Phoenix to Mexico City (PHX–MEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA501
Seat map
AA American
320 Seat map
10:25 AM
MST T4
2:46 PM
CST
3h 21m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM615
AM Aeromexi
7M8
12:34 PM
MST T4
4:55 PM
CST
3h 21m
85%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM614
AM Aeromexi
7M8
8:30 AM
CST T2
11:04 AM
MST
3h 34m
12%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA502
Seat map
AA American
320 Seat map
3:31 PM
CST T1
5:59 PM
MST
3h 28m
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 10 hubs
SAT San Antonio 5h 4m AAASWN AMF9VB San Antonio (SAT) to Mexico City flights
GDL Guadalajara 5h 8m AAF9Y4 AFAMAR Guadalajara (GDL) to Mexico City flights
SJD San José del Cabo 5h 9m AACTFWN AFAMAV San José del Cabo (SJD) to Mexico City flights
MTY Monterrey 5h 12m AA AFAMAR Monterrey (MTY) to Mexico City flights
MZT Mazatlàn 5h 17m AA AMAVCM Mazatlàn (MZT) to Mexico City flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta 5h 19m AAWN AFAMAV Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Mexico City flights
AUS Austin 5h 30m AADLWN AM Austin (AUS) to Mexico City flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 48m AABAF9 AMF9VB Las Vegas (LAS) to Mexico City flights
IAH Houston 5h 49m AAASF9 AMF9NZ Houston (IAH) to Mexico City flights
HMO Hermosillo 5h 54m AA AFAMAV Hermosillo (HMO) to Mexico City flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Phoenix to Mexico City
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,253 mi 3h 21m nonstop +1h ahead

PHX–MEX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 1,253 miles in approximately 3h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHX–MEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 320 3h21 100% Oneworld
AM Aeromexico 7 7M8 3h21 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AM
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: AM (7 flights/wk, 50%)
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 MEX direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to MEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,735
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 → MEX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
MEX → PHX
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays →

Other ways to reach Mexico City from Phoenix

Nearby airports with service to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport.
Metric PHX→MEX AZA→MEX MXL→MEX
Distance from PHX 22 mi 196 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 8
Weekly flights 14 1 61
Flight time 3h 21m 2h 49m 3h 8m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of PHX with service to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix.
PHX: MST · MEX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 7:00 PM in Mexico City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,253 mi / 2,016 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 21m 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.

Getting from MEX

Use only authorized airport taxis (purchase vouchers at official booths inside arrivals; do not take street taxis outside). Rates are zone-based: Centro/Zócalo MXN$180–250, Polanco MXN$250–320, Santa Fe MXN$350–450. Uber is not permitted for airport pickup at T1 (walk to street level at T2 to use Uber).Metrobús Line 4 to Buenavista (Metro hub) takes 30–40 min (MXN$12); a solid budget option. Metro Line 5 serves Terminal Aérea (T1). ADO buses depart from T1 to Puebla, Querétaro, and other cities. A second airport (AIFA, NLU) exists northeast of the city; confirm which airport your flight uses.

Mexico City Climate

High-altitude subtropical climate at 2,240m. Temperatures are mild year-round (7–22°C) with little seasonal variation, no extreme heat or cold. The rainy season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms, typically between 3–7pm, which frequently cause delays and can be intense. Hail is possible.

Dry season (November–April) offers the most reliable flying conditions. The airport's elevation means aircraft have reduced performance on hot days. Dense morning smog is common in winter inversions and occasionally reduces visibility. Earthquake risk (significant for Mexico City) has no direct flight impact but is worth knowing.

PHX–MEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance1,253 mi / 2,016 km
Flight time3h 21m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to MEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport take about 3h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 1,253 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from PHX to MEX: American Airlines and Aeromexico.
This route has daily 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 San Antonio, Guadalajara and Los Cabos.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MEX and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix.
Yes, return flights from MEX to PHX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AZA and 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 MEX

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Aeromexico. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PHX to MEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to MEX is about 3 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,253 miles (2,016 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Antonio, Guadalajara and Los Cabos. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mesa (AZA) and Mexicali (MXL).