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

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334 mi airlines charter/private 18/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AM2642+4
AM Aeromexi
E90
9:50 AM
CST T2
11:31 AM
CST
1h 41m
19%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL9056cs
KL KLM
E90
9:55 AM
CST T2
11:25 AM
CST
1h 30m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM2646+2
AM Aeromexi
E90
6:25 PM
CST T2
7:58 PM
CST
1h 33m
19%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM2643+3
AM Aeromexi
E90
9:12 AM
CST
10:40 AM
CST
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA7568
LA LATAM Chile
E90
9:12 AM
CST TA
10:35 AM
CST
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM2647+1
AM Aeromexi
E90
8:33 PM
CST TA
10:05 PM
CST
1h 32m
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 5 hubs
GDL Guadalajara 3h 50m AMARAV Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Zacatecas flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h AAAMAY AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Zacatecas flights
TIJ Tijuana 7h 47m AFAMAV Y4 Tijuana (TIJ) to Zacatecas flights
LAX Los Angeles 9h 3m AAAMCX Y4 Los Angeles (LAX) to Zacatecas flights
MTY Monterrey ~5h 6m AFAMAR VB Monterrey (MTY) to Zacatecas flights
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Mexico City to Zacatecas
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 334 mi 1h 33m nonstop

MEX–ZCL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 334 miles in approximately 1h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEX–ZCL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico Also: KL 12 E90 1h33-1h41 SkyTeam KL
Y4 Volaris 1
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – AM, KL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM (12 flights/wk, 92%)
Unaffiliated: Y4 (1 flights/wk, 8%)
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 ZCL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to ZCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
308
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
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 33m 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–ZCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Zacatecas route.
Route details
Distance334 mi / 537 km
Flight time1h 33m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 16 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m
Destination: ZCL
IATA / ICAOZCL / MMZC
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation7,141 ft / 2,177 m

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 about 1h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 334 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MEX to ZCL: Aeromexico and Volaris.
This route has 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 Guadalajara, Dallas Fort Worth and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez.
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 and Volaris. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MEX to ZCL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEX to ZCL is about 1 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 334 miles (537 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guadalajara, Dallas Fort Worth and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.