Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Chicago and Acapulco?

Mexico City (MEX) was the most common stop: 83% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What airlines fly to Acapulco?

Volaris, Aeromexico and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Acapulco from Chicago according to our data. Volaris is the first choice among our users, with 88% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Acapulco. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Acapulco on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Chicago to Acapulco?

Mexico City (MEX) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 3h 33m.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Chicago to Acapulco?

Flights connecting via Mexico City (MEX) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 8h 28m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Acapulco Alvarez Intl?

Volaris, Viva, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Acapulco Alvarez Intl

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Chicago to Acapulco?

Flights via Guadalajara (GDL) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $455.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Acapulco Alvarez Intl Airport?

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The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Acapulco Alvarez Intl Airport is 3 as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Acapulco Alvarez Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Acapulco Alvarez Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Acapulco Alvarez Intl Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Acapulco Alvarez Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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12:04 am - 9:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

8h 56m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

6:32 pm - 4:36 amACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

10h 04m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

$412Volaris

Sun, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 13

2:41 am - 12:42 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

11h 01m1 stop Puebla City Huejotzingo

6:32 pm - 5:52 amACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

10h 20m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

$413Volaris

Mon, Apr 5 - Wed, Apr 14

2:41 am - 12:42 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

11h 01m1 stop Puebla City Huejotzingo

6:32 pm - 5:52 amACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

10h 20m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

$413Volaris

Wed, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 14

9:13 am - 6:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

21h 42m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Mexico City Benito Juarez

8:57 pm - 4:43 amACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

7h 46m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

$453Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

2:05 am - 3:14 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

14h 09m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo

8:16 pm - 12:35 amACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 19m2 stops Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo

$468Viva

Wed, Apr 7 - Sat, Apr 17

3:55 pm - 6:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

15h 00m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Mexico City Benito Juarez

2:37 pm - 11:44 pmACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 07m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$480Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

1:02 am - 10:39 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

9h 37m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

11:32 am - 11:19 amACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 47m2 stops Mexico City Benito Juarez Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$723Aeromexico

Sun, Feb 28 - Wed, Mar 3

1:02 am - 10:39 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

9h 37m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

11:32 am - 11:03 pmACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 31m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

$723Aeromexico

Sun, Feb 28 - Wed, Mar 3

12:39 pm - 10:39 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

22h 00m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Mexico City Benito Juarez

7:28 pm - 11:19 amACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

15h 51m2 stops Mexico City Benito Juarez Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$733Aeromexico

Sun, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 16

9:20 pm - 12:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

15h 25m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:40 pm - 6:56 amACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

17h 16m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

$4,627United Airlines

Sat, Jan 2 - Sat, Mar 6

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1:24 am - 2:04 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

12h 40m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

6:32 pm - 4:43 amACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

10h 11m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

$441Volaris

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 23

1:58 am - 9:01 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

7h 03m1 stop Santiago de Querétaro

2:37 pm - 11:44 pmACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 07m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$470Volaris

Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 16

1:58 am - 9:01 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

7h 03m1 stop Santiago de Querétaro

2:37 pm - 11:44 pmACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 07m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$472Volaris

Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 16

12:35 am - 2:04 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

13h 29m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

8:16 pm - 11:00 pmACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 44m2 stops Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$491Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 23

12:53 pm - 9:01 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

20h 08m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Santiago de Querétaro

6:32 pm - 4:43 amACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

10h 11m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

$502Volaris

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 23

1:24 am - 2:04 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

12h 40m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

2:37 pm - 11:44 pmACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 07m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$514Volaris

Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 16

1:05 am - 9:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

7h 55m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

6:32 pm - 4:43 amACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

10h 11m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

$549Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 23

7:55 am - 9:01 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

25h 06m3 stops Fort Lauderdale Houston George Bush Intcntl Santiago de Querétaro

6:32 pm - 4:43 amACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

10h 11m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

$554Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 23

7:50 pm - 2:04 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

42h 14m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

2:37 pm - 11:44 pmACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 07m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$589Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 16

10:00 pm - 12:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

14h 45m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:40 pm - 11:15 pmACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 35m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Dallas/Fort Worth

$4,196United Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 16

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Volaris flights from Chicago to Acapulco

