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$91+ 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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MXL
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 20, 2025.

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Expedia
1 star

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Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$202
(Viva)
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2012:35 pmORD - MXL
1 stop29h 30mViva
Wed 8/274:55 pmMXL - ORD
1 stop28h 45mViva
Deal found 2/20$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 4/512:35 pmORD - MXL
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/85:05 pmMXL - ORD
2 stops27h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$272
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/191:55 amORD - MXL
1 stop12h 17mVolaris
Wed 8/276:31 pmMXL - ORD
1 stop8h 20mVolaris
Deal found 2/20$369
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/23:53 pmORD - MXL
1 stop9h 53mAeromexico
Mon 4/712:48 amMXL - ORD
1 stop11h 19mAeromexico
Deal found 2/19$900

Find flights from Chicago to Mexicali within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Chicago

Fly to

Mexicali

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/2

12:35 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Mexicali

Tue 4/8

5:05 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop28h 35m

$202

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/5

12:35 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Mexicali

Tue 4/8

5:05 pm-10:07 pm

2 stops27h 02m

$272

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/19

1:55 am-12:12 pm

1 stop12h 17m

Mexicali

Wed 8/27

6:31 pm-4:51 am

1 stop8h 20m

$369

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/2

3:53 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop9h 53m

Mexicali

Mon 4/7

12:48 am-2:07 pm

1 stop11h 19m

$900

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/5

12:35 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$91

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/4

1:55 am-12:12 pm

1 stop12h 17m

$199

ChicagoMexicali

ORD - MXL

ORDMXL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/5

12:45 pm-12:05 am

2 stops13h 20m

$220

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Deals found on 2/19

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Mexicali flights, users find the pricing of Expedia to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Expedia Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Mexicali flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Expedia <90% 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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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Mexicali

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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 February 20, 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 February 20, 2025.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,771 reviews

Crew

7.9

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

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
1,771 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,771 reviews

Crew

7.9

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

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
7.0
Good
808 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,771 reviews

Crew

7.9

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

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
1,209 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,771 reviews

Crew

7.9

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

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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