Mexicali to Monterrey (MXL–MTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
VB7404
VB Viva
320
4:20 PM
PDT
7:50 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3210
CM Copa
320
7:26 PM
PDT
10:55 PM
CST
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3376
CM Copa
32N
5:05 PM
CST TA
6:52 PM
PDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Mexicali to Monterrey
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,027 mi 2h 29m nonstop +1h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

MXL–MTY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Viva and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,027 miles in approximately 2h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MXL–MTY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VB Viva 5 320 2h30
CM Copa Airlines 3 320 2h29 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CM, VB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VB (5 flights/wk, 63%)
Star Alliance: CM (3 flights/wk, 38%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MXL to MTY direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MXL to MTY.
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One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
66
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 Monterrey from Mexicali

Nearby airports with service to Monterrey International Airport.
Metric MXL→MTY TIJ→MTY
Distance from MXL 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 8 14
Flight time 2h 29m 2h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of MXL with service to Monterrey International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Monterrey is 1 hour ahead of Mexicali.
MXL: PDT · MTY: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexicali, it's 7:00 PM in Monterrey.
Distance & Flight Time
1,027 mi / 1,652 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 29m to 2h 30m.

MXL–MTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexicali to Monterrey route.
Route details
Distance1,027 mi / 1,652 km
Flight time2h 29m to 2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 3 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: MXL
IATA / ICAOMXL / MMML
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Elevation74 ft / 23 m
Destination: MTY
IATA / ICAOMTY / MMMY
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Passengers/yr13.6M
Elevation1,278 ft / 390 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MXL to MTY flights.
Nonstop flights from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport to Monterrey International Airport take approximately 2h 29m to 2h 30m. The route covers 1,027 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines and Viva.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from MXL to MTY. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEX and GDL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Monterrey is 1 hour ahead of Mexicali.
Yes, return flights from MTY to MXL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TIJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MXL to MTY

General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) and Monterrey International Airport (MTY) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines and Viva. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MXL to MTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MXL to MTY ranges from 2 hours 29 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,027 miles (1,652 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via MEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tijuana (TIJ).