How long does the flight from Los Angeles to Mexico City take?

Flight time from Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City (MEX) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Mexico City?

Airline availability for LAX to MEX changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Mexico City?

Direct (nonstop) availability on LAX to MEX varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Mexico City?

Prices on LAX to MEX shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

Los Angeles to Mexico City flights

Direct and connecting flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City (MEX). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 2,500 km (1,553 mi)
Flight time: ~3h 16m
Airlines: 5
Aircraft types: 11

Airlines flying LAX → MEX

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
AeroMéxico	4	4
Volaris	2	2
American Airlines	1	1
Delta Air Lines	1	1
MasAir	1	1

Aircraft on this route

Airbus A320 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Boeing 757 — 1 operator
Airbus A321 — 1 operator
Airbus A330 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

City: Los Angeles
Country: US
IATA / ICAO: LAX / KLAX

Arrival: Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)

City: Mexico City
Country: MX
IATA / ICAO: MEX / MMMX

Operating airlines

American Airlines (AA)
Aeromexico (AM)
Delta Air Lines (DL)
VivaAerobus (VB)
Volaris (Y4)

Distance: 2499 km. Duration: 225 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly LAX to MEX?

5 airlines operate the LAX to MEX route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the LAX-MEX route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on LAX to MEX include: Airbus A320, Boeing 737, Boeing 757.

How long is the Los Angeles to Mexico City flight?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City (MEX) is approximately 3h 16m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Los Angeles to Mexico City?

The great-circle distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City (MEX) is approximately 2,500 km (1,553 miles).

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