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

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Los Angeles to Mexico City
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,542 mi 2h 40m nonstop +1h ahead 15 1-stop hubs

LAX–NLU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alrosa and mas lead the route. The flight covers 1,542 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–NLU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6R Alrosa 1 – – 60% – –
M7 mas 1 33X 2h40 60% – –
Aircraft on this route
33X Airbus A330-200 Freighter – M7
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6R + M7 (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to NLU direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
1
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Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to NLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
DFW ~6h 3m OAX ~6h 8m MIA ~10h 10m CVG ~10h 25m GDL ~16h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
605
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
LAX → NLU
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Return
NLU → LAX
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Know before you go

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 40m.
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 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.

Facts

LAX–NLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance1,542 mi / 2,481 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 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 LAX to NLU flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport take approximately 2h 40m. The route covers 1,542 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alrosa and mas.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LAX to NLU.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DFW, OAX, MIA, CVG, GDL, JFK, ANC, YYZ, LUX, ZAZ, PHL, CUN, IAH, CDG and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
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 and mas. With 1 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 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,542 miles (2,481 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via DFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.