Chicago to Zacatecas (MDW–ZCL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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F96631cs
F9 Frontier
320
2:03 PM
CDT
4:48 PM
CST
3h 45m
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M T W T F S S
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Y47831+1
Y4 Volaris
32N
2:03 PM
CDT
5:03 PM
CST
4h
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✓
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F96630cs
F9 Frontier
320
8:01 AM
CST T1
12:46 PM
CDT
3h 45m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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Y47830+1
Y4 Volaris
32N
8:14 AM
CST
12:46 PM
CDT
3h 32m
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Chicago to Zacatecas
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,564 mi 3h 45m nonstop -1h behind 3 1-stop hubs

MDW–ZCL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 1,564 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore MDW Routes ZCL Routes MDW Live Flights ZCL Live Flights MDW Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–ZCL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris Also: F9 4 32N 4h 64% – F9
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – F9
32N Airbus A320neo – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDW to ZCL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to ZCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
208
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Zacatecas is 1 hour behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · ZCL: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Zacatecas.
Distance & Flight Time
1,564 mi / 2,518 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m to 4h 0m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

MDW–ZCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Zacatecas route.
Route details
Distance1,564 mi / 2,518 km
Flight time3h 45m to 4h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: ZCL
Full nameGeneral Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport
IATA / ICAOZCL / MMZC
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation7,141 ft / 2,177 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to ZCL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport take approximately 3h 45m to 4h. The route covers 1,564 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Volaris. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from MDW to ZCL. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAX, DFW and SJC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Zacatecas is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from ZCL to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDW to ZCL

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDW to ZCL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to ZCL ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,564 miles (2,518 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via LAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.