Mexico City to Acapulco (MEX–ACA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MEX–ACA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Volaris and Viva lead the route. The flight covers 190 miles in approximately 1h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Aeromexico Also: AF, WS | 14 | 7S8 | 1h12 | – | SkyTeam | AF, WS |
| Y4 Volaris Also: CM, IB | 7 | 32N | 1h03 | – | – | CM, IB |
| VB Viva | 2 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Acapulco from Mexico City
| Metric | MEX→ACA | NLU→ACA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MEX | – | 22 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 40 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 3m | 1h |
Travel Essentials
MEX: CST · ACA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 6:00 PM in Acapulco.
Mexico City Metro Line B runs from Buenavista station to Pantitlán, then transfer to Line 5 to Terminal Aérea (Terminal 1); total about 45–60 minutes (MXN$7). Metrobús Line 4 connects Buenavista to the airport more directly (MXN$12, 30–40 min). Both are safe and reliable for travelers with minimal luggage.Authorized airport taxis (Taxi Ejecutivo or TICO) must be purchased inside the terminal; do not take street taxis. Rates to the Zona Rosa/Centro are MXN$200–300. Uber is permitted from city to airport. The airport is just 5km from the Zócalo but traffic can make the journey 30–60 minutes.
MEX–ACA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MEX to ACA
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico, Viva and Volaris. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MEX to ACA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEX to ACA ranges from 1 hours 3 minutes to 1 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 190 miles (306 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 87 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via MIA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (NLU).