Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Acapulco International Airport (ACA): what you need to know
Acapulco's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Acapulco one hour behind Chicago.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your ORD to ACA flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Acapulco International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ORD and ACA:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Acapulco International Airport (ACA)
Right now, $301 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Acapulco International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $640. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from ORD to ACA, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Acapulco International Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from ORD to ACA is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Acapulco International Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
74.85% of flights that leave from O'Hare International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near ORD? If you're catching an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Acapulco International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Acapulco International Airport (ACA)
Reserve a hotel near ACA if you're on a late O'Hare International Airport to Acapulco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with an Acapulco International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Europcar or Thrifty and discover more of Acapulco and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Acapulco International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Acapulco International Airport (ACA) to central Acapulco
Acapulco International Airport to the centre of Acapulco has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
When to fly to Acapulco International Airport (ACA)
The quietest month for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Acapulco International Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Acapulco based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Acapulco International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Acapulco, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ORD to ACA sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Acapulco has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres north of Acapulco, a visit to Mexico City will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology.
Around 322 kilometres north of Acapulco, Ecatepec de Morelos is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience major highlights starting with Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.