Los Angeles to Zacatecas (LAX–ZCL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Y4 Volaris
32N
1:00 AM
PDT T1
5:01 AM
CST
3h 1m
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Y4 Volaris
32N
8:54 PM
CST
11:00 PM
PDT
3h 6m
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F9 Frontier
32N
8:54 PM
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11:00 PM
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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 5 hubs
SJC San Jose 5h 31m AFAMCI → F9Y4 San Jose (SJC) to Zacatecas flights
MEX Mexico City 7h 59m AAAMCX → AMKL Mexico City (MEX) to Zacatecas flights
MDW Chicago 9h 58m WN → F9Y4 Chicago (MDW) to Zacatecas flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 10h 20m 5YAAAM → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Zacatecas flights
TIJ Tijuana ~9h 11m → Y4 Tijuana (TIJ) to Zacatecas flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Los Angeles to Zacatecas
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,220 mi 3h 1m nonstop +1h ahead

LAX–ZCL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 1,220 miles in approximately 3h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–ZCL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 4 32N 3h01 88% – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (4 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 ZCL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to ZCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
SJC ~5h 31m MEX ~7h 59m TIJ ~9h 11m MDW ~9h 58m DFW ~10h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
308
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 → ZCL
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Return
ZCL → LAX
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
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
Zacatecas is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · ZCL: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 7:00 PM in Zacatecas.
Distance & Flight Time
1,220 mi / 1,964 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 1m 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 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–ZCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Zacatecas route.
Route details
Distance1,220 mi / 1,964 km
Flight time3h 1m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: ZCL
Full nameGeneral Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport
IATA / ICAOZCL / MMZC
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation7,141 ft / 2,177 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to ZCL flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport take about 3h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 1,220 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LAX to ZCL: 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 Norman Y. Mineta San Jose, Mexico City Benito Juárez and Chicago Midway.
Zacatecas is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from ZCL 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 ZCL

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to ZCL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to ZCL is about 3 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,220 miles (1,964 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Norman Y. Mineta San Jose, Mexico City Benito Juárez and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.