Phoenix to Culiacán (PHX–CUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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658 mi airlines 4/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
Y47885
Y4 Volaris
A20N
11:53 AM
MST T4
1:43 PM
MST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96385
F9 Frontier
32N
11:53 AM
MST T4
1:43 PM
MST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96984
F9 Frontier
32N
8:25 AM
MST
10:23 AM
MST
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Phoenix to Culiacán
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 658 mi 1h 50m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

PHX–CUL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 658 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHX–CUL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 2 32N 1h50 59%
Y4 Volaris 2 A20N 1h50 59%
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
A20NY4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + Y4 (4 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, PHX to CUL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to CUL.
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One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
142
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
PHX → CUL
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Return
CUL → PHX
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Culiacán is 0 hours the same as Phoenix.
PHX: MST · CUL: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 6:00 PM in Culiacán.
Distance & Flight Time
658 mi / 1,059 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m.
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.

Getting to PHX

Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.

PHX–CUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Culiacán route.
Route details
Distance658 mi / 1,059 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 2 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: CUL
IATA / ICAOCUL / MMCL
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation108 ft / 33 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to CUL flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Bachigualato Federal International Airport take approximately 1h 50m. The route covers 658 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Volaris.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from PHX to CUL. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJD, MTY, GDL, TIJ and MEX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CUL to PHX 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 PHX to CUL

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and Volaris. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PHX to CUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to CUL ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 658 miles (1,059 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SJD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.