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$141+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Mexicali (MXL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MXL
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Mexicali

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Mexicali (MXL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$323
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$141
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Mexicali
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Mexicali. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/236:34 pmORD - MXL
1 stop25h 31mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/305:05 pmMXL - ORD
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$323
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/212:25 pmORD - MXL
1 stop30h 00mViva
Tue 7/85:05 pmMXL - ORD
1 stop28h 45mViva
Deal found 4/23$386
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/51:55 amORD - MXL
1 stop12h 17mVolaris
Fri 6/136:24 pmMXL - ORD
1 stop14h 41mVolaris
Deal found 4/23$464
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/76:00 amMDW - MXL
2 stops20h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/146:01 amMXL - MDW
2 stops13h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$674
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/168:39 pmMDW - MXL
1 stop17h 33mVolaris
Thu 6/196:01 amMXL - MDW
1 stop11h 15mVolaris
Deal found 4/23$711
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/51:57 amORD - MXL
1 stop11h 24mAeromexico
Thu 6/1212:47 amMXL - ORD
2 stops18h 37mAeromexico
Deal found 4/23$814
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/212:44 pmMDW - MXL
2 stops14h 04mAeromexico
Tue 7/86:25 amMXL - MDW
2 stops13h 22mAeromexico
Deal found 4/23$845

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Mexicali that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Mexicali that are best for you.

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Chicago

Fly to

Mexicali

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/23

6:34 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop25h 31m

Mexicali

Fri 5/30

5:05 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$323

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/2

12:25 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Mexicali

Tue 7/8

5:05 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$386

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/5

1:55 am-12:12 pm

1 stop12h 17m

Mexicali

Fri 6/13

6:24 pm-11:05 am

1 stop14h 41m

$464

ChicagoMexicali

MDW - MXL

MDWMXL

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/7

6:00 am-12:36 am

2 stops20h 36m

Mexicali

Sat 6/14

6:01 am-9:45 pm

2 stops13h 44m

$674

ChicagoMexicali

MDW - MXL

MDWMXL

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/16

8:39 pm-12:12 pm

1 stop17h 33m

Mexicali

Thu 6/19

6:01 am-7:16 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$711

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/5

1:57 am-11:21 am

1 stop11h 24m

Mexicali

Thu 6/12

12:47 am-9:24 pm

2 stops18h 37m

$814

ChicagoMexicali

MDW - MXL

MDWMXL

Chicago Midway

Wed 7/2

12:44 pm-12:48 am

2 stops14h 04m

Mexicali

Tue 7/8

6:25 am-9:47 pm

2 stops13h 22m

$845

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

12:35 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$141

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

12:35 pm-12:45 am

2 stops14h 10m

$190

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Deals found on 4/23

Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Mexicali

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Mexicali in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Mexicali flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Mexicali flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Mexicali flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Mexicali flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Mexicali flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Mexicali

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to MXL?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Mexicali. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to Mexicali as you normally would.

Rainfall in Mexicali by month

Plan your trip to Mexicali by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Mexicali ranges from 0.0 - 0.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Mexicali when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Mexicali by month

Plan your trip to Mexicali by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Mexicali, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Mexicali

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mexicali. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Mexicali. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Aeromexico, Viva and Volaris from Chicago to Mexicali by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,700 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2024

TPA - MEX

Flight was delayed by several hours. Then after landing, it took us more than an hour to get into a terminal because another plane had taken our gate
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,700 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,700 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2024

TPA - MEX

Flight was delayed by several hours. Then after landing, it took us more than an hour to get into a terminal because another plane had taken our gate
Viva
6.9
Okay
784 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,700 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2024

TPA - MEX

Flight was delayed by several hours. Then after landing, it took us more than an hour to get into a terminal because another plane had taken our gate
Volaris
6.7
Okay
1,172 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,700 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2024

TPA - MEX

Flight was delayed by several hours. Then after landing, it took us more than an hour to get into a terminal because another plane had taken our gate

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Mexicali. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Mexicali from Chicago?

    Mexicali (MXL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Mexicali. You should not have trouble finding flights to Mexicali from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Mexicali airport from Chicago. It is only a 12.0 mi journey from Mexicali (MXL) to Mexicali’s city center.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Mexicali that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Mexicali flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Mexicali?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Mexicali.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Mexicali?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Mexicali by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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