Mexico City to Acapulco (MEX–ACA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AM9476
AM Aeromexi
B39M
12:10 AM
CST
1:30 AM
CST
1h 20m
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CM3129
CM Copa
321
8:00 AM
CST T1
9:05 AM
CST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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Y4370
Y4 Volaris
321
8:00 AM
CST T1
9:05 AM
CST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AM300
AM Aeromexi
7S8
8:25 AM
CST T2
9:35 AM
CST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AF3392
AF Air France
7S8
4:45 PM
CST T2
6:00 PM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AM304
AM Aeromexi
E90
5:00 PM
CST T2
6:10 PM
CST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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VB1080
VB Viva
321
9:15 PM
CST T1
10:15 PM
CST
1h
M T W T F S S
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VB1081
VB Viva
321
11:05 AM
CST TA
12:20 PM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AM303
AM Aeromexi
7S8
11:33 AM
CST TA
12:45 PM
CST
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
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CM3130
CM Copa
321
6:37 PM
CST
7:45 PM
CST
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AM307
AM Aeromexi
E90
6:47 PM
CST TA
8:05 PM
CST
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AM259
AM Aeromexi
11:48 PM
CST
12:55 AM+1
CST
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
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Mexico City to Acapulco
5 carriers, 32 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 32 Flights/wk 190 mi 1h nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

MEX–ACA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Copa Airlines and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 190 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEX–ACA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico 15 7S8, B39M, E90 1h10-1h20 SkyTeam
CM Copa Airlines 7 321 1h05 Star Alliance
Y4 Volaris 7 321 1h05
VB Viva 2 321 1h
AF Air France 1 7S8 1h15 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – CM, VB, Y4
7S8 Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 – AF, AM
B39MAM
E90 Embraer 190 – AM
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM (16 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: VB + Y4 (9 flights/wk, 28%)
Star Alliance: CM (7 flights/wk, 22%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEX to ACA direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
32
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to ACA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
206
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
0h
Acapulco is 0 hours the same as Mexico City.
MEX: CST · ACA: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 6:00 PM in Acapulco.
Distance & Flight Time
190 mi / 306 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m to 1h 20m.
Getting to MEX

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

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Acapulco route.
Route details
Distance190 mi / 306 km
Flight time1h to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights32 out / 25 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m
Destination: ACA
IATA / ICAOACA / MMAA
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation16 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEX to ACA flights.
Nonstop flights from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport take approximately 1h to 1h 20m. The route covers 190 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, Viva and Volaris.
There are approximately 32 nonstop flights per week from MEX to ACA. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GDL, IAH, TIJ, DFW and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ACA to MEX 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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 Air France, Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, Viva and Volaris. With 32 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 0 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 190 miles (306 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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