Statistics on Chicago-Mexico flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to Mexico from Chicago
The average price to go to Mexico from Chicago is $ 420 (round trip). It varies from $ 334 (Mexico City) to $ 502 (Acapulco) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of Chicago-Mexico flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: Mexico City, Cancun and Acapulco.
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | $ 334 | january, february (the cheapest), march, april, may, june, august, september, october, november | 8 to 9 months | Flight price Chicago-Mexico City |
| Cancun | $ 423 | january, february, may, august, september (the cheapest), october | 1 to 2 months | Flight price Chicago-Cancun |
| Acapulco | $ 502 | january, february (the cheapest), april, may, june, august, september, october, november | 8 to 9 months | Flight price Chicago-Acapulco |
Round-trip airfare price Chicago-Mexico month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 344 to $ 494 | good price |
| February | $ 276 to $ 420 | good price |
| March | $ 318 to $ 637 | very high price |
| April | $ 302 to $ 453 | fair price |
| May | $ 279 to $ 425 | good price |
| June | $ 310 to $ 517 | fair price |
| July | $ 368 to $ 621 | fair price |
| August | $ 332 to $ 503 | good price |
| September | $ 293 to $ 430 | good price |
| October | $ 315 to $ 426 | good price |
| November | $ 339 to $ 470 | fair price |
| December | $ 508 to $ 735 | very high price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60754 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Mexico from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
The GOOD price of a flight to Mexico from Chicago
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Mexico City in Mexico
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Mexico City is $ 334. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Mexico City flights.
To get the best price...
take a direct flight
leave on a sunday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Mexico City in Mexico in february to get the best price ($ 276, saving $ 59 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 334). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 535, which is $ 201 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Mexico City and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Cancun in Mexico
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Cancun is $ 423. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Cancun flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Cancun in Mexico in september to get the best price ($ 307, saving $ 116 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 423). Avoid the month of march which is statistically the most expensive ($ 637, which is $ 214 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Cancun and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Acapulco in Mexico
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Acapulco is $ 502. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Acapulco flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Acapulco in Mexico in february to get the best price ($ 420, saving $ 83 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 502). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 735, which is $ 234 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Acapulco and other statistics
Top prices Chicago-Mexico
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Mexico City | 03-09 to 18-09-2025 | $ 230 | layover flight with Viva Aerobus |
| Chicago → Mexico City | 08-09 to 24-09-2025 | $ 225 | layover flight with Viva Aerobus |
| Chicago → Mexico City | 09-09 to 24-09-2025 | $ 211 | layover flight with Viva Aerobus |
| Chicago → Mexico City | 20-09 to 25-09-2025 | $ 216 | layover flight with Viva Aerobus |
| Chicago → Mexico City | 22-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 213 | layover flight with Viva Aerobus |
| Chicago → Mexico City | 25-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 210 | layover flight with Viva Aerobus |
| Chicago → Mexico City | 01-10 to 06-10-2025 | $ 215 | layover flight with Viva Aerobus |
| Chicago → Mexico City | 04-10 to 24-10-2025 | $ 212 | layover flight with Viva Aerobus |
| Chicago → Mexico City | 07-10 to 24-10-2025 | $ 216 | layover flight with Viva Aerobus |
| Chicago → Mexico City | 10-02 to 24-02-2026 | $ 203 | direct flight with Volaris |
When to buy plane tickets to go to Mexico (from Chicago)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Mexico City
The price of tickets to Mexico City fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Mexico City, you should buy your ticket on a wednesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Mexico City page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Mexico City in Mexico 8 to 9 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 297 , which is $ 37 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 172 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Mexico City flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Cancun
The price of tickets to Cancun fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Cancun, you should buy your ticket on a friday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Cancun page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Cancun in Mexico 1 to 2 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 309 , which is $ 114 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 275 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Cancun flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Acapulco
The price of tickets to Acapulco fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Acapulco, you should buy your ticket on a tuesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Acapulco page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Acapulco in Mexico 8 to 9 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 414 , which is $ 88 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 46 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Acapulco flight ticket and other statistics