Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cozumel Airport (CZM): what you need to know
A direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Cozumel Airport takes 3 hours 47 minutes, on average. Mexico's timezone is UTC-5 — the same as Chicago.
Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Cozumel Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. Here are the popular stopovers between ORD and CZM:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cozumel Airport (CZM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Cozumel Airport is C$188. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$490. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 7 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from ORD to CZM.
Organize your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Cozumel Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Take advantage of filters to find the ideal journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Cozumel Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 54 minutes.
Taking an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Cozumel Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near ORD:
Arriving at Cozumel Airport (CZM)
Consider staying in a hotel near CZM if you have a late flight from O'Hare International Airport to Cozumel Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Cozumel Airport (CZM) to central Mexico
Cozumel Airport is approximately 1689 kilometres from central Mexico. How long it'll take to get there in a car rental or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
When to fly to Cozumel Airport (CZM)
July is the busiest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Cozumel Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Mexico in November.
The warmest month in Mexico is May, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from O'Hare International Airport to Cozumel Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from ORD to CZM around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
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