Mexico City to Ciudad Obregón (NLU–CEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VB9480
VB Viva
320
7:00 AM
CST
8:15 AM
MST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB9481
VB Viva
320
8:45 AM
MST
12:00 PM
CST
2h 15m
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 3 hubs
GDL Guadalajara 4h 5m ACAFAM CMY4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Ciudad Obregón flights
MTY Monterrey 12h 33m LHVB VB Monterrey (MTY) to Ciudad Obregón flights
TIJ Tijuana 15h 32m VB Y4 Tijuana (TIJ) to Ciudad Obregón flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Mexico City to Ciudad Obregón
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 865 mi 2h 15m nonstop -1h behind

NLU–CEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Viva leads the route. The flight covers 865 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NLU–CEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VB Viva 3 320 2h15
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – VB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VB (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NLU to CEN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to CEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
120
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 Ciudad Obregón from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Ciudad Obregón International Airport.
Metric NLU→CEN MEX→CEN
Distance from NLU 22 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 3 27
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 34m
Airports within 200 miles of NLU with service to Ciudad Obregón International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Ciudad Obregón is 1 hour behind Mexico City.
NLU: CST · CEN: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 5:00 PM in Ciudad Obregón.
Distance & Flight Time
865 mi / 1,391 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m gate to gate.

NLU–CEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Ciudad Obregón route.
Route details
Distance865 mi / 1,391 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NLU
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
Destination: CEN
IATA / ICAOCEN / MMCN
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo
Elevation243 ft / 74 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLU to CEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Ciudad Obregón International Airport take about 2h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 865 miles.
1 airline operates flights from NLU to CEN: Viva.
This route has limited weekly 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, Monterrey and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez.
Ciudad Obregón is 1 hour behind Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from CEN to NLU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEX. 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NLU to CEN

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Ciudad Obregón International Airport (CEN) are connected by nonstop service from Viva. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NLU to CEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NLU to CEN is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 865 miles (1,391 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guadalajara, Monterrey and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX).