Mexico City to Tapachula (MEX–TAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MEX–TAP is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Copa Airlines and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 546 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Aeromexico | 21 | 7M8, E90 | 1h50-1h54 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CM Copa Airlines | 7 | 32N | 1h40 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| Y4 Volaris | 7 | 32N | 1h40 | – | – | – |
| AF Air France | 6 | 7S8, E90 | 1h50-2h01 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MEX: CST · TAP: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 6:00 PM in Tapachula.
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–TAP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MEX to TAP
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico, Copa Airlines and Volaris. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MEX to TAP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEX to TAP ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 546 miles (879 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via GDL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.