How long does the flight from Mexico City to Mexicali take?

Flight time from Mexico City (MEX) to Mexicali (MXL) 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 Mexico City to Mexicali?

Airline availability for MEX to MXL 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 Mexico City to Mexicali?

Direct (nonstop) availability on MEX to MXL 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 Mexico City to Mexicali?

Prices on MEX to MXL 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.

Mexico City to Mexicali flights

Direct and connecting flights from Mexico City (MEX) to Mexicali (MXL). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 2,177 km (1,353 mi)
Flight time: ~2h 53m
Airlines: 3
Aircraft types: 7

Airlines flying MEX → MXL

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
Volaris	4	4
AeroMéxico	2	2
Aerolitoral	1	1

Aircraft on this route

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

Airport details

Departure: Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)

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

Arrival: General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL)

City: Mexicali
Country: MX
IATA / ICAO: MXL / MMML

Operating airlines

Aeromexico (AM)
Volaris (Y4)

Distance: 2175 km. Duration: 220 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly MEX to MXL?

3 airlines operate the MEX to MXL route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the MEX-MXL route?

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

How long is the Mexico City to Mexicali flight?

The estimated flight time from Mexico City (MEX) to Mexicali (MXL) is approximately 2h 53m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Mexico City to Mexicali?

The great-circle distance from Mexico City (MEX) to Mexicali (MXL) is approximately 2,177 km (1,353 miles).

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