Mexico City to Monterrey (MEX–MTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MEX–MTY is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Viva and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 443 miles in approximately 1h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Aeromexico Also: AF, AR, G3, KL, LA, UX, WS | 111 | 789, 7M8, 7M9, 7S8 | 1h40-2h04 | – | SkyTeam | AF, AR, G3, KL, LA, UX, WS |
| VB Viva Also: AV, IB | 52 | 320, 321 | 1h35-1h40 | – | – | AV, IB |
| Y4 Volaris Also: HU, IB, TK | 42 | 320, 321 | 1h35-1h37 | – | – | HU, IB, TK |
| JL Japan Airlines | 7 | 789 | 2h | – | Oneworld | – |
| KE Korean Air | 7 | 789 | 2h | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AC Air Canada | 1 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Monterrey from Mexico City
| Metric | MEX→MTY | NLU→MTY | TLC→MTY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MEX | – | 22 mi | 33 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 450 | 45 | 46 |
| Flight time | 1h 51m | 1h 25m | 1h 38m |
Travel Essentials
MEX: CST · MTY: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 6:00 PM in Monterrey.
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–MTY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Mexico City to Monterrey: Mexico's Busiest Air Corridor
MEX-MTY is the highest-frequency domestic route in Mexico. Volaris, VivaAerobus, and Aeromexico combine for over 15 daily nonstops in each direction. Block time is 1 hour 25 minutes for the 750 km sector. The route connects Mexico's capital and political center to its northern industrial powerhouse. Monterrey is the country's third-largest metro area and the base for major conglomerates including CEMEX, FEMSA, and Alfa. Business traffic dominates weekday flights. Weekend leisure travel runs in both directions, with Monterrey residents visiting the capital and Mexico City residents heading north.
Three-Carrier Competition and Terminal Split
The MEX-MTY market is a three-way fight. Volaris and VivaAerobus compete aggressively on price from Terminal 1. Aeromexico offers a full-service product from Terminal 2. The terminal split at MEX is important: the two buildings have no airside connection, so connecting passengers must use the Aerotrén monorail and re-clear security. Monterrey's airport is simpler with a single terminal complex. The route's high frequency means seats are usually available on same-day purchase, but fares spike during holiday periods like Semana Santa and Christmas. ETN and Primera Plus buses cover the same corridor in 9 to 10 hours at a fraction of the airfare.