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

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1,865 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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
QRO Querétaro 5h 53m F9Y4 → Y4 Querétaro (QRO) to Ixtapa flights
IAH Houston 6h 27m AAASAV → UA Houston (IAH) to Ixtapa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 14m AAACAV → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Ixtapa flights
MEX Mexico City 7h 26m AAAMEK → AMCMWS Mexico City (MEX) to Ixtapa flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 3m AAACAY → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Ixtapa flights
LAX Los Angeles 9h 21m AAACAF → AS Los Angeles (LAX) to Ixtapa flights
MLM Morelia 10h 22m F9Y4 → Y4 Morelia (MLM) to Ixtapa flights
GDL Guadalajara 10h 46m AMF9UA → Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Ixtapa flights
NLU Mexico City ~6h 4m → VB Mexico City (NLU) to Ixtapa flights
MSP Minneapolis ~7h 51m AAACAM → Minneapolis (MSP) to Ixtapa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Ixtapa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,865 mi 4h 58m nonstop -1h behind

ORD–ZIH had nonstop service from United Airlines, 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 1,865 miles in 4h 58m.

Also explore ORD Routes ZIH Routes ORD Live Flights ZIH Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Ixtapa (ZIH) Ixtapa to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORD–ZIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 52% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (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 ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
QRO ~5h 53m NLU ~6h 4m IAH ~6h 27m DFW ~7h 14m MEX ~7h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
662
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
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Return
ZIH → 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
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 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–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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 1,865 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ORD to ZIH: United Airlines. 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 4h 58m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Querétaro Intercontinental, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth.
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) had nonstop service from United Airlines, 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 ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to ZIH is about 4 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,865 miles (3,001 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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