Portland to Mexico City (PDX–NLU) — 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 7h 3m Y4 AMCMCV Guadalajara (GDL) to Mexico City flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 31m AAAFAM 6RM7 Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City flights
ANC Anchorage 12h 13m AAASBA 5YCSGCX Anchorage (ANC) to Mexico City flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta 24h 46m AS VB Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Mexico City flights
IAH Houston 26h 37m ASQRTK TK Houston (IAH) to Mexico City flights
SJD San José del Cabo 26h 45m AS VBY4 San José del Cabo (SJD) to Mexico City flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 43h 47m DE EKLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Mexico City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~6h 47m AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Mexico City flights
PHX Phoenix ~6h 53m AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Mexico City flights
DEN Denver ~7h 26m ASCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Mexico City flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Portland to Mexico City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to NLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
431
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
PDX → NLU
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
NLU → PDX
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of Portland.
PDX: PDT · NLU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 7:00 PM in Mexico City.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

PDX–NLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Mexico City route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: NLU
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDX to NLU flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guadalajara, Los Angeles and Ted Stevens Anchorage.
Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of Portland.
Yes, return flights from NLU to PDX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 Ted Stevens Anchorage. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.