Los Angeles to Morelia (LAX–MLM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
Y47781+1
Y4 Volaris
A20N
12:30 AM
PDT TB
4:55 AM
CST
3h 25m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96681cs
F9 Frontier
320
12:30 AM
PDT T1
4:55 AM
CST
3h 25m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96680cs
F9 Frontier
320
8:07 PM
CST T1
10:49 PM
PDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y47780+1
Y4 Volaris
32N
8:17 PM
CST
10:49 PM
PDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
ZIH Ixtapa 6h 29m AS Y4 Ixtapa (ZIH) to Morelia flights
SJC San Jose 6h 41m AFAMCI F9Y4 San Jose (SJC) to Morelia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 52m 5YAAAM AABAF9 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Morelia flights
IAH Houston 6h 55m AAAFAS ACUAY4 Houston (IAH) to Morelia flights
SMF Sacramento 7h 26m AAAFAM Y4 Sacramento (SMF) to Morelia flights
CUN Cancún 7h 54m AAAMDL F9Y4 Cancún (CUN) to Morelia flights
ORD Chicago 9h 42m AAACAY F9Y4 Chicago (ORD) to Morelia flights
MDW Chicago 10h 51m WN F9Y4 Chicago (MDW) to Morelia flights
MEX Mexico City 11h 53m AAAMCX AM Mexico City (MEX) to Morelia flights
UPN Uruapan 13h 5m F9Y4 VB Uruapan (UPN) to Morelia flights
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Los Angeles to Morelia
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,443 mi 3h 25m nonstop +1h ahead

LAX–MLM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 1,443 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–MLM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris Also: F9 6 A20N 3h25 87% F9
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – F9
A20N Airbus A320neo – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to MLM direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to MLM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
763
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → MLM
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Return
MLM → LAX
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Morelia from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport.
Metric LAX→MLM ONT→MLM
Distance from LAX 47 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 12 7
Flight time 3h 25m 3h 14m
Departure OTP 87%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Morelia is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · MLM: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 7:00 PM in Morelia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,443 mi / 2,323 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m 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.

Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–MLM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Morelia route.
Route details
Distance1,443 mi / 2,323 km
Flight time3h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 13 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: MLM
IATA / ICAOMLM / MMMM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation6,033 ft / 1,839 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to MLM flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport take about 3h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,443 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LAX to MLM: Volaris.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose and Dallas Fort Worth.
Morelia is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from MLM to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ONT. 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 LAX to MLM

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to MLM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to MLM is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,443 miles (2,323 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT).