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

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1,353 mi airlines charter/private 35/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 14m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
IB9015
IB Iberia
321
5:35 AM
CST T1
7:55 AM
PDT
3h 20m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y45324
Y4 Volaris
321
6:27 AM
CST T1
9:03 AM
PDT
3h 36m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM190+2
AM Aeromexi
7M9
8:55 AM
CST T2
11:29 AM
PDT
3h 34m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3125cs
CM Copa
321
9:50 PM
CST T1
12:10 AM+1
PDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA7525
LA LATAM Chile
7M9
9:50 PM
CST T2
12:33 AM+1
PDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y4324+2
Y4 Volaris
321
9:50 PM
CST T1
12:10 AM+1
PDT
3h 20m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM1198
AM Aeromexi
7M9
10:00 PM
CST T2
12:39 AM+1
PDT
3h 39m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM198+2
AM Aeromexi
7M8
10:05 PM
CST T2
12:44 AM+1
PDT
3h 39m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA7537
LA LATAM Chile
7M8
10:05 PM
CST T2
12:48 AM+1
PDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3126cs
CM Copa
321
1:02 AM
PDT
5:10 AM
CST
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB9047cs
IB Iberia
321
1:02 AM
PDT T1
5:10 AM
CST
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y4325+3
Y4 Volaris
321
1:02 AM
PDT T1
5:10 AM
CST
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB9045cs
IB Iberia
321
1:02 AM
PDT T1
5:10 AM
CST
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA7776cs
LA LATAM Chile
7M9
6:03 AM
PDT
10:20 AM
CST
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL9063cs
KL KLM
7M9
6:03 AM
PDT
10:20 AM
CST
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM191+3
AM Aeromexi
7M9
6:06 AM
PDT
10:20 AM
CST
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF8165cs
AF Air France
7M8
6:06 AM
PDT
10:20 AM
CST
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y45325
Y4 Volaris
321
8:37 AM
PDT T1
12:45 PM
CST
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM197+3
AM Aeromexi
7M9
12:25 PM
PDT
4:45 PM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
PVR Puerto Vallarta 4h 55m AMAVCM Y4 Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Mexicali flights
BJX Silao 5h 17m AMG3LA Y4 Silao (BJX) to Mexicali flights
GDL Guadalajara 5h 23m AFAMAR CMY4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Mexicali flights
MTY Monterrey 5h 32m AFAMAR CMVBY4 Monterrey (MTY) to Mexicali flights
CUL Culiacán 5h 35m AFAMCM Y4 Culiacán (CUL) to Mexicali flights
SJD San José del Cabo 6h 20m AFAMCM Y4 San José del Cabo (SJD) to Mexicali flights
LMM Los Mochis 7h 18m AMCMIB Y4 Los Mochis (LMM) to Mexicali flights
MLM Morelia 13h 16m AM Y4 Morelia (MLM) to Mexicali flights
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Mexico City to Mexicali
3 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,353 mi 3h 36m nonstop -1h behind

MEX–MXL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Volaris and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 1,353 miles in approximately 3h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEX–MXL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico Also: AF 16 7M8, 7M9 3h34-3h39 SkyTeam AF
Y4 Volaris Also: CM, IB 8 321 3h20-3h36 CM, IB
LA LATAM Chile 3 7M8, 7M9 3h43
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – CM, IB, Y4
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AM, LA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AM, LA
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM (16 flights/wk, 59%)
Unaffiliated: LA + Y4 (11 flights/wk, 41%)
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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
57
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to MXL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
181
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 BJX→MXL
Distance from MEX 130 mi 190 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 35 3 2
Flight time 3h 36m 3h 1m 2h 51m
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 36m gate to gate.
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 36m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights35 out / 57 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 1,353 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from MEX to MXL: Aeromexico, Volaris and LATAM Chile.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Puerto Vallarta, Guanajuato and Guadalajara.
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 and BJX. 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 MXL

Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico, Volaris and LATAM Chile. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MEX to MXL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEX to MXL is about 3 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,353 miles (2,177 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 92 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Puerto Vallarta, Guanajuato and Guadalajara. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Morelia (MLM) and Silao (BJX).