Mexico City to Phoenix (NLU–PHX) — 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 ACAFAM AAF9Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Phoenix flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 37m M7 AAACAF Los Angeles (LAX) to Phoenix flights
IAH Houston 6h 56m EKTK AAEKF9 Houston (IAH) to Phoenix flights
CUN Cancún 7h 17m CMF9VB AAWN Cancún (CUN) to Phoenix flights
MTY Monterrey 7h 19m LHVB AA Monterrey (MTY) to Phoenix flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta 7h 55m VB AAWN Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Phoenix flights
ZIH Ixtapa 8h 45m VB AA Ixtapa (ZIH) to Phoenix flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 10h 36m AC AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Phoenix flights
TIJ Tijuana 12h 35m VB AA Tijuana (TIJ) to Phoenix flights
HMO Hermosillo 19h 59m VB AA Hermosillo (HMO) to Phoenix flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Mexico City to Phoenix
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to PHX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
719
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 → PHX
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
Return
PHX → NLU
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays →

Other ways to reach Phoenix from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Metric NLU→PHX MEX→PHX
Distance from NLU 22 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights 14
Airports within 200 miles of NLU with service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 5:00 PM in Phoenix.
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 PHX

PHX Sky Train (free, 24h) connects T3 and T4 to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station in 5 minutes. Valley Metro Rail reaches downtown Phoenix in 20 minutes ($2). Uber and Lyft pick up at Ground Transportation on the lower level; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown Phoenix costs $20–30.Rental car agencies are consolidated in the Rental Car Center; the Sky Train connects there from both terminals without going to the street. For Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler, ride-hails are practical ($25–50). Express buses serve some suburban destinations.

Phoenix Climate

Hot desert climate. Summers (June–September) are extreme. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 43°C, occasionally reaching 48°C. Heat alone rarely cancels flights, but density altitude affects small aircraft performance. Monsoon season (July–mid-September) brings dramatic dust storms (haboob) that close the airport when they hit, plus intense flash-flooding thunderstorms that ground departures for 30–90 minutes.

Winters are exceptionally mild (10–22°C) with virtually no precipitation and near-constant sunshine. PHX has one of the lowest weather cancellation rates of any major US airport from November through April. Spring and fall are pleasant; late May and early June are hot and dry before monsoon arrives.

NLU–PHX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Phoenix route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NLU
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
Destination: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLU to PHX flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guadalajara, Los Angeles and George Bush Intercontinental.
Phoenix is 1 hour behind Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from PHX 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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