Columbus to Mexico City (CMH–NLU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,694 mi airlines charter/private
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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: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
YYZ Toronto 11h ACTP → AC Toronto (YYZ) to Mexico City flights
LAX Los Angeles 11h 15m AAUA → M7 Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City flights
JFK New York ~8h 16m AAAFCX → GTR New York (JFK) to Mexico City flights
DEN Denver ~9h F9UAWN → SY Denver (DEN) to Mexico City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Columbus to Mexico City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,694 mi 4h 20m nonstop -2h behind

CMH–NLU had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 1,694 miles in 4h 20m.

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All flights from Mexico City (NLU) Mexico City to Columbus flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CMH–NLU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 79% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (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 CMH to NLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
JFK ~8h 16m DEN ~9h 0m YYZ ~11h 0m LAX ~11h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
287
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
CMH → NLU
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Return
NLU → CMH
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CMH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Mexico City from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Felipe Ángeles International Airport.
Metric CMH→NLU CVG→NLU
Distance from CMH – 115 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 5
Flight time 4h 20m 5h
Departure OTP 79% –
Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Mexico City flights
Airports within 200 miles of CMH with service to Felipe Ángeles International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Mexico City is 2 hours behind Columbus.
CMH: EDT · NLU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 4:00 PM in Mexico City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,694 mi / 2,727 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m 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.
Facts

CMH–NLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance1,694 mi / 2,727 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
Destination: NLU
Full nameFelipe Ángeles International Airport
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMH to NLU flights.
Nonstop flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport take about 4h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,694 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CMH to NLU: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 20m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson and Los Angeles.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to NLU and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Mexico City is 2 hours behind Columbus.
Nearby alternatives include CVG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 CMH to NLU

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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.

CMH to NLU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMH to NLU is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,694 miles (2,727 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG).