Culiacán to Mexico City (CUL–MEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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652 mi airlines 42/wk
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✈ Nonstop
LA7538
LA LATAM Chile
E90
7:55 AM
MST
10:55 AM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM163+3
AM Aeromexi
E90
8:10 AM
MST
11:05 AM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM165+5
AM Aeromexi
7S8
5:02 PM
MST
7:49 PM
CST
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y4391+1
Y4 Volaris
320
7:50 PM
MST
10:45 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3134cs
CM Copa
320
7:50 PM
MST
10:45 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM167
AM Aeromexi
E90
8:20 PM
MST
11:15 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM162+3
AM Aeromexi
E90
5:55 AM
CST T2
7:10 AM
MST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y4390+2
Y4 Volaris
320
6:10 AM
CST T1
7:08 AM
MST
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3133cs
CM Copa
320
6:10 AM
CST T1
7:08 AM
MST
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM164+2
AM Aeromexi
7M8
12:40 PM
CST T2
1:56 PM
MST
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM166+2
AM Aeromexi
E90
6:25 PM
CST T2
7:41 PM
MST
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Culiacán to Mexico City
2 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 652 mi 1h 47m nonstop +1h ahead 8 1-stop hubs

CUL–MEX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 652 miles in approximately 1h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CUL–MEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico Also: LA 21 7S8, E90 1h47-1h55 SkyTeam LA
Y4 Volaris Also: CM 7 320 1h55 CM
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CM, Y4
7S8 Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 – AM
E90 Embraer 190 – AM, LA
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM (21 flights/wk, 75%)
Unaffiliated: Y4 (7 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CUL to MEX direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUL to MEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
241
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.

Other ways to reach Mexico City from Culiacán

Nearby airports with service to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport.
Metric CUL→MEX LMM→MEX MZT→MEX
Distance from CUL 119 mi 135 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 7
Weekly flights 42 35 61
Flight time 1h 47m 2h 7m 1h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of CUL with service to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of Culiacán.
CUL: MST · MEX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Culiacán, it's 7:00 PM in Mexico City.
Distance & Flight Time
652 mi / 1,049 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 47m to 2h 0m.
Getting from MEX

Use only authorized airport taxis (purchase vouchers at official booths inside arrivals; do not take street taxis outside). Rates are zone-based: Centro/Zócalo MXN$180–250, Polanco MXN$250–320, Santa Fe MXN$350–450. Uber is not permitted for airport pickup at T1 (walk to street level at T2 to use Uber).Metrobús Line 4 to Buenavista (Metro hub) takes 30–40 min (MXN$12); a solid budget option. Metro Line 5 serves Terminal Aérea (T1). ADO buses depart from T1 to Puebla, Querétaro, and other cities. A second airport (AIFA, NLU) exists northeast of the city; confirm which airport your flight uses.

Mexico City Climate

High-altitude subtropical climate at 2,240m. Temperatures are mild year-round (7–22°C) with little seasonal variation, no extreme heat or cold. The rainy season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms, typically between 3–7pm, which frequently cause delays and can be intense. Hail is possible.

Dry season (November–April) offers the most reliable flying conditions. The airport's elevation means aircraft have reduced performance on hot days. Dense morning smog is common in winter inversions and occasionally reduces visibility. Earthquake risk (significant for Mexico City) has no direct flight impact but is worth knowing.

CUL–MEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Culiacán to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance652 mi / 1,049 km
Flight time1h 47m to 2h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights42 out / 35 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: CUL
IATA / ICAOCUL / MMCL
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation108 ft / 33 m
Destination: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUL to MEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Bachigualato Federal International Airport to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport take approximately 1h 47m to 2h. The route covers 652 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and Volaris. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from CUL to MEX. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MZT, PHX, SJD, MTY, GDL, LAP, TIJ and MXL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of Culiacán.
Yes, return flights from MEX to CUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LMM, MZT and SJD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CUL to MEX

Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and Volaris. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CUL to MEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUL to MEX ranges from 1 hours 47 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 652 miles (1,049 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MZT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Mochis (LMM), Mazatlàn (MZT) and San José del Cabo (SJD).