Mexico City to Atlanta (NLU–ATL) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 28m AC AAACAF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Atlanta flights
IAH Houston 5h 28m EKTK AFAMDL Houston (IAH) to Atlanta flights
CUN Cancún 5h 44m CMF9VB AFAMDL Cancún (CUN) to Atlanta flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta 8h 16m VB AFAMDL Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Atlanta flights
TQO Tulum 8h 29m VB DL Tulum (TQO) to Atlanta flights
GDL Guadalajara 8h 45m ACAFAM DLVS Guadalajara (GDL) to Atlanta flights
MTY Monterrey 8h 57m LHVB AMDLKL Monterrey (MTY) to Atlanta flights
PUJ Punta Cana 9h 31m DM DLF9 Punta Cana (PUJ) to Atlanta flights
LAX Los Angeles 9h 36m M7 AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Atlanta flights
BOG Bogota 12h 28m AVM7VB DLVS Bogota (BOG) to Atlanta flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Mexico City to Atlanta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between NLU and ATL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
898
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
NLU → ATL
16%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
16%
Return
ATL → NLU
8%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
8%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →

Other ways to reach Atlanta from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Metric NLU→ATL MEX→ATL TLC→ATL
Distance from NLU 22 mi 46 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1
Weekly flights 94
Airports within 200 miles of NLU with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Atlanta is 2 hours ahead of Mexico City.
NLU: CST · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 8:00 PM in Atlanta.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

NLU–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Atlanta route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NLU
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLU to ATL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Cancún.
Atlanta is 2 hours ahead of Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from ATL to NLU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEX, TLC and QRO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Cancún. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX), Toluca (TLC) and Querétaro (QRO).