Mexico City to Philadelphia (NLU–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SY8719
SY Sun Country
738
2:58 PM
EDT TE
6:19 PM
CST
5h 21m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Mexico City to Philadelphia
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,979 mi 4h 30m nonstop +2h ahead 7 1-stop hubs

NLU–PHL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,979 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NLU–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
501
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 → PHL
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
PHL → NLU
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric NLU→PHL MEX→PHL
Distance from NLU 22 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1 7
Flight time 4h 30m 4h 52m
Airports within 200 miles of NLU with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 8:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,979 mi / 3,185 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 30m.
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 PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

NLU–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance1,979 mi / 3,185 km
Flight time4h 30m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: NLU
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLU to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 4h 30m. The route covers 1,979 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from NLU to PHL. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, PDX, DFW, ORD, IAH, PUJ and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Philadelphia is 2 hours ahead of Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from PHL 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.
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 PHL

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NLU to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NLU to PHL ranges from 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,979 miles (3,185 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX).