and first class prices, and 10 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ORD to MEX
- AeromexicoSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
- VivaAerobusNot in an alliance
- VolarisNot in an alliance
Book ORD to MEX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Aeromexico
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Aeromexico
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Aeromexico
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Aeromexico
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Aeromexico
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Aeromexico
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Aeromexico
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Aeromexico
ORD to MEX with one stop
35 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Austin (AUS)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Aeromexico
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via San Antonio (SAT)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Aeromexico, Volaris and 1 more
- Via Queretaro (QRO)Volaris and American Airlines, then Aeromexico
- Via Monterrey (MTY)VivaAerobus the whole way
- Via Leon/Guanajuato (BJX)Volaris, then Aeromexico
- Via Morelia (MLM)Volaris, then Aeromexico
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
+1 - Via Guadalajara (GDL)Aeromexico, Volaris and 1 more the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH)United Airlines, then Aeromexico and Volaris
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way+1
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Puerto Vallarta (PVR)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and 1 more
ORD to MEX: common questions
How many miles does ORD to MEX cost?
In economy it starts at 8,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (11,000), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (11,500) and Air Canada Aeroplan (12,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to MEX?
Aeromexico (SkyTeam), American Airlines (oneworld), United Airlines (Star Alliance), VivaAerobus and Volaris fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Mexico City (MEX).
How far is Chicago from Mexico City by plane?
Chicago (ORD) and Mexico City (MEX) are 1,690 miles (2,719 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ORD to MEX award flights?
30 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles and 22 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Chicago and Mexico City?
The most direct connections are through Houston (IAH), Austin (AUS), Dallas (DFW), San Antonio (SAT) and Queretaro (QRO). On 18 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Houston.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.