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

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Phoenix to Mexico City
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,238 mi 2h 43m nonstop +1h ahead 28 1-stop hubs

PHX–NLU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,238 miles in approximately 2h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHX–NLU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 76% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to NLU.
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One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
779
Candidates
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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.

Other ways to reach Mexico City from Phoenix

Nearby airports with service to Felipe Ángeles International Airport.
Metric PHX→NLU YUM→NLU
Distance from PHX 160 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 2h 43m 2h 56m
Departure OTP 76%
Airports within 200 miles of PHX with service to Felipe Ángeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 7:00 PM in Mexico City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,238 mi / 1,993 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 43m.
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–NLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance1,238 mi / 1,993 km
Flight time2h 43m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: NLU
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to NLU flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport take approximately 2h 43m. The route covers 1,238 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PHX to NLU.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CUL, DFW, YUM, DEN, MTY, ATL, BNA, ORD, CVG, PHL, JFK, TIJ, MZT, HNL, KEF, BJX, LAX, GDL, YYZ, SJD, MIA, HMO, PVR, ZIH, CUN, ANC, IAH and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix.
Nearby alternatives include YUM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 NLU

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PHX to NLU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to NLU ranges from 2 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,238 miles (1,993 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yuma (YUM).