Mexico City to Los Angeles flights
Direct and connecting flights from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Mexico City to Los Angeles take?
Flight time from Mexico City (MEX) to Los Angeles (LAX) 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. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Mexico City to Los Angeles?
Airline availability for MEX to LAX changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles?
Direct (nonstop) availability on MEX to LAX 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.
No fatal or serious occurrence involving any operator on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Volaris70
- AeroMéxico64
- American Airlines40
- VIVNo data
- MasAirNo data
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| AeroMéxico | 4 sightings | No recorded events |
| Volaris | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| VIV | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| MasAir | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| American Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning MEX → LAX
MEX to LAX is a medium-haul route of 2,500 km (1,553 mi). See the return LAX → MEX route.
Alternative airports near Mexico City: Toluca (TLC) — 53 km, Cuernavaca (CVJ) — 70 km, Puebla (PBC) — 80 km.
Alternative airports near Los Angeles: Hawthorne (HHR) — 7 km, Santa Monica (SMO) — 9 km, Torrance (TOA) — 17 km.