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

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Y4 Volaris
32N
12:42 PM
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3:46 PM
CST
4h 4m
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F9 Frontier
320
2:03 PM
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Y4 Volaris
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Chicago to Zacatecas
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,564 mi 4h 4m nonstop -1h behind 3 1-stop hubs

MDW–ZCL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 1,564 miles in approximately 4h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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
F9 Frontier 4 320 4h04 58% – –
Y4 Volaris 4 32N 4h04 58% – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – F9
32N Airbus A320neo – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + Y4 (8 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
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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
~18h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
LAX ~18h 14m SJC ~24h 13m DFW ~29h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
195
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → ZCL
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Return
ZCL → MDW
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
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 4h 4m.
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 time4h 4m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
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/Bahia_Banderas
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 4h 4m. The route covers 1,564 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Volaris.
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, SJC and DFW. 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 Frontier and 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 4 hours 4 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 18 hours via LAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.