Denver to Mexicali (DEN–MXL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DEN Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DEN and MXL. Nearest airports to DEN with scheduled service: Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC, 24 mi) · City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS, 73 mi) · Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (CYS, 90 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
SJD San José del Cabo 7h 6m ACUAWN → Y4 San José del Cabo (SJD) to Mexicali flights
GDL Guadalajara 7h 41m F9Y4 → CMY4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Mexicali flights
MEX Mexico City 8h 1m AMAVF9 → AMCMIB Mexico City (MEX) to Mexicali flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta 9h 15m UAWN → Y4 Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Mexicali flights
MTY Monterrey 25h 3m VB → CMVBY4 Monterrey (MTY) to Mexicali flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Denver to Mexicali
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DEN and MXL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to MXL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
SJD ~7h 6m GDL ~7h 41m MEX ~8h 1m PVR ~9h 15m MTY ~25h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
186
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
DEN → MXL
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
47%
Return
MXL → DEN
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Mexicali is 1 hour behind Denver.
DEN: MDT · MXL: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in Mexicali.
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.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

Facts

DEN–MXL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Mexicali route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: MXL
Full nameGeneral Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport
IATA / ICAOMXL / MMML
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Elevation74 ft / 23 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to MXL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Cabos, Guadalajara and Mexico City Benito Juárez.
Mexicali is 1 hour behind Denver.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Cabos, Guadalajara and Mexico City Benito Juárez. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.