Los Angeles to Mexico City (LAX–NLU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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CA3129
CA Air China
3:44 AM
PDT
8:23 AM
CST
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
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6R7087
6R Alro
333
6:09 AM
PDT
10:14 AM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
M76871
M7 Tropical Airways
332
6:35 AM
PDT
10:43 AM
CST
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL8876
DL Delta
11:29 AM
PDT
3:25 PM
CST
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
M78861
M7 Tropical Airways
333
11:55 AM
PDT
4:25 PM
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
M73114
M7 Tropical Airways
332
1:05 PM
CST
4:25 PM
PDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
M76810
M7 Tropical Airways
33X
9:00 PM
CST
11:59 PM
PDT
3h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Los Angeles to Mexico City
4 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,542 mi 2h 56m nonstop +1h ahead 35 1-stop hubs

LAX–NLU is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Tropical Airways, Alrosa and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 1,542 miles in approximately 2h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–NLU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
M7 Tropical Airways 2 332, 333 3h08-3h30 71%
6R Alrosa 1 333 3h05 71%
CA Air China 1 3h39 71% Star Alliance
DL Delta Air Lines 1 2h56 71% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – M7
333 Airbus A330-300 – 6R, M7
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6R + M7 (3 flights/wk, 60%)
Star Alliance: CA (1 flights/wk, 20%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 20%)
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 NLU direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to NLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
877
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 7:00 PM in Mexico City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,542 mi / 2,481 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 56m to 3h 39m.
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–NLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance1,542 mi / 2,481 km
Flight time2h 56m to 3h 39m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights5 out / 4 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: NLU
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to NLU flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport take approximately 2h 56m to 3h 39m. The route covers 1,542 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Alrosa, Air China, Delta Air Lines and Tropical Airways.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from LAX to NLU. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PHX, DFW, DEN, VER, ATL, ORD, TIJ, BNA, CVG, JFK, PHL, MZT, HNL, MLM, MTY, BJX, GDL, OAX, KEF, YYZ, PTY, AGU, SJD, ZAZ, BOG, PVR, LUX, MIA, ZIH, ANC, LAP, CUN, FRA, CDG and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from NLU to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 NLU

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) are connected by nonstop service from Alrosa, Air China, Delta Air Lines and Tropical Airways. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to NLU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to NLU ranges from 2 hours 56 minutes to 3 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,542 miles (2,481 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PHX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.