Morelia to Chicago (MLM–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,703 mi airlines 14/wk
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F96570
F9 Frontier
A20N
8:15 AM
CST
1:04 PM
CDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y47770
Y4 Volaris
320
8:15 AM
CST
1:04 PM
CDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96571
F9 Frontier
32N
2:32 PM
CDT
5:48 PM
CST
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y47771
Y4 Volaris
A20N
2:32 PM
CDT
5:48 PM
CST
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Morelia to Chicago
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,703 mi 3h 49m nonstop +1h ahead 9 1-stop hubs

MLM–MDW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 1,703 miles in approximately 3h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLM–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 7 A20N 3h49
Y4 Volaris 7 320 3h49
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – Y4
A20NF9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + Y4 (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MLM to MDW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLM to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
512
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MLM → MDW
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
68%
Return
MDW → MLM
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Morelia

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric MLM→MDW BJX→MDW AGU→MDW
Distance from MLM 84 mi 153 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 14 3 14
Flight time 3h 49m 3h 46m 3h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of MLM with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Morelia.
MLM: CST · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Morelia, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,703 mi / 2,741 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 49m.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

MLM–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Morelia to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,703 mi / 2,741 km
Flight time3h 49m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: MLM
IATA / ICAOMLM / MMMM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation6,033 ft / 1,839 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLM to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 3h 49m. The route covers 1,703 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Volaris.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MLM to MDW. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAH, OAK, SMF, ORD, DFW, ONT, LAX, SJC and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Morelia.
Yes, return flights from MDW to MLM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BJX, AGU and GDL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 MLM to MDW

General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and Volaris. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MLM to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLM to MDW ranges from 3 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,703 miles (2,741 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via IAH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Silao (BJX), Aguascalientes (AGU) and Guadalajara (GDL).