Traveling from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Zacatecas Airport (ZCL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Zacatecas Airport.
Chicago and Zacatecas follow the same timezone, UTC-6.
There are four Chicago Midway Airport to Zacatecas Airport flights every week.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MDW to ZCL flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetting into Zacatecas (and then seeing more of Mexico!) is easy with Volaris. This popular airline has direct flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Zacatecas Airport.
Volaris is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier offering MDW to ZCL flights is Volaris. Its services land without delay 74.42% of the time.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Chicago Midway Airport to Zacatecas Airport. Many travelers pass through Dallas Fort Worth International Airport when flying between MDW and ZCL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Zacatecas Airport (ZCL)
Right now, $132 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Chicago Midway Airport to Zacatecas Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $394. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from MDW to ZCL, book your journey eight months before your departure.
Plan your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Zacatecas Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
When it comes to Chicago Midway Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
Chicago Midway Airport is about 16 kilometers from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MDW? If you're boarding an early flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Zacatecas Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Zacatecas Airport (ZCL)
Once your Chicago Midway Airport to Zacatecas Airport flight has landed, relax at a nearby hotel. Posada Morelos is a comfy option that's not too far from ZCL.
Follow your own route with a Zacatecas Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Budget or Europcar and experience more of Zacatecas and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Zacatecas Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Zacatecas Airport (ZCL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Zacatecas Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Zacatecas in May.
Book your flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Zacatecas Airport for May if you'd like to visit Zacatecas during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MDW to ZCL in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Zacatecas. Around 241 kilometers away to the south, well-known attractions include Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
Around 209 kilometers south-east of Zacatecas, León de los Aldama is another favorite stop in Mexico. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo.

