Chicago to Ixtapa (ORD–ZIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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9:06 AM
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Chicago to Ixtapa
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,865 mi 4h 58m nonstop -1h behind 13 1-stop hubs

ORD–ZIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,865 miles in approximately 4h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–ZIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 319 4h58 29% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 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 ZIH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
QRO ~7h 0m MEX ~18h 56m DFW ~19h 35m IAH ~19h 50m MSP ~20h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
844
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 → ZIH
29%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
29%
Return
ZIH → ORD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
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
Ixtapa is 1 hour behind Chicago.
ORD: CDT · ZIH: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Ixtapa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,865 mi / 3,001 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 58m.
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–ZIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Ixtapa route.
Route details
Distance1,865 mi / 3,001 km
Flight time4h 58m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 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: ZIH
Full nameIxtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA / ICAOZIH / MMZH
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to ZIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport take approximately 4h 58m. The route covers 1,865 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ORD to ZIH. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through QRO, MEX, DFW, IAH, MSP, PHX, LAX, GDL, YYZ, SFO, YVR, YUL and YYC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ixtapa is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from ZIH 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 ZIH

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to ZIH ranges from 4 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,865 miles (3,001 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via QRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.