Chicago to Mexico City (ORD–NLU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,668 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 29 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
GDL Guadalajara 6h 21m AMF9UA → AMCMCV Guadalajara (GDL) to Mexico City flights
MTY Monterrey 6h 25m UAVB → VB Monterrey (MTY) to Mexico City flights
BJX Silao 6h 31m Y4 → VB Silao (BJX) to Mexico City flights
CUN Cancún 7h 18m AAEKF9 → CMF9VB Cancún (CUN) to Mexico City flights
YYZ Toronto 7h 46m AAACAS → AC Toronto (YYZ) to Mexico City flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 40m AAACAF → 6RM7 Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City flights
SJD San José del Cabo 9h 12m AAEKUA → VBY4 San José del Cabo (SJD) to Mexico City flights
MLM Morelia 11h 42m F9Y4 → VB Morelia (MLM) to Mexico City flights
PUJ Punta Cana 12h 20m AADMUA → DM Punta Cana (PUJ) to Mexico City flights
BOG Bogota 12h 51m AV → AVM7Y4 Bogota (BOG) to Mexico City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Mexico City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,668 mi 3h 34m nonstop -1h behind

ORD–NLU had nonstop service from Qatar Airways, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,668 miles in 3h 34m.

Also explore ORD Routes NLU Routes ORD Live Flights NLU Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Mexico City (NLU) Mexico City to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORD–NLU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QR Qatar Airways 0 – – 69% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QR (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to NLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
DFW ~5h 36m GDL ~6h 21m MTY ~6h 25m BJX ~6h 31m ATL ~7h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
847
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 → NLU
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
NLU → ORD
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
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
Mexico City is 1 hour behind Chicago.
ORD: CDT · NLU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Mexico City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,668 mi / 2,685 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 34m 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.
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–NLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance1,668 mi / 2,685 km
Flight time3h 34m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: NLU
Full nameFelipe Ángeles International Airport
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to NLU flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport take about 3h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 1,668 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ORD to NLU: Qatar Airways. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 34m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guadalajara, Monterrey and Guanajuato.
Mexico City is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from NLU to ORD 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 ORD to NLU

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) had nonstop service from Qatar Airways, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ORD to NLU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to NLU is about 3 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,668 miles (2,685 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guadalajara, Monterrey and Guanajuato. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.