Los Angeles to Tepic (LAX–TPQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
Y47965
Y4 Volaris
320
10:47 AM
PDT TB
1:49 PM
MST
3h 2m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y47964
Y4 Volaris
320
2:39 PM
MST T1
5:37 PM
PDT
2h 58m
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 7 hubs
MEX Mexico City 7h 13m AAAMCX AMWS Mexico City (MEX) to Tepic flights
MZT Mazatlàn 8h 43m ASQR AM Mazatlàn (MZT) to Tepic flights
IAH Houston 9h 56m AAAFAS UA Houston (IAH) to Tepic flights
NLU Mexico City 21h 21m 6RM7 VB Mexico City (NLU) to Tepic flights
TIJ Tijuana ~9h 14m Y4 Tijuana (TIJ) to Tepic flights
YYC Calgary ~9h 28m AMCIDE Calgary (YYC) to Tepic flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta ~28h 25m AAASDL Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Tepic flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Los Angeles to Tepic
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,197 mi 3h 2m nonstop

LAX–TPQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 1,197 miles in approximately 3h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–TPQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 3 320 3h02 74%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (3 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 TPQ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to TPQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
103
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 → TPQ
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
TPQ → LAX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Tepic from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Amado Nervo National Airport.
Metric LAX→TPQ PSP→TPQ
Distance from LAX 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3
Flight time 3h 2m 1h 23m
Departure OTP 74%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Amado Nervo National Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tepic is 0 hours the same as Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · TPQ: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in Tepic.
Distance & Flight Time
1,197 mi / 1,926 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 2m 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–TPQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Tepic route.
Route details
Distance1,197 mi / 1,926 km
Flight time3h 2m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: TPQ
IATA / ICAOTPQ / MMEP
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation3,020 ft / 920 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to TPQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Amado Nervo National Airport take about 3h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 1,197 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LAX to TPQ: Volaris.
This route has limited weekly 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 Mexico City Benito Juárez, General Rafael Buelna and George Bush Intercontinental.
Yes, return flights from TPQ to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PSP. 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 TPQ

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to TPQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to TPQ is about 3 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,197 miles (1,926 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Mexico City Benito Juárez, General Rafael Buelna and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palm Springs (PSP).