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Volaris

Mar 7

ORD12:04 amChicago O'Hare Intl

8h 56m

1 stop

ACA9:00 amAcapulco Alvarez Intl

Mar 13

ACA6:32 pmAcapulco Alvarez Intl

10h 04m

1 stop

ORD4:36 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$412

Volaris

Apr 9

ORD2:41 amChicago O'Hare Intl

11h 01m

1 stop

ACA12:42 pmAcapulco Alvarez Intl

Apr 14

ACA6:32 pmAcapulco Alvarez Intl

10h 20m

1 stop

ORD5:52 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$413

Volaris

Apr 5

ORD2:41 amChicago O'Hare Intl

11h 01m

1 stop

ACA12:42 pmAcapulco Alvarez Intl

Apr 17

ACA6:32 pmAcapulco Alvarez Intl

10h 20m

1 stop

ORD5:52 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$414

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Delta

Apr 6

MDW1:05 pmChicago Midway

22h 15m

2 stops

ACA10:20 amAcapulco Alvarez Intl

Apr 16

ACA11:13 amAcapulco Alvarez Intl

20h 36m

2 stops

MDW8:49 amChicago Midway

$697

Delta

Apr 12

MDW6:00 amChicago Midway

14h 10m

2 stops

ACA7:10 pmAcapulco Alvarez Intl

Apr 16

ACA11:13 amAcapulco Alvarez Intl

20h 36m

2 stops

MDW8:49 amChicago Midway

$743

Delta

Apr 9

MDW1:05 pmChicago Midway

21h 36m

2 stops

ACA9:41 amAcapulco Alvarez Intl

Apr 16

ACA11:13 amAcapulco Alvarez Intl

20h 36m

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MDW8:49 amChicago Midway

$821

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

ORDACA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/7

12:04 am-9:00 am

1 stop8h 56m

Acapulco Alvarez Intl

Sat 3/13

6:32 pm-4:36 am

1 stop10h 04m

$412

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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2:41 am-12:42 pm

1 stop11h 01m

Acapulco Alvarez Intl

Wed 4/14

6:32 pm-5:52 am

1 stop10h 20m

$413

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

ORDACA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/7

2:41 am-12:42 pm

1 stop11h 01m

Acapulco Alvarez Intl

Wed 4/14

6:32 pm-5:52 am

1 stop10h 20m

$413

ChicagoAcapulco

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

ORDACA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/2

9:13 am-6:55 am

2 stops21h 42m

Acapulco Alvarez Intl

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8:57 pm-4:43 am

1 stop7h 46m

$453

ChicagoAcapulco

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

ORDACA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/7

2:05 am-3:14 pm

1 stop14h 09m

Acapulco Alvarez Intl

Sat 4/17

8:16 pm-12:35 am

2 stops27h 19m

$468

ChicagoAcapulco

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

ORDACA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

3:55 pm-6:55 am

2 stops15h 00m

Acapulco Alvarez Intl

Thu 12/10

2:37 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$480

ChicagoAcapulco

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

ORDACA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/28

1:02 am-10:39 am

1 stop9h 37m

Acapulco Alvarez Intl

Wed 3/3

11:32 am-11:19 am

2 stops23h 47m

$723

ChicagoAcapulco

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

ORDACA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/28

1:02 am-10:39 am

1 stop9h 37m

Acapulco Alvarez Intl

Wed 3/3

11:32 am-11:03 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$723

ChicagoAcapulco

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

ORDACA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/10

12:39 pm-10:39 am

2 stops22h 00m

Acapulco Alvarez Intl

Sat 1/16

7:28 pm-11:19 am

2 stops15h 51m

$733

ChicagoAcapulco

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ACA Acapulco Alvarez Intl

ORDACA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/2

9:20 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops15h 25m

Acapulco Alvarez Intl

Sat 3/6

1:40 pm-6:56 am

2 stops17h 16m

$4,627

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The cheapest month to fly to Acapulco from Chicago is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $354, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Acapulco during the month of February, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $359.

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Best Price Found	$166
Fastest flight time	11h 52m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Acapulco from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $166. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Acapulco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $412.

The fastest flight from Chicago to Acapulco takes 11h 52m

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How far is Chicago to Acapulco Alvarez Intl by plane?
The distance between Chicago and Acapulco Alvarez Intl is about 1874.7 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 11h 52m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Acapulco Alvarez Intl Airport?
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The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Acapulco Alvarez Intl Airport is 3 as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Acapulco Alvarez Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Acapulco Alvarez Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Acapulco Alvarez Intl Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Acapulco Alvarez Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
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momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Chicago to Acapulco is Volaris, representing 85% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airline is Delta at 15%.

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Volaris	PriceFrom $308	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 1,109 reviews	Search Volaris flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $561	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,460 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Aeromexico	PriceFrom $605	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,428 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights

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