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

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Y4 Volaris
A20N
6:00 AM
CDT T5
9:13 AM
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F96921
F9 Frontier
320
6:00 AM
CDT T5
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Y4 Volaris
A20N
6:00 AM
CDT T5
9:13 AM
CST
4h 13m
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F9 Frontier
A20N
8:12 PM
CST
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Y4 Volaris
320
11:16 PM
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4h 1m
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F96920
F9 Frontier
320
11:16 PM
CST
4:17 AM+1
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4h 1m
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Chicago to Morelia
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 1,711 mi 4h 13m nonstop -1h behind 13 1-stop hubs

ORD–MLM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Volaris and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,711 miles in approximately 4h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes MLM Routes ORD Live Flights MLM Live Flights ORD Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–MLM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 9 A20N 4h13 25% – –
F9 Frontier 7 320 4h13 25% – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – F9
A20N – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + Y4 (16 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, ORD to MLM direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to MLM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
HOU ~7h 5m PVR ~7h 5m CUN ~9h 31m ONT ~10h 2m SAT ~12h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
814
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 → MLM
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Return
MLM → ORD
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Morelia from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport.
Metric ORD→MLM MDW→MLM
Distance from ORD – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 16 14
Flight time 4h 13m 4h 16m
Departure OTP 25% –
Chicago (MDW) to Morelia flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Morelia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,711 mi / 2,753 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 13m.
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–MLM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Morelia route.
Route details
Distance1,711 mi / 2,753 km
Flight time4h 13m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 16 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: MLM
Full nameGeneral Francisco J. Mujica International Airport
IATA / ICAOMLM / MMMM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation6,033 ft / 1,839 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to MLM flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport take approximately 4h 13m. The route covers 1,711 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Volaris.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from ORD to MLM. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HOU, PVR, CUN, ONT, SAT, MTY, MEX, LAX, SMF, DFW, IAH, SJC and MDW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Morelia is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from MLM to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. 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 ORD to MLM

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and Volaris. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to MLM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to MLM ranges from 4 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,711 miles (2,753 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via HOU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).