Mexico City to Denver (NLU–DEN) — 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
GDL Guadalajara 5h 36m ACAFAM F9Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Denver flights
IAH Houston 5h 55m EKTK ACAVEK Houston (IAH) to Denver flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta 6h 31m VB UAWN Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Denver flights
SJD San José del Cabo 6h 52m VBY4 ACUAWN San José del Cabo (SJD) to Denver flights
CUN Cancún 7h 24m CMF9VB F9UAWN Cancún (CUN) to Denver flights
MTY Monterrey 7h 38m LHVB VB Monterrey (MTY) to Denver flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 50m M7 AAACAF Los Angeles (LAX) to Denver flights
CUU Chihuahua 8h 18m VB Y4 Chihuahua (CUU) to Denver flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 9h 17m AC AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Denver flights
ANC Anchorage 15h 32m CX ASCMUA Anchorage (ANC) to Denver flights
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Mexico City to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
830
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 → DEN
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
Return
DEN → NLU
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric NLU→DEN MEX→DEN TLC→DEN
Distance from NLU 22 mi 46 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights 28 1
Airports within 200 miles of NLU with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Denver is 0 hours the same as Mexico City.
NLU: CST · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
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 DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

NLU–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Denver route.
Route details
Time difference0 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: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLU to DEN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guadalajara, George Bush Intercontinental and Puerto Vallarta.
Yes, return flights from DEN 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 Guadalajara, George Bush Intercontinental and Puerto Vallarta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX), Toluca (TLC) and Querétaro (QRO).