San Diego to Mexico City (NKX–NLU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
NKX–NLU had nonstop service, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,439 miles in 3h 2m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBQ BBQ | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Other ways to reach Mexico City from San Diego
| Metric | NKX→NLU | SAN→NLU | TIJ→NLU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NKX | – | 10 mi | 25 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | 25 |
| Flight time | 3h 2m | 3h 30m | 3h 18m |
Travel Essentials
NKX: PDT · NLU: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 7:00 PM in Mexico City.
US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.
Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.
NKX–NLU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NKX to NLU
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
NKX to NLU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NKX to NLU is about 3 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,439 miles (2,316 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN) and Tijuana (TIJ).