Mexico City to Culiacán (MEX–CUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MEX–CUL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 652 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Aeromexico Also: AF, KL | 21 | 7M8, E90 | 2h03-2h22 | – | SkyTeam | AF, KL |
| Y4 Volaris Also: CM, IB | 7 | 320 | 1h58 | – | – | CM, IB |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Culiacán from Mexico City
| Metric | MEX→CUL | NLU→CUL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MEX | – | 22 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 50 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 1h 55m |
Travel Essentials
MEX: CST · CUL: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 5:00 PM in Culiacán.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MEX to CUL
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and Volaris. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MEX to CUL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEX to CUL is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 652 miles (1,049 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 92 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guadalajara, Los Cabos and Manuel Márquez de León. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (NLU).