Mexico City to Los Angeles (NLU–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,542 mi airlines charter/private 6/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
M73114
M7 Tropical Airways
332
1:05 PM
CST
4:25 PM
PDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
M73618
M7 Tropical Airways
332
3:25 PM
CST
6:45 PM
PDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
M76810
M7 Tropical Airways
33X
9:00 PM
CST
11:59 PM
PDT
3h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
M78861
M7 Tropical Airways
332
11:55 AM
PDT
4:25 PM
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6R7081
6R Alro
4:59 PM
PDT
9:09 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 28m ACAFAM AMASCX Guadalajara (GDL) to Los Angeles flights
SJD San José del Cabo 5h 54m VBY4 AAASDL San José del Cabo (SJD) to Los Angeles flights
IAH Houston 6h 42m EKTK AAAFAS Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles flights
OAX Oaxaca 7h 5m AMVB F9Y4 Oaxaca (OAX) to Los Angeles flights
MTY Monterrey 7h 28m LHVB VB Monterrey (MTY) to Los Angeles flights
CUN Cancún 9h 25m CMF9VB AAAMDL Cancún (CUN) to Los Angeles flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta 9h 53m VB AAAMAS Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Los Angeles flights
BJX Silao 10h 23m VB F9Y4 Silao (BJX) to Los Angeles flights
ZIH Ixtapa 10h 43m VB AS Ixtapa (ZIH) to Los Angeles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 10h 43m AC 5YAAAF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Los Angeles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Mexico City to Los Angeles
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,542 mi 4h 20m nonstop -1h behind

NLU–LAX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Tropical Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,542 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NLU–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
M7 Tropical Airways 6 332, 33X 3h59-4h20
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – M7
33X Airbus A330-200 Freighter – M7
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: M7 (6 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 LAX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
744
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 → LAX
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
LAX → NLU
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric NLU→LAX MEX→LAX TLC→LAX
Distance from NLU 22 mi 46 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 10 3
Weekly flights 6 119 1
Flight time 4h 20m 3h 57m 3h 36m
Airports within 200 miles of NLU with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Mexico City.
NLU: CST · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,542 mi / 2,481 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m gate to gate.
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 LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

NLU–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance1,542 mi / 2,481 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NLU
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLU to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take about 4h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,542 miles.
1 airline operates flights from NLU to LAX: Tropical Airways.
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, Los Cabos and George Bush Intercontinental.
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from LAX to NLU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEX, TLC and PBC. 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.

Flights from NLU to LAX

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Tropical Airways. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NLU to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NLU to LAX is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,542 miles (2,481 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guadalajara, Los Cabos and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX), Toluca (TLC) and Puebla (PBC).