Mexico City to Culiacán (MEX–CUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AF3421
AF Air France
E90
5:50 AM
CST T2
7:01 AM
MST
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM162
AM Aeromexi
E90
6:05 AM
CST T2
7:17 AM
MST
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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Y4390
Y4 Volaris
32N
6:10 AM
CST T1
7:12 AM
MST
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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CM3133
CM Copa
32N
6:10 AM
CST T1
7:12 AM
MST
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AM164
AM Aeromexi
E90
12:00 PM
CST T2
1:14 PM
MST
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM166
AM Aeromexi
E90
6:05 PM
CST T2
7:20 PM
MST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM163
AM Aeromexi
E90
7:54 AM
MST
10:55 AM
CST
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM165
AM Aeromexi
E90
2:19 PM
MST
5:25 PM
CST
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y4391
Y4 Volaris
32N
7:55 PM
MST T1
10:45 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3134
CM Copa
32N
7:55 PM
MST
10:45 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM167
AM Aeromexi
7S8
8:00 PM
MST
11:00 PM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
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Mexico City to Culiacán
4 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 652 mi 2h 2m nonstop -1h behind 5 1-stop hubs

MEX–CUL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Air France and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 652 miles in approximately 2h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEX–CUL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico 21 E90 2h12-2h15 SkyTeam
AF Air France 7 E90 2h11 SkyTeam
CM Copa Airlines 7 32N 2h02 Star Alliance
Y4 Volaris 7 32N 2h02
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – CM, Y4
E90 Embraer 190 – AF, AM
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM (28 flights/wk, 67%)
Star Alliance: CM (7 flights/wk, 17%)
Unaffiliated: Y4 (7 flights/wk, 17%)
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 CUL direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to CUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
176
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
-1h
Culiacán is 1 hour behind Mexico City.
MEX: CST · CUL: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 5:00 PM in Culiacán.
Distance & Flight Time
652 mi / 1,049 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 2m to 2h 15m.
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–CUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Culiacán route.
Route details
Distance652 mi / 1,049 km
Flight time2h 2m to 2h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights42 out / 35 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m
Destination: CUL
IATA / ICAOCUL / MMCL
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation108 ft / 33 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEX to CUL flights.
Nonstop flights from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport to Bachigualato Federal International Airport take approximately 2h 2m to 2h 15m. The route covers 652 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico, Copa Airlines and Volaris.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from MEX to CUL. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJD, GDL, MTY, TIJ and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Culiacán is 1 hour behind Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from CUL 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 CUL

Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico, Copa Airlines and Volaris. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MEX to CUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEX to CUL ranges from 2 hours 2 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 652 miles (1,049 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via SJD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.