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

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658 mi airlines charter/private 4/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 17m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
Y47885+1
Y4 Volaris
32N
11:53 AM
MST T3
1:45 PM
MST
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96385cs
F9 Frontier
32N
11:53 AM
MST T4
1:45 PM
MST
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96984cs
F9 Frontier
32N
8:20 AM
MST
10:16 AM
MST
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y47884+1
Y4 Volaris
32N
8:23 AM
MST
10:16 AM
MST
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 6 hubs
MTY Monterrey 4h 55m AA AVCMVB Monterrey (MTY) to Culiacán flights
SJD San José del Cabo 6h 39m AAWN F9VBY4 San José del Cabo (SJD) to Culiacán flights
MEX Mexico City 6h 43m AAAM AFAMCM Mexico City (MEX) to Culiacán flights
TIJ Tijuana 6h 50m AA VBY4 Tijuana (TIJ) to Culiacán flights
GDL Guadalajara 9h 40m AAF9Y4 CMY4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Culiacán flights
NLU Mexico City ~6h 8m VB Mexico City (NLU) to Culiacán flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Phoenix to Culiacán
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 658 mi 1h 52m nonstop

PHX–CUL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 658 miles in approximately 1h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHX–CUL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris Also: F9 2 32N 1h52 80% F9
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – F9, Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (2 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
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to CUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
158
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
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
CUL → PHX
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays →

Other ways to reach Culiacán from Phoenix

Nearby airports with service to Bachigualato Federal International Airport.
Metric PHX→CUL MXL→CUL
Distance from PHX 196 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 4 7
Flight time 1h 52m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of PHX with service to Bachigualato Federal International Airport.

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 52m gate to gate.
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 52m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 658 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PHX to CUL: Volaris.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Monterrey, Los Cabos and Mexico City Benito Juárez.
Yes, return flights from CUL to PHX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MXL. 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 PHX to CUL

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL) are connected by nonstop service from 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 is about 1 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 658 miles (1,059 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Monterrey, Los Cabos and Mexico City Benito Juárez. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexicali (MXL).