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

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1,564 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
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F96631cs
F9 Frontier
32N
2:03 PM
CDT
4:48 PM
CST
3h 45m
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Y47831+1
Y4 Volaris
32N
2:03 PM
CDT
4:48 PM
CST
3h 45m
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F96630cs
F9 Frontier
32N
8:01 AM
CST
12:46 PM
CDT
3h 45m
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Y47830+1
Y4 Volaris
A20N
8:01 AM
CST T1
12:46 PM
CDT
3h 45m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 8h 41m WN → Y4 Los Angeles (LAX) to Zacatecas flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 19h 24m F9Y4 → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Zacatecas flights
SJC San Jose 22h 11m LXJWN → F9Y4 San Jose (SJC) to Zacatecas flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chicago to Zacatecas
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,564 mi 3h 45m nonstop -1h behind

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Zacatecas (ZCL) Zacatecas to Chicago flights
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 3h45 87% – F9
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – F9, 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
~8h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
LAX ~8h 41m DFW ~19h 24m SJC ~22h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
217
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
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Return
ZCL → MDW
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
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 3h 45m gate to gate.
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
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,564 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MDW to ZCL: Volaris.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Dallas Fort Worth and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose.
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 is about 3 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Dallas Fort Worth and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.