Mexico City to Los Angeles (MEX–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MEX–LAX is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Volaris and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,554 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Aeromexico Also: KE, WS | 42 | 752, 7M8, 7M9, B38M, B39M | 4h05-4h18 | – | SkyTeam | KE, WS |
| Y4 Volaris Also: F9 | 14 | 320, 321 | 3h57 | – | – | F9 |
| AA American Airlines Also: CX, QF | 8 | 7M8 | 4h09-4h10 | – | Oneworld | CX, QF |
| VB Viva | 7 | A20N | 4h | – | – | – |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 3 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Mexico City
| Metric | MEX→LAX | NLU→LAX | TLC→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MEX | – | 22 mi | 33 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 119 | 6 | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 5m | 3h 59m | 3h 36m |
Travel Essentials
MEX: CST · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.
For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.
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.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
MEX–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MEX to LAX
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico, Volaris, American Airlines, Viva and Delta Air Lines. With 119 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MEX to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEX to LAX is about 4 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,554 miles (2,500 km). There are approximately 119 weekly flights outbound and 141 return, totaling 260 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guadalajara, General Rafael Buelna and Los Cabos. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (NLU), Toluca (TLC) and Puebla (PBC).