Mexico City to Zacatecas (MEX–ZCL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AM Aeromexi
E90
6:05 AM
CST T2
7:39 AM
CST
1h 34m
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AM Aeromexi
E90
6:25 PM
CST T2
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AM Aeromexi
E90
11:20 AM
CST TA
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AM Aeromexi
E90
8:13 PM
CST TA
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Mexico City to Zacatecas
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 334 mi 1h 34m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

MEX–ZCL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Aeromexico leads the route. The flight covers 334 miles in approximately 1h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEX–ZCL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico 14 E90 1h34-1h35 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – AM
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEX to ZCL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to ZCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
LAX ~12h 14m DFW ~24h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
179
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 6:00 PM in Zacatecas.
Distance & Flight Time
334 mi / 537 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 34m to 1h 35m.
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.

Facts

MEX–ZCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Zacatecas route.
Route details
Distance334 mi / 537 km
Flight time1h 34m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: MEX
Full nameMexico City Benito Juárez International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m
Destination: ZCL
Full nameGeneral Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport
IATA / ICAOZCL / MMZC
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Elevation7,141 ft / 2,177 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEX to ZCL flights.
Nonstop flights from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport to General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport take approximately 1h 34m to 1h 35m. The route covers 334 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Aeromexico.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MEX to ZCL. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAX and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ZCL 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 ZCL

Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MEX to ZCL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEX to ZCL ranges from 1 hours 34 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 334 miles (537 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via LAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.