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

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
GDL Guadalajara 4h 54m AAF9Y4 AMCMCV Guadalajara (GDL) to Mexico City flights
SJD San José del Cabo 4h 55m AAWN VBY4 San José del Cabo (SJD) to Mexico City flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 13m AAACAF 6RM7 Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City flights
TIJ Tijuana 6h 40m AA VBY4 Tijuana (TIJ) to Mexico City flights
CUN Cancún 7h 34m AAWN CMF9VB Cancún (CUN) to Mexico City flights
MZT Mazatlàn 8h 21m AA VB Mazatlàn (MZT) to Mexico City flights
YYZ Toronto 13h 5m ACPDTS AC Toronto (YYZ) to Mexico City flights
ANC Anchorage 15h 25m AAAS 5YCACSG Anchorage (ANC) to Mexico City flights
MTY Monterrey 17h 43m AA VB Monterrey (MTY) to Mexico City flights
IAH Houston 21h 44m AAF9NZ TK Houston (IAH) to Mexico City flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Phoenix to Mexico City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,238 mi 2h 43m nonstop +1h ahead

PHX–NLU had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,238 miles in 2h 43m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PHX–NLU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 63% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to NLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
644
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 → NLU
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Return
NLU → PHX
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
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 Felipe Ángeles International Airport.
Metric PHX→NLU YUM→NLU
Distance from PHX 160 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 2h 43m 2h 56m
Departure OTP 63%
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 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–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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 1,238 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PHX to NLU: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 43m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guadalajara, Los Cabos and Los Angeles.
Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix.
Nearby alternatives include YUM. 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 NLU

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

PHX to NLU Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guadalajara, Los Cabos and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yuma (YUM).