Denver to Mexico City (DEN–NLU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,430 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SJD San José del Cabo 6h 21m ACUAWN → VBY4 San José del Cabo (SJD) to Mexico City flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 37m AAACAF → 6RM7 Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City flights
CUN Cancún 7h 9m F9UAWN → CMF9VB Cancún (CUN) to Mexico City flights
GDL Guadalajara 7h 33m F9Y4 → AMCMCV Guadalajara (GDL) to Mexico City flights
YYZ Toronto 9h 9m ACOSSN → AC Toronto (YYZ) to Mexico City flights
ANC Anchorage 13h 54m ASCMUA → 5YCACSG Anchorage (ANC) to Mexico City flights
MTY Monterrey 16h 10m VB → VB Monterrey (MTY) to Mexico City flights
CUU Chihuahua 19h 7m Y4 → VB Chihuahua (CUU) to Mexico City flights
PTY Tocumen 20h 43m CM → M7 Tocumen (PTY) to Mexico City flights
IAH Houston 21h 35m ACAVEK → TK Houston (IAH) to Mexico City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Denver to Mexico City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,430 mi 2h 53m nonstop

DEN–NLU had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in May 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 1,430 miles in 2h 53m.

Also explore DEN Routes NLU Routes DEN Live Flights NLU Live Flights DEN Delays
All flights from Mexico City (NLU) Mexico City to Denver flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DEN–NLU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 57% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (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 DEN to NLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
DFW ~4h 59m PHX ~6h 8m SJD ~6h 21m LAX ~6h 37m CUN ~7h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
698
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 → NLU
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Return
NLU → DEN
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
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
0h
Mexico City is 0 hours the same as Denver.
DEN: MDT · NLU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,430 mi / 2,301 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 53m 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.
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–NLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance1,430 mi / 2,301 km
Flight time2h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 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 DEN to NLU flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport take about 2h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 1,430 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DEN to NLU: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 53m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Cabos, Los Angeles and Cancún.
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 DEN to NLU

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in May 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.

DEN to NLU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to NLU is about 2 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,430 miles (2,301 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Cabos, Los Angeles and Cancún. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.