Chicago to Acapulco (ORD–ACA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 26m AAACAV → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Acapulco flights
IAH Houston 6h 48m AAASAV → UA Houston (IAH) to Acapulco flights
MEX Mexico City 7h 28m AAAMEK → AMCMWS Mexico City (MEX) to Acapulco flights
GDL Guadalajara 8h 25m AMF9UA → CMY4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Acapulco flights
MTY Monterrey 11h 56m UAVB → VB Monterrey (MTY) to Acapulco flights
NLU Mexico City ~6h 4m → VB Mexico City (NLU) to Acapulco flights
QRO Querétaro ~6h 38m F9Y4 → Y4 Querétaro (QRO) to Acapulco flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta ~7h 40m AAEKUA → Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Acapulco flights
YUL Montréal ~9h 36m AAACAS → Montréal (YUL) to Acapulco flights
BOG Bogota ~12h 40m AV → AV Bogota (BOG) to Acapulco flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Acapulco
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and ACA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Acapulco (ACA) Acapulco to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to ACA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
NLU ~6h 4m DFW ~6h 26m QRO ~6h 38m IAH ~6h 48m MEX ~7h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
462
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
ORD → ACA
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
ACA → ORD
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Acapulco is 1 hour behind Chicago.
ORD: CDT · ACA: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Acapulco.
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.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–ACA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Acapulco route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: ACA
Full nameGeneral Juan N. Álvarez International Airport
IATA / ICAOACA / MMAA
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation16 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to ACA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Mexico City Benito Juárez.
Acapulco is 1 hour behind Chicago.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Mexico City Benito Juárez. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.