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

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SY Sun Country
738
2:58 PM
EDT TE
6:19 PM
CST
5h 21m
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Philadelphia to Mexico City
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,979 mi 5h 21m nonstop -2h behind 12 1-stop hubs

PHL–NLU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,979 miles in approximately 5h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–NLU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 738 5h21 50% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHL to NLU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to NLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
DFW ~6h 55m JFK ~7h 17m CVG ~7h 50m MIA ~7h 59m CUN ~11h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
499
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHL → NLU
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
NLU → PHL
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 4:00 PM in Mexico City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,979 mi / 3,185 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 21m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

Facts

PHL–NLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance1,979 mi / 3,185 km
Flight time5h 21m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: NLU
Full nameFelipe Ángeles International Airport
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to NLU flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport take approximately 5h 21m. The route covers 1,979 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PHL to NLU. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DFW, JFK, CVG, MIA, CUN, YYZ, SDQ, PUJ, LAX, CDG, IAH and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Mexico City is 2 hours behind Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from NLU to PHL 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.

Flights from PHL to NLU

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

PHL to NLU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to NLU ranges from 5 hours 21 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

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via DFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.