Mexico City to Tapachula (MEX–TAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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546 mi airlines 36/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AM370+4
AM Aeromexi
7M8
7:45 AM
CST T2
9:40 AM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM372+1
AM Aeromexi
E90
4:45 PM
CST T2
6:35 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y4430+2
Y4 Volaris
321
7:55 PM
CST T1
9:40 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3141cs
CM Copa
321
7:55 PM
CST T1
9:40 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3447
AF Air France
7S8
8:50 PM
CST T2
10:51 PM
CST
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM376
AM Aeromexi
E90
9:00 PM
CST T2
10:51 PM
CST
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM377
AM Aeromexi
E90
6:17 AM
CST
8:10 AM
CST
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3420
AF Air France
E90
8:05 AM
CST
10:00 AM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM371+4
AM Aeromexi
E90
10:54 AM
CST
12:40 PM
CST
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM375
AM Aeromexi
7M9
6:57 PM
CST
8:50 PM
CST
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y4431+1
Y4 Volaris
32Q
10:15 PM
CST
11:59 PM
CST
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3142cs
CM Copa
321
10:15 PM
CST
11:59 PM
CST
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Mexico City to Tapachula
2 carriers, 36 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 36 Flights/wk 546 mi 1h 45m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

MEX–TAP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 546 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEX–TAP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico Also: AF 21 7M8, E90 1h50-1h55 SkyTeam AF
Y4 Volaris Also: CM 7 321 1h45 CM
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – CM, Y4
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AM
7S8 Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 – AF
E90 Embraer 190 – AM
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: 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 TAP direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to TAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
77
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tapachula is 0 hours the same as Mexico City.
MEX: CST · TAP: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 6:00 PM in Tapachula.
Distance & Flight Time
546 mi / 879 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m to 2h 1m.
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–TAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Tapachula route.
Route details
Distance546 mi / 879 km
Flight time1h 45m to 2h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights36 out / 36 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m
Destination: TAP
IATA / ICAOTAP / MMTP
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEX to TAP flights.
Nonstop flights from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport to Tapachula International Airport take approximately 1h 45m to 2h 1m. The route covers 546 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and Volaris. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 36 nonstop flights per week from MEX to TAP. The return direction has about 36 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FLL, GDL and TIJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TAP to MEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 TAP

Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and Volaris. With 36 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 45 minutes to 2 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 546 miles (879 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via FLL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.