Mexico City to Mexicali (MEX–MXL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,353 mi airlines 28/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AF8162
AF Air France
7M8
8:10 AM
CST T2
9:50 AM
PDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM190
AM Aeromexi
7M8
8:45 AM
CST T2
11:33 AM
PDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM198
AM Aeromexi
7S8
9:09 PM
CST T2
11:55 PM
PDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y4324
Y4 Volaris
32Q
9:45 PM
CST T1
11:14 PM+1
PDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM197
AM Aeromexi
7M8
11:29 AM
PDT
4:50 PM
CST
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y4325
Y4 Volaris
321
11:56 PM
PDT
5:00 AM+1
CST
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Mexico City to Mexicali
3 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,353 mi 3h 29m nonstop -1h behind 4 1-stop hubs

MEX–MXL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Air France and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 1,353 miles in approximately 3h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEX–MXL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico 14 7M8, 7S8 3h46-3h48 SkyTeam
AF Air France 7 7M8 3h40 SkyTeam
Y4 Volaris 7 32Q 3h29
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – Y4
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AF, AM
7S8 Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 – AM
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + 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 MXL direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to MXL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
114
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 Mexicali from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport.
Metric MEX→MXL MLM→MXL
Distance from MEX 130 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 28 3
Flight time 3h 29m 3h 18m
Airports within 200 miles of MEX with service to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Mexicali is 1 hour behind Mexico City.
MEX: CST · MXL: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 5:00 PM in Mexicali.
Distance & Flight Time
1,353 mi / 2,177 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 29m to 3h 48m.
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–MXL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Mexicali route.
Route details
Distance1,353 mi / 2,177 km
Flight time3h 29m to 3h 48m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights28 out / 14 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m
Destination: MXL
IATA / ICAOMXL / MMML
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Elevation74 ft / 23 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEX to MXL flights.
Nonstop flights from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport take approximately 3h 29m to 3h 48m. The route covers 1,353 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico and Volaris.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from MEX to MXL. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PVR, MTY, MLM and GDL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Mexicali is 1 hour behind Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from MXL to MEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MLM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MEX to MXL

Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico and Volaris. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MEX to MXL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEX to MXL ranges from 3 hours 29 minutes to 3 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,353 miles (2,177 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via PVR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Morelia (MLM).