Chicago (ORD) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) flights
An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $71.61. One airline flies nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH): United Airlines. The two airports are 1,864 miles (3,000 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Houston, Queretaro and Mexico City and more.
How many miles ORD to ZIH 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $71.61–132.61 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–57.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $54–106 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60–407.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 20,500 | $5.60–57.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 25,000 | $5.60–57.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40–102.40 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $5.60–57.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 35,000 | $5.60–57.60 |
Business and first class prices 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 ZIH
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book ORD to ZIH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- 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
ORD to ZIH with one stop
11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Queretaro (QRO)Volaris the whole way
- Via Mexico City (MEX)Aeromexico and Volaris the whole way
+2 - Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Guadalajara (GDL)Volaris the whole way
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Sun Country Airlines the whole way
+1
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, United Airlines and 2 more, then Alaska Airlines+1
- Via San Francisco (SFO)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
ORD to ZIH: common questions
How many miles does ORD to ZIH cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $71.61. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (15,000), Avianca LifeMiles (17,500) and Emirates Skywards (18,000). 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 ZIH?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH).
How far is Chicago from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo by plane?
Chicago (ORD) and Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) are 1,864 miles (3,000 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 ZIH award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 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 Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo?
The most direct connections are through Houston (IAH), Queretaro (QRO), Mexico City (MEX), Dallas (DFW) and Guadalajara (GDL). On 9 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.