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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AM162+3
AM Aeromexi
E90
5:50 AM
CST T2
7:05 AM
MST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y4390+2
Y4 Volaris
320
6:10 AM
CST T1
7:08 AM
MST
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3133cs
CM Copa
320
6:10 AM
CST T1
7:08 AM
MST
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM164+2
AM Aeromexi
7M8
12:40 PM
CST T2
1:56 PM
MST
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM166+2
AM Aeromexi
E90
6:25 PM
CST T2
7:41 PM
MST
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA7538
LA LATAM Chile
E90
7:55 AM
MST
10:55 AM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM163+3
AM Aeromexi
E90
8:10 AM
MST
11:05 AM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM165+5
AM Aeromexi
7S8
5:02 PM
MST
7:49 PM
CST
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y4391+1
Y4 Volaris
320
7:50 PM
MST
10:45 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3134cs
CM Copa
320
7:50 PM
MST
10:45 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM167
AM Aeromexi
E90
8:20 PM
MST
11:15 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Mexico City to Culiacán
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 652 mi 1h 58m nonstop -1h behind 7 1-stop hubs

MEX–CUL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 652 miles in approximately 1h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 7 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 Also: AF 21 7M8, E90 2h15-2h16 SkyTeam AF
Y4 Volaris Also: CM 7 320 1h58 CM
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CM, Y4
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AM
E90 Embraer 190 – AM
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM (21 flights/wk, 75%)
Unaffiliated: Y4 (7 flights/wk, 25%)
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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to CUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
237
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.

Other ways to reach Culiacán from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Bachigualato Federal International Airport.
Metric MEX→CUL NLU→CUL
Distance from MEX 22 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 35 7
Flight time 1h 58m 2h
Airports within 200 miles of MEX with service to Bachigualato Federal International Airport.

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 1h 58m to 2h 16m.
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 time1h 58m to 2h 16m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 42 return
1-stop connections7 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 1h 58m to 2h 16m. The route covers 652 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and Volaris. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from MEX to CUL. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAP, MXL, GDL, MTY, SJD, 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.
Nearby alternatives include NLU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 Aeromexico and Volaris. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MEX to CUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEX to CUL ranges from 1 hours 58 minutes to 2 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 652 miles (1,049 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via LAP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (NLU).